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George B. Kurian
Head Of Product - Development & Management | MSc. Automotive Engineer
Summary
Product Development Manager with 4 years of experience leading product-market strategy and supporting implementation of innovative New Energy products for future mobility & energy solutions predominantly in the Middle East & Africa Regions. Creative strategic planner with product value and impact assessment prowess. End-to-end product leader successful;y bringing products from inception to rollout with efficiency and structure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Product - Management & Development
Admiral Mobility & Admiral Energy
02.2021 - Current
- Conceptualized long-range 3 years electric commercial vehicle product roadmaps and strategically designed according to market data and research.
- Oversaw electric commercial vehicle product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
- Supported staff development, promoting personal achievement and retention as best strategy for long-term organizational health.
- Led a team of engineers for project management, product development and testing.
- Managed In-Market vehicle validation testing and worked with OEMs if any improvements were to be made.
- Oversaw development of more than 2 new products each year
- Oversaw feasibility studies for transition of client ICE fleets to 100% electric fleets (energy, charging infrastructures and vehicles)
- Advocated for and advertised products in field.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Head of Product Development
Yinlong Energy Middle East
08.2020 - Current
- Translated information of charging infrastructure & Energy Storage Systems (ESS), highly technical in nature, to investors and senior staff and aligned product strategy with market.
- Oversaw product design, roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
- Drew from market data to assess product health and drive success.
- Led a team of engineers for product development & testing.
- Managed feasibility studies on transition of ICE commercial bus fleets to electric bus fleets
- Conducted feasibility studies on new energy installations (solar / wind) with ESS
Technical Manager
Yinlong Energy Middle East
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Liaised between business and technology units of OEM partners to manage delivery schedules for applications.
- Prepared status charts for daily management meetings in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Led feasibility study projects with large MNCs & local public transport authorities for transition of ICE fleets to electric fleets.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
- Tested electric buses in local market for market readiness (6 month to 1 year process)
Education
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering
Coventry University
United Kingdom 09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Manipal University
United Arab Emirates 09.2012 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Al Diyafah High School
United Arab Emirates 09.2002 - 07.2012
Skills
Product Team Leadership
Go-to-Market Strategies
Product Development
Research and trend analysis
Project Management
Staff Management
Software
Solidworks & Catia
OpenModelica & Matlab
Timeline
Head of Product - Management & Development
Admiral Mobility & Admiral Energy
02.2021 - Current
Head of Product Development
Yinlong Energy Middle East
08.2020 - Current
Technical Manager
Yinlong Energy Middle East
08.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering
Coventry University
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Manipal University
09.2012 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Al Diyafah High School
09.2002 - 07.2012