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George B. Kurian

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

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Software

MS Office

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
George B. KurianHead Of Product - Development & Management | MSc. Automotive Engineer