Simi George
About Simi George
Simi George is a Senior CoE Leader at AXA XL, specializing in business solutions analysis. With a strong academic background, including a PhD from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from MIT, George has extensive experience in product management and scientific research.
Work at AXA XL
Simi George currently holds the position of Senior CoE Leader at AXA XL, a division of AXA. In this role, George has been responsible for leading the Business Solutions Analysts Center of Excellence since 2018. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where George has contributed to the development and implementation of business solutions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Simi George has an extensive educational background. George earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Central Florida, completing the program from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, George obtained a Master of Science from the same university and a Master of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, studying from 2016 to 2018. George also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science from Florida Atlantic University, where studies took place from 1996 to 2002.
Background
Prior to joining AXA XL, Simi George held various positions in the field of advanced optics and product management. George worked at Schott as a Global Product Manager and Staff Scientist in Laser and Advanced Optics for nine months in 2017 to 2018. Between 2010 and 2015, George served as a New Product Development Lead Scientist at Schott in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. George also worked as a Senior Scientist and Program Manager at Schott from 2015 to 2017.
Research Experience
Simi George has a background in research, having worked at the University of Central Florida from 2004 to 2008. During this time, George focused on laser plasma physics and spectroscopy research. This four-year experience contributed to George's expertise in the field and laid the foundation for subsequent roles in product development and management.