Knight Zhang
About Knight Zhang
Knight Zhang is an IT Project Manager with over 13 years of experience at Daimler, specializing in high voltage battery IT projects. He holds a Master's degree in Information Technology and is currently a DBA candidate at UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia.
Work at Daimler
Knight Zhang has been employed at 戴姆勒 since 2011, serving as an IT Project Manager. His role spans both Beijing and Stuttgart, where he has accumulated over 13 years of experience. In this position, he is responsible for business relationship management and consulting within high voltage battery IT projects. He also manages budget planning for IT Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and support systems at the BBAC battery plant. Since 2019, he has been specifically focused on his role at 戴姆勒中国 in Beijing, China.
Education and Expertise
Knight Zhang is currently a DBA candidate at UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, where he studies Business Administration and Management. He began this program in 2021. Prior to this, he earned a Master's degree in Information Technology from Beijing University of Technology, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Project Management from the same university, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004.
Background
Before joining Daimler, Knight Zhang worked at ASC Fine Wines as a Senior IT Manager from 2007 to 2011 in Beijing. He also gained experience as an IT Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz USA from 2016 to 2019 in Vance, Alabama. His diverse background in IT management has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role in managing complex IT projects.
Achievements
In his current role, Knight Zhang has implemented IT systems in a production environment, emphasizing change and demand management. He has coordinated with Centers of Competence (CoCs) for application development and continuous improvement initiatives. His work has contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations within the high voltage battery projects at Daimler.