Younggwan Kwon
About Younggwan Kwon
Younggwan Kwon is a Project Manager in the Program Management Office at Motional, with a background in engineering and project management in the automotive industry. He has experience managing significant projects at Hyundai and Kia, including initiatives in autonomous driving and vehicle design.
Current Role at Motional
Younggwan Kwon serves as a Project Manager in the Program Management Office at Motional, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects related to autonomous driving technology. His work focuses on coordinating product planning and advanced project management initiatives, particularly in the context of robo-taxi developments.
Previous Experience at Renault Samsung Motors
Before joining Motional, Younggwan Kwon worked as an Engineer at Renault Samsung Motors for one year, from 2003 to 2004. His tenure at the company provided him with foundational experience in the automotive industry, contributing to his later roles in project management and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Younggwan Kwon earned a Master’s degree in Vehicle Dynamics and Control from Hanyang University, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, completed between 1994 and 2001. His academic background has equipped him with a strong technical foundation relevant to his work in project management and automotive engineering.
Project Management Experience
Throughout his career, Younggwan Kwon has managed several significant projects in the automotive sector. He oversaw the project for the Hyundai SantaFe's 3rd and 4th generation facelifts from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he led project management for the Kia Stonic and Kia B-Seg SUV targeting the Indian market from 2017 to 2018, and managed high-performance vehicle projects at Hyundai Motor Company from May 2018 to July 2019.
Technical Interests and Specializations
Younggwan Kwon has a strong interest in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. He is particularly focused on the applications of deep learning and machine learning within project management, reflecting his commitment to integrating innovative technologies into automotive development.