Harold Tian
About Harold Tian
Harold Tian is the Head of Technology, Innovation, and Sustainability China at thyssenkrupp in Beijing, China.
Current Position at thyssenkrupp
Harold Tian is currently serving as the Head of Technology, Innovation and Sustainability China at thyssenkrupp. Based in Beijing, China, he is responsible for leading initiatives aimed at integrating advanced technologies, driving innovation, and promoting sustainability within the region. His role involves overseeing digital transformation strategies, including the introduction of digital products, services, and business models.
Previous Roles at Cummins Inc.
Harold Tian has extensive experience working at Cummins Inc., where he held multiple key positions. From 2015 to 2018, he was the CES China Service Leader in Beijing. Prior to this, he managed Current Product Engineering from 2013 to 2015 and led Continuous Improvement from 2011 to 2013. His initial role at Cummins Inc. was as a Six Sigma Black Belt from 2009 to 2011, focusing on process improvements and quality control.
Professional Experience at KLA-Tencor and Philips
Before joining Cummins Inc., Harold Tian worked at KLA-Tencor from 2006 to 2009 in NPI, Reliability, where he focused on new product introductions and reliability engineering. From 2003 to 2006, he was engaged at Philips Mobile Display Systems in Reliability and Six Sigma, contributing to the enhancement of product reliability and implementation of Six Sigma methodologies.
Education in Material Science from Fudan University
Harold Tian holds a Bachelor's degree in Material Science from Fudan University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in material science, which has been essential in his professional career across various technology-driven industries.
Expertise in AI, Hydrogen, and Predictive Maintenance
Harold Tian advocates for the use of artificial intelligence and hydrogen in industrial applications. He is a specialist in predictive maintenance, focusing on both the plant and mobility sectors. His work in sustainability includes efforts in green hydrogen and industrial environment protection, aiming to advance sustainable industrial practices.
Collaboration and Innovation Management
In his professional role, Harold Tian engages in technical cooperation and business development with industries, academic institutions, and governmental bodies. He manages, promotes, and collaborates on various innovation projects, as well as incubates new ideas and technologies. His work spans across developing technology trends, market intelligence, and strategy development.