Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Mountain Bikes
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Karol Trzcinski

Karol Trzcinski

Szczytno

Summary

Manager with 10 years of experience in the R&D of a bicycle brand. Successful in managing engineering projects. Leader focused on product quality and process efficiency. Effective in building an engaging and positive work environment focused on the continuous improvement and development of team members.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering & Test Manager

Kross S.A.
09.2017 - Current

- managing multiple product projects for 3 bike brands (Kross, Le Grand, Multicycle), mainly for Kross
- planning and executing project schedules
- management of the design and engineering process
- process optimizations and product unifications
- ensuring the attractiveness and high quality of the product
- building and managing a team of up to 10 people
- building an engaging work environment
- creating and implementing the department's strategy
- budget planning and its implementation
- supervision over the preparation of technical documentation

- managing the testing department

Product Manager

Kross S.A.
07.2012 - 08.2017

- building the Kross brand product portfolio
- cooperation with Marketing and Sales in creating a common product vision
- product life cycle monitoring
- market and competition analysis
- product specification
- creating financial analyzes for products
- product presentations
- product training for the sales department
- selection of suppliers in cooperation with the purchasing department
- cooperation with Asian suppliers
- designing and supervising the product design process

Bike Engineer

Kross S.A.
08.2010 - 06.2012

- creating bikes specifications
- creating BOM production documentation
- performing cost calculations
- improving and optimizing current technical solutions
- market analysis in terms of product and new design solutions
- validation of developed solutions
- presentations summarizing the developed solutions

Education

Postgraduate Studies - Design/Product Management

Warsaw School of Economics
Warsaw, Poland
06.2015

Master of Mathematics, Poland - Mathematics Teacher Education

University of Gdansk
Gdansk Poland
06.2008

Skills

  • Project Management

  • Process Management

  • Product Development

  • Team Management

Certification

  • Project Management;
  • Talent management - Gallup, FRIS, Disc;
  • Team building and cooperation;
    (selection of resources based on the talent methodology according to the Gallup Institute);
  • Motivating, developing and assessing the employee
  • Delegating and performing tasks;
  • Communication and feedback;
  • Time management;
  • Change management;

Mountain Bikes

I started my adventure with bicycles about 25 years ago. In 1998, I took part in an MTB race for the first time. Since then, cycling has been part of my life. I took part in competitions. I worked in bicycle services, shops and finally for a bicycle brand. When I was a student, I worked at bike service in the USA, NV, Reno. Currently, I actively ride Enduro. 

Timeline

Engineering & Test Manager

Kross S.A.
09.2017 - Current

Product Manager

Kross S.A.
07.2012 - 08.2017

Bike Engineer

Kross S.A.
08.2010 - 06.2012

Postgraduate Studies - Design/Product Management

Warsaw School of Economics

Master of Mathematics, Poland - Mathematics Teacher Education

University of Gdansk
  • Project Management;
  • Talent management - Gallup, FRIS, Disc;
  • Team building and cooperation;
    (selection of resources based on the talent methodology according to the Gallup Institute);
  • Motivating, developing and assessing the employee
  • Delegating and performing tasks;
  • Communication and feedback;
  • Time management;
  • Change management;
Karol Trzcinski