ANGELOS GERARDIS
London
Summary
Senior automotive and energy storage professional with extensive experience in electric vehicles, high-performance automotive manufacturing, and global field service operations. Expert in EV systems, high-voltage powertrain, battery technology, and advanced diagnostics, with a proven track record in root cause analysis, complex fault resolution, and technical leadership. Skilled in managing overseas service operations, mentoring technicians, coordinating resources, and implementing corrective action programs while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards. Experienced in vehicle assembly, energy storage system commissioning, inspection, and data-driven process improvement within premium and high-performance automotive and battery environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Advanced Service Delivery Engineer
CATL
London
2024.12 - Current
- Managed system-level technical activities for 30+ energy storage sites across UK, ensuring standardized execution of after-sales debugging, commissioning, maintenance, and fault resolution.
- Provided technical leadership and advanced troubleshooting support based on deep knowledge of product architecture and system principles.
- Coordinated resources, tools, and spare parts to efficiently deliver batch rectification, upgrade, and corrective action programs.
- Standardized technical reporting and managed field data to support reliability analysis, continuous improvement, and emergency incident response.
Master Service Technician
Tesla
London
2018.08 - 2024.12
- Led advanced diagnostics and complex repairs on Tesla EV platforms, specializing in high-voltage systems, power electronics, drivetrain, and battery technology.
- Served as technical lead for 4 service centres, managing over 40 technicians, acting as escalation owner, performing root cause analysis, and defining corrective repair strategies to ensure first-time fix and reliability improvement.
- Collaborated with engineering and service teams to optimize diagnostic processes, improve repair throughput, and support continuous product and process improvement.
Service Supervisor
Tesla
London
2021.04 - 2022.04
- Supervised over 20 technical staff, achieving quality and productivity targets while managing workflow and inventory.
- Resolved technical and personnel issues to maintain service demand in accordance with company policies.
- Collaborated with Service Management and stakeholders to meet quality, turnaround, and cost objectives through effective communication.
Vehicle Technician
McLaren Automotive
Woking
2017.11 - 2018.08
- Prepared and executed vehicle build activities by interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions, ensuring correct parts, tools, and materials availability.
- Assembled and fitted vehicle systems to defined tolerances using fixtures and calibrated measurement equipment in line with McLaren quality standards.
- Conducted in-process and end-of-line inspections, recorded build and traceability data, and diagnosed and rectified build non-conformances to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Mechanical Engineer (Internship)
OSY, Athens (Greece)
Athens, Greece
2011.04 - 2011.10
- Performed diesel engine and electric circuit maintenance.
- Conducted diagnostics on high-voltage equipment.
- Tested and maintained pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Reported maintenance and repair progress to chief mechanic.
Education
MSc - Motorsport Engineering
Oxford Brookes University
UK 2016.01 - 2017.01
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
School of Pedagogical and Technological Education
Greece 2006.01 - 2016.01
Skills
- Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- High-Voltage & EV Systems Expertise
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Technical Leadership & Mentoring
- Field Service & Project Coordination
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Data Management & Reporting
Certification
- MSc Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Portfolio 2017 Computer based analysis of suspension performance, spreadsheet analysis of derivatives analysis for step- steer, ADAMs bicycle analysis of the response to step-steer, tyre modelling review.
- MSc Advanced Aerodynamics Portfolio 2017 CFD Mini Investigation Paper on the effect of placing the rear wing of a performance vehicle in different angles.
- ‘Greek Presidential Guard’ Military Service 2015 Developed high organizational skills through the tight schedule of the service, and management skills from being appointed as instructor for the new recruiters.
Languages
Greek
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Advanced Service Delivery Engineer
CATL
2024.12 - Current
Service Supervisor
Tesla
2021.04 - 2022.04
Master Service Technician
Tesla
2018.08 - 2024.12
Vehicle Technician
McLaren Automotive
2017.11 - 2018.08
MSc - Motorsport Engineering
Oxford Brookes University
2016.01 - 2017.01
Mechanical Engineer (Internship)
OSY, Athens (Greece)
2011.04 - 2011.10
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
School of Pedagogical and Technological Education
2006.01 - 2016.01