Gulnar Moradian is an experienced professional in technical program management and operations with a strong background in knowledge management, manufacturing training, and educational services. Currently serving as Managing Director at Applied Materials since November 2014, Gulnar focuses on developing strategic knowledge management initiatives for global field and technical support. Previous roles include Technical Program Management at Intuitive Surgical, where Gulnar managed manufacturing training for DaVinci systems, and Senior Director of Operations at Alchemy Power Inc, a green energy start-up. Additional experience includes consulting at GP Consulting Inc. and various leadership positions at KLA-Tencor, where responsibilities encompassed technical training, product support, and operational management. Gulnar holds master's degrees in Computer Science and Education from Syracuse University and a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences from the University of Bombay.