Robotics is the best manner to test human intelligence and a firm believer in this is Mohammed Mobin Mallick, the CEO and Founder of Kiran Smart, a top Information Technology & Services provider that has become a pioneer in the industry for its specialization in the field of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Fintech.

The field of robotics has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past decade, from disrupting the production and manufacturing industry with automated production machines to venturing into the service industry with robots that are capable of performing human activities, it has become clear that the future will include robots in nearly every single activity of ours. Mohammed Mobin Mallick is a pioneer who has spearheaded the growth of not only his company but the industry as a whole.

Creating a Legacy

At the International Summit GITEX, 2018 in Dubai, Mohammed Mobin was introduced to the world of opportunities and the untapped potential that lay in the field of robotics. He became curious and began to research and learn more about robotics and the possible practical applications that it could aid us in. Really impressed by the potential that lay in the field, he decided to start Kiran Smart to discover more and to be able to truly make robotics a part of our daily lives.

It was not easy for Mohammed Mallick to start off a robotics company because it is one that requires a significant amount of investment. His initial hurdles would be enough to dishearten an entrepreneur and have them reconsider their choices, but he was unfazed by the challenges such as securing the right investments, getting qualified engineers, and employees, dealing with setting up logistics and finding the right location for storage. The research and development department is the heart of the company and before you strike gold, you will have to hit a few dead ends. It is not necessary that every test that you carry out will end up being a success, but every company realizes that these failures are needed in order to make some progress!

Mohammed Mobin faced all these challenges as well and he was able to get over these adversities with his sheer consistency and leadership. These were just the challenges that he faced while setting his company up as once Kiran Smart was established, he came across the challenges that the market posed. Analyzing the industry thoroughly, some of the problems that he faced were some that could be used as opportunities to grow. The lack of awareness, people’s reluctance to use robots, high pricing, imminent threat to jobs, and complicated customer requests were some of the tags popularly associated with the field of robotics. These tags were exactly what Mohammed Mobin ensured Kiran Smart stayed away from.

Willingness is the Real Motivation

Mohammed Mobin has brought together a team that is extremely passionate and dedicated to their craft and solely focuses on developing innovative technologies that solve their client’s issues and help them keep their manufacturing process to date with the latest in tech. To ensure that Kiran Smart truly becomes a top company in the robotics and artificial intelligence space, the company has evolved itself into more than being just a mere R&D entity. It has begun to invest heavily into other companies that are on the rise in the robotics industry. To its credit, Kiran Smart has created many trends and is also quick to capitalize on any new technology that makes its way into the industry.

For Mohammed Mallick, it has all been about the consistency that his employees offer, their commitment to growth, and their out-of-the-box thinking that has been the reason for the company’s success. The most rewarding pitstops on the journey for him have been the day Kiran Smart established its branch in Bangalore in 2021 and opened another department in Dubai in February of 2022. Being able to expand his business is an amazing opportunity and is not a feat that is achieved by many businesses.

Mr. Mohammed Mobin Mallick has been felicitated and his leadership has been applauded on numerous occasions, but these do not matter nearly as much as the internal peace he gets by providing an employment opportunity to those with immense potential and well deserving of it. He has been able to put himself in a position where he can support people and enable them to live their lives. Giving is truly what brings him joy.

Staying True to Purpose

The biggest teacher for him along the way is the experiences that he has encountered as they have taught him so much not just about himself but also numerous lessons that are valuable for any entrepreneur to learn to ensure they have a profitable business. Robotics is one field where failures are your biggest teachers, you learn through trial and error, and there are no shortcuts.

Mohammed Mallick has transitioned into an extremely efficient leader who is able to maintain a perfect balance between being a disciplinarian and being empathetic, his leadership principles stem from his God-given instincts and being kindhearted as a person. His advice to our readers is that one should learn to become a good humanitarian before anything else. Mohammed Mobin Mallick confesses that he is a business leader second and a humanitarian at heart first.

His noble beliefs, leadership styles, and major life decisions are impacted by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW who he believes is the perfect epitome of a man who was successful in every facet of his life. He was a good husband, maintained a good relationship with others, and was most importantly a great leader that inspired millions globally.

His teachings have helped Mohammed Mallick to balance his personal and professional life, be it things as simple as teaching him how to treat employees in his company, how to treat customers, how to treat family, relatives, and the less fortunate, the Prophet has guided him throughout his life. Another prominent influence on Mohammed Mallick is his father, the Late Haji Nurul Islam Mallick, whose guidance and words have had a profound impact on developing Mohammed’s mentality as a family man and as a CEO.

Breaking the Barriers

Every company has a phase or a brief period where the productivity of its employees is impacted negatively but Kiran Smart has managed to remain at the top by keeping its employees constantly motivated and ensuring their productivity stays consistent. The company’s policy of allotting ‘Freedom’ has ensured that all the teams, managers, directors, and leaders at different ranks are able to stay motivated and avoid burnout. The team at Kiran Smart is treated as family and not just mere employees. This ensures that the employee works with a different and better mindset with an intention of truly helping the company thrive.

As a result of the healthy workplace culture, the team at Kiran Smart has always made innovative discoveries and have developed strategies that separate it from the competition. Their primary focus to date remains to be focusing on developing a single smart solution to any issue that the client brings to their notice, and they also develop the best products as per the client’s demands.

Mohammed’s success as a CEO is amazing but his success as a leader is nothing short of great. He has been able to create a positive workspace where the employees’ mindset is such that they all view challenges as a source of motivation. That is extremely hard to do, but due to this attitude, they have been able to grow together and overcome obstacles effectively.

The Impact of COVID-19

Speaking on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted him and Kiran Smart, Mohammed stated that the company had to be revamped following the pandemic as he learned a lot of invaluable lessons during this time. The manner in which businesses dealt with their customers, their employees, and having to work from different workspaces while still communicating effectively were some things that the whole team had to get better at by experience.

The main adjustment for Mohammed and his team was to operate from a digital mode only and interact with their clients in this manner. This was a challenge as clients may not feel as comfortable in online meetings and the element of personal touch will be lifted. The team also faced an additional challenge of having to relocate key members of their team to locations where they could work effectively and also stay in close proximity to their families. Mohammed’s concerns for his employee’s safety and mental well-being were reflected during this time when he made sure that the employees went to locations where they felt comfortable working.

The organization had to adjust their robots as well but due to the robots, the company was able to become extremely efficient in terms of operating costs and were able to save a lot of money.