Kristjan Cuznar is a development engineer and researcher in the field of industrial automation and smart manufacturing. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ljubljana, specializing in data-driven decision support and machine learning. His professional work bridges academic research and industrial application, covering PLC-based control systems, manufacturing execution systems, digital twins, and advanced analytics for production environments. His interests center on Industry 4.0 solutions and the integration of automation with intelligent data processing.