Manufacturing & Industrial Materials
A roster of manufacturing and materials specialists at the forefront of innovation in the production and utilization of industrial materials
I started my career in a service desk role, which quickly sparked my interest in how technology is built, operated, and scaled. From there, I moved into data center hosting where I gained a solid understanding of infrastructure, reliability, and what... Show more
Sander van de Velde
Principal IoT Architect @ SDG Group; dual Microsoft MVP on Azure IoT and Real-Time Intelligence
I’ve been presented with the 2017 – 2026 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for my Azure IoT community work. In 2024, I also received a second MVP award for Real-Time Intelligence. In my daily work, I'm an IoT solution architect f... Show more
When not talking about Data & AI, Felix is a proud father and explores playgrounds and skate parks in the city. He spent the last couple of years advancing data-driven and digital transformations at international manufacturing companies: hands on, bo... Show more
Alexander Chernov
🤖 Link-Think-Act · Associate Principal Data Engineer @ AstraZeneca · M.Sc. Physics · M.Sc. Information and Communications Engineering
As a Subject Matter Expert, I operate at the intersection of agentic systems, large-scale data platforms, and real-time infrastructure, leading research and architecture for systems where data, equipment, and applications become active, self-governin... Show more
Brian Haydin
Microsoft Cloud & AI Architect | Azure • GitHub • Power Platform | Demo-first sessions (US + Europe)
I help teams modernize apps and platforms in the Microsoft ecosystem—Azure, GitHub, Power Platform, and identity (Microsoft Entra)—with a bias toward real-world constraints and practical outcomes. I’ve spent 20+ years building and advising solutions ... Show more
Josh Luedeman is a Principal Solution Architect and Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where he drives strategy and execution for data, analytics, cloud architecture, and governance at enterprise scale. With more than a decade of hands-on experience... Show more
Carol Sikes is a D365FO manufacturing expert with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in the field as a process engineer and manufacturing manager, and in consulting as a functional consultant for production and supply chain. She is currently... Show more
Peik Bech-Andersen is a freelance solution architect , consultant, Instructor and developer, Implementing solutions all-over the world. He is specialized in advanced manufacturing combined with master data replication and Intercompany solutions. H... Show more
Rob graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s of Engineering in the early 90s. He first worked with manufacturing ERP in 1994 and first worked with Dynamics in manufacturing in 2008. He considers himself more of a manufacturing cons... Show more
Manufacturing specialist, also Distribution Engineer to order, MTO, CTO, MTS. Process, Discrete, Lean. 21+ yrs ERP Leader at Manufacturers (MAPICS in 1975) 29+ yrs ERP Consultant/Educator (20+ yrs AX & D365FSCM) TechFluent Coach and Mentor volunt... Show more
Dag Calafell is the Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, a 16x Microsoft Partner of the Year. With over 25 years in the IT industry, Dag is passionate about helping businesses overcome manufacturing and supply chain challenges and applyi... Show more
Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinationa... Show more
Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with globa... Show more
Blair advanced through multiple roles at MCA, showcasing expertise in Dynamics AX/365 implementations and architecting simple solutions for complex problems. With a strong foundation in multi-site manufacturing and configure to order, I've been instr... Show more
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Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform. Show more
Mark Miller is a seasoned Director in the software space, responsible for the implementation and management of all IT applications across an international steel processor. He has implemented Microsoft D365 F&O, Copilot, Power BI, and many other platf... Show more
Cecil Wöbker is Co-Founder & CTO at remberg, a Munich-based company building an AI-first platform for industrial asset management. He studied Computer Science at TU Munich and Technology Management at CDTM. Cecil leads remberg's technological develop... Show more
I’m Harshneet Singh, working at Vedaoils UK, supporting quality-driven essential oils and natural wellness products. VedaOils stands as a trusted leader in manufacturing natural essential oils and sourcing premium raw ingredients, proudly based in th... Show more
Lucinda has successfully implemented and supported asset management systems across multiple facilities in the US and UK, engaging in projects ranging from brand new production facilities requiring a CMMS to existing sites that needed a complete overh... Show more
From Physics to People Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all. Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the... Show more
Senior leader at a €4B multinational, heading an IT team of 40+ focused on Salesforce. Experienced speaker at Dreamforce, World Tour, and Dreamin conferences. Member of the Salesforce Customer Advisory Board (Platform) and founder of a private Manufa... Show more
Kapil Puvar
MCT | CSM |MCP I Microsoft Business Central Manufacturing Expert | Functional Manager at Intech Systems
Kapil Puvar, with 10.5 years in Dynamics 365 Business Central & Navision and a mechanical engineering background, is a leader in ERP implementations. Starting in the mechanical sector, he spent 5.5 years in production planning and process improvement... Show more
Aki Asahara, Ph.D., is an AI systems performance engineer and the Chief Marketing Officer at Fixstars. With a doctorate in astrophysics and more than 15 years of hands-on engineering and project management experience, he specializes in GPU performanc... Show more
Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, deliveri... Show more
My name is Florian Stein, and I am an expert in Industrial IoT, Manufacturing, and Cloud/Edge infrastructures. I have contributed to significant projects, including the publication "Factory Innovation: Successfully Navigating Digital Transformation t... Show more
Oleksandr Khimiak is a practitioner and advisor in manufacturing operations and industrial data. He works hands-on with factories and equipment manufacturers to help them move from basic monitoring to actionable operational intelligence. He is th... Show more
Graeme Crouch is a Power Platform enthusiast who has worked with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform since 2012, beginning his career as a Systems Analyst consultant on a CRM 2011 implementation. Graeme has since worked with public and private sector... Show more
I believe in openness and trustedness to achieve performance and meet business goals. Started my career as an Engineer with Sasken and served top 2 Mobile OEM’s specializing in Multimedia (Media Player Engine on Symbian & Android), Streaming (RTS... Show more
Ed is a 23-year QuickBooks veteran. He has been a multi-year Top 100 ProAdvisor and is a QBO Advanced Certified ProAdvisor, a Certified Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor, and an SOS Inventory Certified Consultant. Ed specializes in advanced QuickBook... Show more
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