Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

A roster of manufacturing and materials specialists at the forefront of innovation in the production and utilization of industrial materials

Joshua Grose

Joshua Grose

The thing I do best is make people believe something matters. Not through slides or persuasion tactics, but because I actually believe it, and I've done the work to back it up. I've done it in boardrooms and on conference stages, in middle school classrooms and in conversations with people who needed someone to tell them the truth. When I care about something, I can make you care about it too. Thirty years of making sure I only pick things worth caring about.

I was an Amiga 500 kid setting up school computer labs in middle school, writing JavaScript browser exploits in 9th grade (1996, the year Netscape shipped JavaScript), and disclosing injection vulnerabilities on live sites at fourteen.

Two decades of defense, enterprise, and cloud since then. I supported USCENTCOM, advised CENTCOM hunt teams, built as a Principal Architect at SAIC, conceived a cloud simulation program everyone said was impossible (it won Program of the Quarter), and spent nearly three years as a Staff Security Consultant at AWS. I hacked a satellite under AFRL authorization, formed SAIC's first Hack-A-Sat team (top 3% of 3,700), and placed 2nd individually in the LaunchDotCom space hacking challenge.

Today I serve concurrently as Chief Technical Strategist, Chief Engineer, and the first SAIC Research Fellow focused on AI/ML for cybersecurity. I earned it through original research on AI-driven tabletop exercises and adversarial emulation, and I'm now productizing the result.

When large language models became the infrastructure that matters, I went deep. Not at the API level. At the model layer. Refusal mechanisms, representation engineering, weight-level behavior manipulation. I built a talk on LLM abliteration with a 3D visualizer and interactive demos because a slide deck wasn't enough.

SANS/GIAC Advisory Board, 2015. IEEE Senior Member, 2020, top 10% globally. CISSP-ISSAP, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Security Specialty.

Since 2021 I've led BSides Tampa, one of the top three BSides conferences globally, from 775 to 2,000+ participants.

I've supported the EFF for over a decade. I evangelize AI safety, privacy, and the ethical obligations of engineers. They're why I do this work.

The question I keep coming back to: what happens when AI systems act autonomously, make decisions at scale, and operate where failure has human consequences? That intersection of adversarial security, AI safety, and the ethics of how technology shapes human lives is where the most important problems live. I bring people with me when I go after them.

The thing I do best is make people believe something matters. Not through slides or persuasion tactics, but because I actually believe it, and I've done the work to back it up. I've done it in boardrooms and on conference stages, in middle school cla... Show more

Ludwig Weinzierl

Ludwig Weinzierl

I've been writing Rust since 2015 and co-organize the Rust Munich Meetup. By day I work in application security in Munich. Earlier stops include fifteen years in automotive and six years in aerospace. I hold degrees in Engineering Physics and Applied Computer Science from Munich universities. Outside of work I'm into embedded systems (a lasting side effect of my automotive years), retro computing, and game development with Bevy. I occasionally give talks and workshops at meetups and community events around Augsburg and Munich.

I've been writing Rust since 2015 and co-organize the Rust Munich Meetup. By day I work in application security in Munich. Earlier stops include fifteen years in automotive and six years in aerospace. I hold degrees in Engineering Physics and Applied... Show more

Matthias Rochtus

Matthias Rochtus

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist.
Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs)

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist. Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs) Show more

Shivendra Kumar

Shivendra Kumar

Shivendra Kumar is a results-driven supply chain and demand planning leader currently serving as Manager of Demand Planning at Amazon in Seattle. With over a decade of experience spanning technology and manufacturing sectors, he has built his expertise across logistics forecasting, automation, and operational excellence.
At Amazon, Shivendra leads a team of seven demand planners, developing ML-based forecasting products that have generated significant cost savings and revenue improvements for the Heavy & Bulky business. His innovative forecasting models have achieved remarkable accuracy improvements, including reducing forecast error from 22% to 12% WAPE, resulting in $80MM in operational cost savings. He has also created ML-driven forecasting products that helped increase revenue by approximately $40M annually.
Prior to Amazon, Shivendra held key roles at Dell Technologies as Worldwide Demand Planner for their $20B+ Enterprise Storage Business, and various operations and engineering positions at Caterpillar Inc. across multiple global locations. His career began after earning a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, followed by an MBA with specializations in Supply Chain, Finance & Strategy from Penn State's Smeal College of Business.
Known for his expertise in machine learning, forecasting, and process automation, Shivendra has consistently delivered measurable results through data-driven solutions and cross-functional leadership. He combines technical proficiency in Python, SQL, and advanced analytics with strong leadership skills, having coached team members to senior roles and led numerous strategic initiatives across his career.

Shivendra Kumar is a results-driven supply chain and demand planning leader currently serving as Manager of Demand Planning at Amazon in Seattle. With over a decade of experience spanning technology and manufacturing sectors, he has built his experti... Show more

Ahmed Shawky

Ahmed Shawky

Ahmed Shawky is CEO & Founder of Frabo Business Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering transformative technology solutions across the EMEA region and recently launched UK presence.
he specializes in implementing Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CE, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric solutions for mid-market enterprises in healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and government sectors.
Holding an MSc in Data Science from University of East London (2025) and an MSc in Global Management from Paris ESLSCA Business School (2017), Ahmed represents the convergence of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen. His dissertation research on coastal flooding risk prediction using machine learning algorithms, Dover UK Case Study, achieved 94% accuracy, demonstrating his capability to build production-grade predictive models that address critical real-world challenges.
With over 15 years of hands-on experience, Ahmed has led large-scale Dynamics 365 implementations across multiple countries.
Ahmed's international experience across multiple EMEA countries provides unique insights into adapting Microsoft technologies for diverse regulatory frameworks, cultural contexts, and market conditions. He is particularly recognized for his ability to translate complex data science concepts into practical business applications that deliver measurable ROI.
As founder of Frabo Business Consulting since 2020, Ahmed has secured strategic partnerships and expanded into new markets, positioning the company as a leader in intelligent automation and predictive analytics consulting. This is his inaugural speaking engagement in the UK Power Platform community.

Ahmed Shawky is CEO & Founder of Frabo Business Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering transformative technology solutions across the EMEA region and recently launched UK presence. he specializes in implementing Microsoft Power Platfo... Show more

Emil Vinčazović

Emil Vinčazović

Emil Vincazovic holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Düsseldorf, where he specialized in econometrics and artificial intelligence.
With a strong foundation in analyzing large-scale economic and business data, he has built deep expertise in data preparation, data analysis, and the operationalization of Al.
In his current role, Emil works extensively with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Foundry, and Azure ML Studio, focusing on unlocking the value of data for advanced analytics and Al use cases. His recent work centers on data governance with Microsoft Purview, helping organizations strike the balance between innovation and compliance.

At the intersection of statistics, Al, and cloud technologies, Emil brings both the technical know-how and the strategic perspective to make data trustworthy, discoverable, and usable at scale.

Emil Vincazovic holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Düsseldorf, where he specialized in econometrics and artificial intelligence. With a strong foundation in analyzing large-scale economic and business data, he has built dee... Show more

Nikki Maginn

Nikki Maginn

Nikki Maginn is a powerhouse at the intersection of engineering excellence and
human-centered leadership. A nuclear engineer, pilot, and former Division I athlete from the
University of Tennessee, she brings a rare blend of grit, curiosity, and compassion to every
stage she steps on. Nikki holds a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering and has complemented her
technical foundation with advanced leadership and management training throughout her career.
Currently, Nikki is the founder of Inside Out Engineering, a groundbreaking initiative that delivers
emotional intelligence training to engineers in industry, academia, and beyond. She is also an
advisor and coach to organizations seeking to build cultures of accountability, trust, and
innovation through people-first leadership.
Her career path spans high-stakes roles across the nuclear, logistics, and technology sectors.
As Director of Program Management at the largest material handling and logistics manufacturer
in the country, she drove multimillion-dollar cross-functional programs while cultivating cultures
of accountability, trust, and psychological safety. Prior to that, she held executive leadership
roles in the nuclear startup space, directing engineering operations for small modular reactor
development. Here Nikki negotiated nuclear fuel contracts, built partnerships with global nuclear
suppliers, ran new product development to ensure the ultimate safety and program performance
in one of the most demanding technical environments on earth.
In parallel with her technical and leadership work, Nikki has been a lifelong advocate for mental
health and emotional well-being in STEM. She has conducted research and facilitated programs
on emotional intelligence, resilience, and workplace culture, translating insights from psychology
and behavioral science into actionable tools for engineers and technical leaders. She has also
founded and led mentorship programs, women’s networks, and engineering education outreach
initiatives, ensuring that the next generation of engineers—especially women in STEM—enter
the field with both the technical expertise and human skills to thrive.
Nikki speaks and writes on topics ranging from courageous leadership and emotional
intelligence in technical fields to building mentorship cultures and leading with authenticity in
male-dominated industries. Her story challenges traditional notions of leadership—and reminds
us that empathy is not a soft skill; it is a core skill for the future of work.

Nikki Maginn is a powerhouse at the intersection of engineering excellence and human-centered leadership. A nuclear engineer, pilot, and former Division I athlete from the University of Tennessee, she brings a rare blend of grit, curiosity, and com... Show more

Andrew Trochinski

Andrew Trochinski

Andrew Trochinski is a Microsoft Dynamics/D365 expert with over 15 years of experience in ERP implementation, supply chain optimization, and process improvement. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications and APICS credentials. Andrew specializes in bridging technical solutions with business impact, delivering practical insights on MS Dynamics/D365 upgrades, integrations, and operational efficiency.

Andrew Trochinski is a Microsoft Dynamics/D365 expert with over 15 years of experience in ERP implementation, supply chain optimization, and process improvement. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications and APICS credentials. Andrew specializes in ... Show more

Hanna Schwab

Hanna Schwab

Hanna is Data & AI lead at teccle group, where she designs and implements data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI and OpenAI services. With certifications in data, AI and Fabric engineering, she supports projects from architecture to deployment across industries. Passionate about empowering others, she supports the tech community through ITgirls and ReDi School, where she mentors, teaches and encourages more women to find their voice and confidence in tech.

Hanna is Data & AI lead at teccle group, where she designs and implements data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI and OpenAI services. With certifications in data, AI and Fabric engineering, she supports projects from architecture to deployme... Show more

Andrew Ginter

Andrew Ginter

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware products at Agilent Technologies, and of the world's first industrial SIEM at Industrial Defender. Andrew is the author of three books on industrial / OT cybersecurity, a co-author of the Industrial Internet Security Framework, and a co-author of the UITP report on cybersecurity requirements in rail system tendering. He co-hosts the Industrial Security Podcast and contributes regularly to industrial security standards and best-practice guidance.

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware product... Show more

Manikandan Kaliyaperumal

Manikandan Kaliyaperumal

Manikandan Kaliyaperumal is a seasoned software engineering leader with over 23 years of experience in architecting, designing, and deploying scalable, highly available, distributed systems. He specializes in cloud-native architectures across single, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, with extensive expertise in Kubernetes, containers, API-first microservices, and enterprise platform engineering.
Currently serving as a Staff Cloud Platform Engineer at Fiserv Inc (Clover Network), Manikandan leads platform engineering and control-plane services powering a Kubernetes-based unified cloud platform. He enables more than 100 microservices to deploy and scale reliably through standardized platform APIs and a self-service internal developer platform, while driving cloud optimization initiatives that achieved approximately 20% cost reduction.
Previously, he served as a Technical Architect at Hexaware Technologies (supporting Fidelity Investments), where he worked on unified authorization architecture, OPA policy engine design on AWS EKS, and secure cloud infrastructure for institutional platforms. At Roche, he held the role of Enterprise Architect, defining enterprise standards and reference architectures for cloud and edge computing, designing managed Kubernetes platforms, and contributing to the AI/ML infrastructure strategy, including the development of a GenAI code-assist copilot on Azure.
Earlier in his career, Manikandan led large-scale API platform and microservices modernization initiatives at organizations including Broadcom/CA Technologies, Equinix (US and APAC), IBM, PayPal, Yahoo, MasterCard, Citibank, and others. His experience spans API gateways (Apigee, Kong, WSO2), IAM and security protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, PingFederate), DevOps and SRE practices, real-time data platforms (Kafka, Spark), and multi-cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical & Production Engineering from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India.
Manikandan brings deep expertise in cloud-first, API-first, and AI-first architecture, with hands-on proficiency in Java, Python, Go, and modern distributed systems technologies.

Manikandan Kaliyaperumal is a seasoned software engineering leader with over 23 years of experience in architecting, designing, and deploying scalable, highly available, distributed systems. He specializes in cloud-native architectures across single,... Show more

Stein Petersen

Stein Petersen

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from communication, delivery pipelines, PowerShell, things as code and some organisational changes.

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from... Show more

Bryan Hart

Bryan Hart

Bryan has been involved in the development and deployment of solutions across the Microsoft stack since 2001, working in nearly every facet of architecture, software development, customization, deployment and project management.

Bryan has been involved in the development and deployment of solutions across the Microsoft stack since 2001, working in nearly every facet of architecture, software development, customization, deployment and project management. Show more

Robbie Janes

Robbie Janes

Robbie Janes is the Content Marketing Manager at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie focuses on PPC, SEO, AI-driven search strategy, and emerging AEO techniques that enhance brand visibility across traditional search engines and generative AI platforms.

Grounded in storytelling and research-based communication, Robbie specializes in creating content that educates and converts.

Robbie Janes is the Content Marketing Manager at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie foc... Show more

Sudhakar Reddipalli

Sudhakar Reddipalli

Sudhakar Reddipalli is a seasoned IT executive with over 21 years of experience leading large-scale enterprise and digital transformation initiatives across global organizations. He currently serves as Associate Director at Gilead Sciences, where he leads a multi-hundred-million-dollar, multi-year global ERP transformation program, directing the strategic migration from Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) to SAP S/4HANA.
In this role, Sudhakar oversees enterprise ERP architecture, functional and technical development and testing, data migration strategy, and platform modernization, spanning on-premises and cloud-based SAP BTP solutions. He leads globally distributed, cross-functional teams and collaborates closely with senior business and technology stakeholders to ensure successful execution, scalability, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
Sudhakar brings deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, cloud integration, enterprise data governance, and digital innovation. His career reflects a consistent record of delivering high-impact solutions across the biopharmaceutical, retail, manufacturing, and utilities sectors.
Previously, Sudhakar held senior technology leadership roles at Walmart as Staff Software Engineer and Senior Manager, where he led several industry-first SAP initiatives. His work included greenfield SAP implementations for Food & Beverage manufacturing plants, rolling out SAP solutions to new regions, large-scale global SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversions, and the design of cloud-native enterprise platforms leveraging Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). He also pioneered IoT-enabled manufacturing analytics solutions and implemented real-time data integration pipelines, significantly improving operational visibility and decision-making.
Earlier in his career, Sudhakar spent nine years at Infosys, progressing to Project Manager, where he managed end-to-end SAP implementations, system upgrades, and enterprise support programs for major clients in the utilities, mining, and services sectors. He demonstrated strong delivery ownership, stakeholder engagement, and leadership of large global teams.
Sudhakar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, completed with First Division honors. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, global leadership, and ability to align complex technology initiatives with critical business outcomes, establishing him as a respected leader in enterprise technology transformation and digital innovation.

Sudhakar Reddipalli is a seasoned IT executive with over 21 years of experience leading large-scale enterprise and digital transformation initiatives across global organizations. He currently serves as Associate Director at Gilead Sciences, where he ... Show more

Thomas Van Dorpe

Thomas Van Dorpe

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

William McLendon

William McLendon

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through information technology, My role at Microsoft is focused on helping our customers by digitally transforming their business processes with PowerApps.

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through inf... Show more

Sahib Sawhney

Sahib Sawhney

Sahib Sawhney is a seasoned technology professional with a robust background in software development and project management. He has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. Sahib's proficiency spans various programming languages and platforms, enabling him to adapt to diverse technological environments. His commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends positions him as a valuable asset in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Sahib Sawhney is a seasoned technology professional with a robust background in software development and project management. He has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. S... Show more

Kalle Sirkesalo

Kalle Sirkesalo

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of services to cloud as well as the challenges related to adopting new ways of working.

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of servi... Show more

Maxime Beauchemin

Maxime Beauchemin

Founder & CEO at Preset. Original creator of Apache Superset and Apache Airflow. Longtime open-source advocate with a passion for building scalable data infrastructure and enabling self-serve analytics. Before founding Preset, I led data engineering teams at Airbnb, Facebook, and Lyft, where I worked on some of the largest-scale data platforms in the industry. My work has focused on making data more accessible and operationally efficient, with an emphasis on automation, observability, and open standards.

Founder & CEO at Preset. Original creator of Apache Superset and Apache Airflow. Longtime open-source advocate with a passion for building scalable data infrastructure and enabling self-serve analytics. Before founding Preset, I led data engineering ... Show more

Stephanie E. Clark

Stephanie E. Clark

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to optimize effective business processes was a game changer. Fast forward 20+ years and over 500 projects later, Stephanie has become the go-to solution architect who doesn't mess around and just gets things done.

When she's not wowing audiences as a presenter, speaker, or blogger, you can find her donning her hat as a certified Microsoft Dynamics Business Central professional. And let's not forget her juggling act managing product, presales activities, and building professional services practices. Now, she's the brains behind Elliott Clark Consulting, a Microsoft partner that's turning consulting services on their head.

Stephanie's mantra? ERP implementations don't have to be a drag! She's on a mission to prove that they can be effective, affordable, and downright awesome. By sprinkling in her magic dust of change management and business process transformations, she makes sure her clients have a rockstar experience.

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to op... Show more

Bill Ryan

Bill Ryan

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led global initiatives across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI adoption. Today, as the founder of Sync(d) AI, he specializes in helping organizations build scalable AI Centers of Excellence using Microsoft technologies, while keeping humans at the center of every solution.

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led g... Show more

Erica Foley

Erica Foley

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director with a passion for transforming project and program management through data and emerging technologies. With a strong background in professional services and software implementation, she leads strategic initiatives that blend AI, automation, and executive-level insights. Erica specializes in creating scorecards and dashboards that drive decision-making across complex portfolios, most recently applying AI capabilities within Business Central, F&O and Dynamics 365 CE. Her work bridges the gap between delivery teams and executive stakeholders, helping organizations unlock the full potential of AI-powered project management.

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director with a passion for transforming project and program management through data and emerging technologies. With a strong background in professional services and software implementation, she leads strategic initiatives ... Show more

Stephanie McColly

Stephanie McColly

Stephanie McColly has spent more than 20 years working alongside business owners across operations, finance, marketing, and growth strategy to simplify process complexity, improve data visibility, and build stronger infrastructure for scale. As CMO and EOS Integrator at Crestwood Associates, she works closely with teams evaluating, implementing, and optimizing ERP and business applications. Her perspective is grounded in the operational realities that shape success, including process design, clean data, reporting, ownership, and adoption. Stephanie is known for making complex systems practical and helping leaders build businesses that are easier to run, easier to grow, and better equipped for long-term success.

Stephanie McColly has spent more than 20 years working alongside business owners across operations, finance, marketing, and growth strategy to simplify process complexity, improve data visibility, and build stronger infrastructure for scale. As CMO a... Show more

Tobias Kässer

Tobias Kässer

With 15 years of experience, I specialize in building cloud infrastructure with an API-first approach.
As a Software Engineer and DevOps lead in fintech and advertising, I've led multiple successful
cloud transformations. Currently, I help organizations build effective, developer-centric platforms
that drive innovation and efficiency.

With 15 years of experience, I specialize in building cloud infrastructure with an API-first approach. As a Software Engineer and DevOps lead in fintech and advertising, I've led multiple successful cloud transformations. Currently, I help organi... Show more

Vinod Manwatkar Manwatkar

Vinod Manwatkar Manwatkar

Vinod Manwatkar is a seasoned IT leader with over 23 years of international experience in enterprise technology, specializing in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS R12/11i), Oracle Cloud Fusion, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. He has successfully led end-to-end implementations, upgrades, integrations, and support for complex ERP landscapes in multi-org, multi-currency, and multi-national environments. His technical depth spans Oracle Supply Chain (SCM), CRM, Field Service, Depot Repair, Install base, Service Contract and Financial modules, with a strong foundation in enterprise architecture, solution design, and operations optimization.
Throughout his career, Vinod has served in key leadership roles including Program Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Solution Architect, and Project Manager, managing cross-functional teams of over 50 professionals across onshore and offshore locations. He has delivered critical business solutions across industries such as manufacturing, repair services, automotive, distribution, retail, and public sector, working with top-tier organizations like TopBuild, Capgemini, CGI, Mphasis and EDS Corp. His hands-on leadership has driven Oracle R12 SCM and Field Service implementation/maintenance, Oracle R12 to OCI cloud migrations, Oracle Cloud Fusion SCM rollouts, and the modernization of legacy systems using integrated platforms such as OIC, Spring Boot and Mobile Application for online/off line mode using APEX and VB Studio development platform.
Vinod is highly certified, holding credentials including PMP, ITIL 4, SAFe Agile 6.0, PSM I,CSM, Six Sigma (yellow belt) and multiple Oracle Cloud certifications, encompassing Procurement, Inventory, AI Foundations, and Generative AI. He is a practitioner of Agile, Scrum, and ITIL-ITSM frameworks, leveraging them to structure efficient development cycles, improve service delivery, and enhance business alignment. His leadership style centers on servant leadership, continuous improvement, and team empowerment.
An advocate for operational excellence and innovation, Vinod has spearheaded process optimization initiatives using methodologies like ESOAR, FMA, FMEA, and Kaizen, while integrating Generative AI and RPA bots into ERP-Salesforce processes to automate workflows and improve resilience. He emphasizes building inclusive, adaptive, and performance-driven teams, focusing on mentorship, skill development, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful project outcomes.
Vinod’s ability to align IT strategy with business vision, coupled with his technical acumen and people-first leadership, makes him a trusted advisor and transformation catalyst in the ERP and enterprise technology space.

Vinod Manwatkar is a seasoned IT leader with over 23 years of international experience in enterprise technology, specializing in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS R12/11i), Oracle Cloud Fusion, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. He has su... Show more

Maan Musleh

Maan Musleh

Maan Musleh is a Solution Architect and the Founder of Miracle Enterprise Solutions Inc., a Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central. With a unique blend of technical depth and functional expertise, Maan has led numerous successful ERP implementations across industries, helping clients modernize their financial systems and scale their operations.

With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, he is known for delivering scalable, future-ready solutions that are both technically sound and tailored to real-world business challenges.

Maan Musleh is a Solution Architect and the Founder of Miracle Enterprise Solutions Inc., a Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central. With a unique blend of technical depth and functional expertise, Maan has led numerous s... Show more

Chris Gambill

Chris Gambill

Chris Gambill is a Data Engineering and Strategy Leader and the Founder of Gambill Data, with over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize their data platforms. He has led migrations from on-premises systems to cloud platforms like Azure and Databricks, designed scalable architectures using the Medallion model, and built pipelines that power analytics and AI adoption.

Chris has worked across industries including manufacturing, aviation, and telecommunications, serving as both a hands-on engineer and an associate director. Today, he focuses on fractional data leadership, helping companies get senior-level strategy without the overhead, and on coaching the next generation of data engineers through his YouTube channel, “The Data Engineering Channel.”

Passionate about bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders, Chris brings a no-nonsense, ROI-focused approach to data strategy, governance, and engineering.

Chris Gambill is a Data Engineering and Strategy Leader and the Founder of Gambill Data, with over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize their data platforms. He has led migrations from on-premises systems to cloud platforms like Azu... Show more

Anna Ślusarczyk

Anna Ślusarczyk

I’m an experienced Lead Consultant and Core Banking Solution Expert with a strong focus on core banking systems. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with production systems and ERP solutions, developing a deep understanding of both business and technical perspectives.

I’m passionate about connecting people, processes, and technology to create meaningful change. I believe that empathy and curiosity are among the most important skills an analyst can have — they help me truly understand user needs, build trust, and ask the right questions.

I’m an experienced Lead Consultant and Core Banking Solution Expert with a strong focus on core banking systems. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with production systems and ERP solutions, developing a deep understanding of both business and technic... Show more

Sabri Kizanlik

Sabri Kizanlik

I help organizations design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud-native architectures that accelerate innovation and business growth. With a strong focus on customer outcomes, I work closely with stakeholders to translate complex technical requirements into practical, high-impact solutions leveraging AWS services and best practices. I am passionate about enabling digital transformation, driving technical excellence, and empowering teams to build resilient, future-ready systems in the cloud.

I help organizations design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud-native architectures that accelerate innovation and business growth. With a strong focus on customer outcomes, I work closely with stakeholders to translate complex technical requi... Show more

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