Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Inés San Luís

Inés San Luís

I'm a computer engineer specializing in crafting the frontend of major Scandinavian streaming apps, such as Telia Play. I'm passionate about merging technical expertise with a dedication to enhancing user experience, aiming to foster collaboration between developers and designers. On top of that, I founded VOGAL, the pioneering streaming guide for Galician, driven by my commitment to preserving and promoting my local language. With a strong focus on innovation and cultural heritage, I strive to create technology that entertains, enriches, and fosters community connections.

I'm a computer engineer specializing in crafting the frontend of major Scandinavian streaming apps, such as Telia Play. I'm passionate about merging technical expertise with a dedication to enhancing user experience, aiming to foster collaboration be... Show more

Erik Weibust

Erik Weibust

Erik is a proven IT/Technology leader with 20+ years of diverse experience focused on delivering successful software engineering projects that meet his customer's needs (both in an internal business environment and through external consulting engagements).

Erik leverages his strong interpersonal skills to motivate teams, mentor individuals, recruit and evaluate top-notch engineering professionals. Erik is a change agent that is passionate about growing as an individual and helping his teams grow stronger as well.

Erik is very active in the DFW technology user group community; volunteering in multiple organizations. He is the President of JavaMUG (a registered 501c6) and was the founder/leader of the DFW Groovy - Grails User Group, and the Spring Dallas User Group. Erik has presented at these groups and regional technology conferences.

Specialities: technology leadership, business and technology strategy, enterprise application design and management.

Erik is a proven IT/Technology leader with 20+ years of diverse experience focused on delivering successful software engineering projects that meet his customer's needs (both in an internal business environment and through external consulting engagem... Show more

David Uhlmann

David Uhlmann

As a client-focused IT Consultant, I specialize in delivering tangible value by streamlining business processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and optimizing CRM systems across diverse industries. By leveraging my technical expertise in Power Platform, Dynamics CE, Power BI, I create innovative solutions tailored to client's unique needs, driving growth and competitive advantage. My commitment to effective communication, collaboration, and a results-oriented approach ensures that my clients experience significant improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and overall business performance.

As a client-focused IT Consultant, I specialize in delivering tangible value by streamlining business processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and optimizing CRM systems across diverse industries. By leveraging my technical expertise in Powe... Show more

Matthew Titcombe

Matthew Titcombe

As the founder of Peak InfoSec, Mr. Titcombe left the Federal government sector as an Air Force Program Manager to reapply his 25+ years of Information Security & Technology experience to the commercial sector. Mr. Titcombe now leads an organization that specializes in Information Security Turn Around efforts supporting federal and commercial sectors. Mr. Titcombe has been brought in to consult with organizations across the globe like United Launch Alliance, Sony, ConocoPhillips, and Munich Re-Insurance. His commitment to supporting the military and Defense Industrial Base did not stop when he left the Air Force. Mr. Titcombe is a recognized leader in the DoD’s new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). His leadership efforts led him to lead one of the first CMMC 3rd Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAO); being certified as a CMMC Provisional Assessor; volunteering on the CMMC Accreditation Body Industry Standards Working Group; and, as a Subject Matter Expert, helping several institutions develop CMMC training curricula.

As the founder of Peak InfoSec, Mr. Titcombe left the Federal government sector as an Air Force Program Manager to reapply his 25+ years of Information Security & Technology experience to the commercial sector. Mr. Titcombe now leads an organizatio... Show more

Tyler Suard

Tyler Suard

Tyler Suard has worked for Apple and Meta, and has contributed to packages like Tensorflow, Pytorch, and Transformers. He is co-author of a book called "RAG for Enterprise", soon available on Manning.com

Tyler Suard has worked for Apple and Meta, and has contributed to packages like Tensorflow, Pytorch, and Transformers. He is co-author of a book called "RAG for Enterprise", soon available on Manning.com Show more

AJ Keresztes

AJ Keresztes

AJ is a coder on mostly .NET and Python. He has been coding for 18+ years and enjoys it. He's currently a Developer Lead at Tracker Products. He also enjoys playing guitar and skiing. A typical day is chilling on his desktop computer while assisting his son install the latest Minecraft mods.

AJ is a coder on mostly .NET and Python. He has been coding for 18+ years and enjoys it. He's currently a Developer Lead at Tracker Products. He also enjoys playing guitar and skiing. A typical day is chilling on his desktop computer while assist... Show more

Niklas Thoms

Niklas Thoms

Schon während meines Studiums im Bereich Wirtschaftsingeneurwesen habe ich die enorme Wichtigkeit von Daten in Unternehmen erkennen dürfen. Um die richtigen strategischen Entscheidungen treffen zu können, ist es jedoch nicht nur wichtig Daten zu haben und zu horten, sondern mit diesen auch schnell und zielgerichtet zu arbeiten, ganz egal um welchen Geschäftsbereich es sich handelt. Während meiner zahlreichen Projekte als Consultant durfte ich erfahren, welche Mehrwerte die richtigen Kennzahlen und die richtigen Visualisierungen für Unternehmen bieten können.

Schon während meines Studiums im Bereich Wirtschaftsingeneurwesen habe ich die enorme Wichtigkeit von Daten in Unternehmen erkennen dürfen. Um die richtigen strategischen Entscheidungen treffen zu können, ist es jedoch nicht nur wichtig Daten zu habe... Show more

Abdelilah Akhmim

Abdelilah Akhmim

Abdelilah Akhmim is a third-year undergraduate student at ENSAJ, specializing in Information Systems and Communication Engineering. With a passion for programming, teamwork, and emerging AI technologies, Abdelilah is committed to leveraging AI to enhance software development processes. As the leader of the different teams during multiple Hackathons, he demonstrated his ability to lead and innovate in dynamic team environments.

Abdelilah Akhmim is a third-year undergraduate student at ENSAJ, specializing in Information Systems and Communication Engineering. With a passion for programming, teamwork, and emerging AI technologies, Abdelilah is committed to leveraging AI to enh... Show more

Nathan Haas

Nathan Haas

I’m a Charlotte-based product designer with a passion for crafting clean, user-friendly layouts and delivering beautiful, functional designs. With a deep appreciation for great typography and an expertise in building Figma components, I strive to create seamless digital experiences. When I'm not designing, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our energetic 3-year-old.

I’m a Charlotte-based product designer with a passion for crafting clean, user-friendly layouts and delivering beautiful, functional designs. With a deep appreciation for great typography and an expertise in building Figma components, I strive to cre... Show more

Karthiksai Chenna

Karthiksai Chenna

Karthiksai Chenna is an experienced SAP professional with over 14 years in the field, specializing in SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC Production Planning (PP) modules. He has successfully completed five full lifecycle implementation projects, covering various aspects of SAP implementation, including scope analysis, configuration, testing, documentation, end-user training, and production support. His expertise extends across multiple industries, particularly in manufacturing, process, and chemical industries.
Karthiksai has a strong background in leading SAP projects, managing global rollouts, and providing production support, with a focus on integrating SAP PP with other modules such as WM, MM, SD, and QM. He is skilled in various project delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, and has extensive experience working in both on-site and offshore project models.
Throughout his career, he has been involved in optimizing technical processes, automating production planning workflows, and implementing end-to-end digitalization initiatives in SAP environments. Karthiksai's roles have included senior consultancy and leadership positions, where he was responsible for enhancing operational efficiency, improving inventory management, and driving successful SAP PP/WM implementations in multiple global plants.
His technical skills include configuring master data, MRP parameters, material management, and developing solutions for quality management, warehouse management, and logistics processes. Karthiksai is also proficient in handling SAP upgrades, customizations, and functional enhancements to meet evolving business requirements.

Karthiksai Chenna is an experienced SAP professional with over 14 years in the field, specializing in SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC Production Planning (PP) modules. He has successfully completed five full lifecycle implementation projects, covering variou... Show more

Evgenii Ponomarev

Evgenii Ponomarev

Evgenii Ponomarev is an engineering manager at Bloomberg LP, where he leads and grows high-performing teams that work on impactful full stack applications. He has 14 years of software industry experience in various roles, working in both large companies and startups across different domains. He is passionate about solving challenging problems, empowering and mentoring engineers, and constantly expanding the reach of his work.

In his spare time, Evgenii likes to watch football, play with his 11-year-old munchkin cat, and collect new coffee shops (over 150 in London and counting!).

Evgenii Ponomarev is an engineering manager at Bloomberg LP, where he leads and grows high-performing teams that work on impactful full stack applications. He has 14 years of software industry experience in various roles, working in both large compan... Show more

Pollyanna Gonçalves

Pollyanna Gonçalves

Atuo como Gerente Sênior de Dados na Hotmart e já passei pelos cargos de Analista de BI e Cientista de Dados. Minha missão é compartilhar meus aprendizados com profissionais de dados, como você. Faço isso por meio de mentorias, palestras, workshops, treinamentos e participo ativamente das comunidades de Dados!

Atuo como Gerente Sênior de Dados na Hotmart e já passei pelos cargos de Analista de BI e Cientista de Dados. Minha missão é compartilhar meus aprendizados com profissionais de dados, como você. Faço isso por meio de mentorias, palestras, workshops, ... Show more

Suresh Mandava

Suresh Mandava

Highly experienced Platform Engineering Business Leader and Security professional with over 25+ years of expertise in protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven track record of delivering successful projects across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology.

Edge MLOPS / Security Experience Highlights:

Innovation Leadership: Pioneered Edge First ML Inferences private clouds, and Kubernetes solutions for a leading technology company. Currently exploring Privacy Federated SLM Fine-tuned GPT innovation and its potential in the global enterprise space.

Engineering and Technical Acumen: Proficient in creating and leading extensive 1500+ engineering teams dedicated to major digital transformation endeavors for clients, especially in Cloud-Native Application Modernization, Platform Engineering, and DevSecOps.

Cloud Security: Led global cloud security portfolio, modernizing legacy security products to cloud-native technologies (Containers/Kubernetes/Serverless). Managed a team of 1400 global engineers, driving growth from $350M to $1.4Billion in company valuation.

Consulting Experience: Executed risk assessments and solution delivery initiatives for top-tier clients, generating $4-5 million in revenue projects. Provided strategic guidance on security and threat risk mitigation, improving client security maturity based on NIST CSF/NERC/FFIEC standards.

OT Security: Worked with a global healthcare company to deliver AI-models on the Edge, protecting sensitive patient data across 5000 hospitals. Developed model licensing stores for OTA updates and ensured IP security, ensuring stringent FDA Class 3 security certification requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Excel at closing the gap between technical solutions and business requirements, adept in liaising with board members, senior business leaders, and critical stakeholders to synchronize enterprise ambitions with technological ventures.

Strategic Partnership Building: Established history of leading GTM strategy, solution sales, and businessdevelopment through strategic collaborations with public cloud vendors and prominent cloud offering firms.

Highly experienced Platform Engineering Business Leader and Security professional with over 25+ years of expertise in protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven track record of delivering successful projects a... Show more

Jan Timphaus

Jan Timphaus

Founding Member and Member of Leaderboard of Power Platform Munich User Group
Founding member of Power Platform Scale Up Network @Microsoft
Blogger on Dynamiacs.com

Founding Member and Member of Leaderboard of Power Platform Munich User Group Founding member of Power Platform Scale Up Network @Microsoft Blogger on Dynamiacs.com Show more

Ehsan Mehranvari

Ehsan Mehranvari

My name is Ehsan, and I am a dedicated professional employed as a staff engineer at Volvo Cars. With a deep passion for technology and innovation, I have been working on projects that involve creating user-friendly mobile apps.
I'm enthusiastic about technology and believe it can change our lives. Besides my work, I like exploring new tech, participating in hackathons, and sharing my knowledge with other engineers. My aim is to keep innovating in mobile app development and contribute to the automotive industry's future.

My name is Ehsan, and I am a dedicated professional employed as a staff engineer at Volvo Cars. With a deep passion for technology and innovation, I have been working on projects that involve creating user-friendly mobile apps. I'm enthusiastic abou... Show more

Lydia Lewin

Lydia Lewin

I bring an extensive background of project design, management and deployment, process and procedure formulation, staff training and development and team leadership.
I am skilled at turning ideas into actions and strategies and tactics for project teams and clients. My peers often describe me as passionate, innovative and knowledgeable.. It’s my sincere belief that these attributes come naturally when you are part of a great team with a common mission.

I bring an extensive background of project design, management and deployment, process and procedure formulation, staff training and development and team leadership. I am skilled at turning ideas into actions and strategies and tactics for project te... Show more

Sylvia Aybar

Sylvia Aybar

My journey into the Agile world began as a passionate Software Engineer driven to solve intricate problems. Throughout my studies in Computer Science, I was introduced to Agile and Extreme Programming, and their principles, values, and practices have become integral to my career ever since. I consider myself fortunate to have worked in organizations that prioritize Scrum and Scaled Agile methodologies. This has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of both the day-to-day challenges faced by engineers and the larger systemic issues that organizations encounter. My true passion lies in collaborating with engineers, leadership teams, and change agents to discover the optimal path for organizations to achieve their utmost efficiency.

My journey into the Agile world began as a passionate Software Engineer driven to solve intricate problems. Throughout my studies in Computer Science, I was introduced to Agile and Extreme Programming, and their principles, values, and practices have... Show more

Hancisse Sylvie

Hancisse Sylvie

I'm 38, Belgian, storyboarder who became sticker placer which went into production, made friends with prepress machines than opened up to structural design.

I'm 38, Belgian, storyboarder who became sticker placer which went into production, made friends with prepress machines than opened up to structural design. Show more

Richard Haag

Richard Haag

Head of UX & Innovation department at Holmen. 20+ years of experience within IT. Spend most of my time in the cloud, especially in Azure.
Focus on the user needs. It’s all about behavior, not technology! But sometime technology can be used as a door-opener to bring value to the user.
I create awesome power automate flows and innovative solutions with the Power platform. Often with ServiceNow as one of the endpoints.

My team at Holmen works with a broad spectra of areas from IT Service Desk, development of ServiceNow, everything connected to the clients (including phones), distribution of applications, Windows patching etc. and all the way to Innovation. Everything with the user in focus. Our vison and what we try to achieve is this:

"We deliver IT to empower the people @ Holmen, creating a productive workforce with digital happiness!"

Articles (swedish):
- 10-årsjubiléum för TechDays 2019: https://pulse.microsoft.com/sv-se/transform-sv-se/na/fa3-lyckat-10-arsjubileum-for-techdays-2019/
- Artikel i Voister om Holmens digitala lycka: https://www.voister.se/artikel/2021/01/molnsatsning-och-digital-lycka-pa-holmen/

Head of UX & Innovation department at Holmen. 20+ years of experience within IT. Spend most of my time in the cloud, especially in Azure. Focus on the user needs. It’s all about behavior, not technology! But sometime technology can be used as a door... Show more

Matthias Gelinski

Matthias Gelinski

I love digitization and paperless processes. I am very passionate about change management and transformation of the ways people work by using digital tools.

I love digitization and paperless processes. I am very passionate about change management and transformation of the ways people work by using digital tools. 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

Boris Kurktchiev

Boris Kurktchiev

In the world of tools, it's not 'one size fits all.' I'm the expert who always knows when to grab the hammer and when to reach for the screwdriver.

In the world of tools, it's not 'one size fits all.' I'm the expert who always knows when to grab the hammer and when to reach for the screwdriver. Show more

Hussein Loubani

Hussein Loubani

I am an AI researcher at the CIAD Laboratory at UTBM in France, working on computer vision, robotics, and applied AI. My work focuses on deploying vision-based and intelligent robotic systems in real industrial environments, with a strong emphasis on robustness, scalability, and seamless integration into existing systems. My research spans perception for robotics, multi-sensor fusion, and deep learning for visual inspection.

I am an AI researcher at the CIAD Laboratory at UTBM in France, working on computer vision, robotics, and applied AI. My work focuses on deploying vision-based and intelligent robotic systems in real industrial environments, with a strong emphasis on... Show more

Karen Isabella Dimitrijeski

Karen Isabella Dimitrijeski

Karen Dimitrijeski is a Digital Quality & Automation Consultant with over 10 years of experience in Quality roles supporting regulated IT across the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology industries. She translates complex global regulatory expectations into clear, actionable solutions that position Quality as a strategic partner, not a bottleneck. Her core expertise includes risk-based GxP system validation (CSV/CSA), data integrity, lifecycle management, and audit readiness.

Her background spans Quality System Management, systems administration, and business ownership for global, enterprise-scale regulated applications supporting hundreds of sites and thousands of users. She has partnered closely with infrastructure operations, IT security, data-center qualification teams, ITSM process owners (change, incident, problem, and access management), and SaaS/IaaS suppliers to ensure that enterprise systems remain compliant, resilient, and audit-ready throughout their lifecycle.

Karen builds scalable, system-agnostic automation architectures that modernize regulated software ecosystems, strengthen governance, and accelerate digital transformation—enabling Quality, ITSM, Security, and Infrastructure teams to operate as aligned partners rather than siloed functions.

Karen Dimitrijeski is a Digital Quality & Automation Consultant with over 10 years of experience in Quality roles supporting regulated IT across the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology industries. She translates complex global regulator... Show more

Rishabh Rana

Rishabh Rana

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William Wilson

William Wilson

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables.
I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. I am an avid sports fan. I enjoy baseball, basketball and football. And after my family and my God, my true passion is music. I play guitar and bass guitar, sing and write music. We also love to travel.

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables. I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and... Show more

Anish Koyamparambath

Anish Koyamparambath

Anish Koyamparambath is a Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux. He is working on implementing and broadening the life cycle criticality assessment.

Anish Koyamparambath is a Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux. He is working on implementing and broadening the life cycle criticality assessment. Show more

Helen Beckford

Helen Beckford

Helen Beckford is a remote fractional and project based IT leader who works globally to help scale-ups transform delivery chaos into business outcomes. With a strong background in strategy and execution, she ensures that delivery is always aligned with business strategy. After honing her skills at IBM and Accenture, she stepped into rapid growth environments at Dyson and Elvie, where she saw first-hand how portfolios can stall due to misaligned demand and lack of clarity. Today, she's renowned for her portfolio rescue approach, which involves establishing transparent demand management, right-sizing governance, and restoring flow to ensure the right work gets done at the right time.

Helen's story-led approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution across various tech stacks, including Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite, and modern SaaS solutions. She collaborates with CTOs, CFOs, COOs, and founders to revive momentum, refine operating models, and accelerate teams towards scale, all while keeping a keen eye on business strategy and minimizing overhead. Recognized as a Future CIO of the Year finalist and a Best SAP UKI Transformational Change Programme finalist, she brings cross-functional credibility, practical governance, and a calm, repeatable playbook from roadmap through to business as usual (BAU).

Helen Beckford is a remote fractional and project based IT leader who works globally to help scale-ups transform delivery chaos into business outcomes. With a strong background in strategy and execution, she ensures that delivery is always aligned wi... Show more

Vinay Mistry

Vinay Mistry

Vinay Mistry is an Analytics Architect at OnPoint Insights LLC with over 22 years of experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms. He has architected solutions from traditional data warehouses to modern lakehouse architectures across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.

At OnPoint Insights, Vinay specializes in complex data integration challenges, leading implementations that integrate AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle environments for clients in financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. He delivers scalable analytics platforms that drive measurable business value.

His core expertise includes multi-cloud data architecture and strategy, Microsoft Fabric lakehouse implementations, legacy system modernization, enterprise data governance and compliance, and performance optimization for large-scale analytics workloads.

With deep technical knowledge earned over two decades, Vinay brings practical, battle-tested insights to data engineering challenges .

Vinay Mistry is an Analytics Architect at OnPoint Insights LLC with over 22 years of experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms. He has architected solutions from traditional data warehouses to modern lakehouse architectures across on-premi... Show more

Ariel Hernandez Saa

Ariel Hernandez Saa

Highly motivated software developer, data engineer and data scientist with a proven record of successfully designing, integrating, and deploying effective technology solutions for increased efficiencies and optimal system functionality.

Highly motivated software developer, data engineer and data scientist with a proven record of successfully designing, integrating, and deploying effective technology solutions for increased efficiencies and optimal system functionality. Show more

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