Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

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

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R ⠀

I help small and large teams build useful things by applying best practices in solution architecture design and fostering communication between builders and business stakeholders.

I help small and large teams build useful things by applying best practices in solution architecture design and fostering communication between builders and business stakeholders. Show more

Seungchul Lee

Seungchul Lee

Seungchul Lee is a software engineer at Nexon, working with data from a wide range of sources in cloud-based data platforms. His interests have evolved from stream processing with Apache Flink to lakehouse architectures, focusing on how data is stored and efficiently served at scale. Before joining Nexon, he worked on processing sensor data on large-scale Spark data pipelines in the manufacturing domain. He has presented his work at multiple technical conferences, including Spark Summit.

Seungchul Lee is a software engineer at Nexon, working with data from a wide range of sources in cloud-based data platforms. His interests have evolved from stream processing with Apache Flink to lakehouse architectures, focusing on how data is store... Show more

Harsh Patel

Harsh Patel

Startup ideas- https://Quora.com/profile/Harsh-Entrepreneur
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Could you assist me in executing startup ideas & finding engineers, website developers, other team members for startups who could work on equity sharing basis? I am seeking equity funding, need help finding incubators & accelerators.Volunteers are also welcome. Let me know if you would like to know about more such startup ideas & ideas explained text.I have done BBA in International business, seeking job and support for startups.

Startup ideas- https://Quora.com/profile/Harsh-Entrepreneur https://linkedin.com/in/quoraharshentrepreneur/ Could you assist me in executing startup ideas & finding engineers, website developers, other team members for startups who could work on e... Show more

William Atkins, E.I.

William Atkins, E.I.

Will Atkins is a graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Tank Industry Consultants as a project engineer, preparing engineering reports for the rehabilitation of water storage tanks. Will has written nearly 50 technical reports addressing the condition of water storage tanks. These reports included recommendations for safety, sanitary, and aesthetic improvements to meet applicable industry standards. Will is familiar with OSHA regulations, American Water Works Association standards, and individual state regulations concerning water storage tanks.

Will Atkins is a graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Tank Industry Consultants as a project engineer, preparing engineering reports for the rehabilitation of water storag... Show more

Shinhu Cho

Shinhu Cho

As the CEO of MADDE, I lead a team of innovators in developing and implementing cutting-edge 3D printing systems for various industries, including semiconductor, space, and SMR. With over 15 years of experience in research and development, I have a proven track record of advancing 3D printing technology and materials to address productivity and material property challenges.

My journey began as a Senior Research Engineer at Hyundai Motor Company, where I focused on developing innovative materials and 3D printing systems. I also hold a Ph.D. in Ceramic Composites, 3D printing, Geopolymer, and its applications in stress wave mitigation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My passion is to leverage my expertise in 3D printing and materials science to create sustainable and efficient solutions for the future.

As the CEO of MADDE, I lead a team of innovators in developing and implementing cutting-edge 3D printing systems for various industries, including semiconductor, space, and SMR. With over 15 years of experience in research and development, I have a p... Show more

Suvidha Shashikumar

Suvidha Shashikumar

Suvidha is a Senior Partner Solutions Architect at Microsoft, specializing in AI, Low-Code, and digital transformation. With deep expertise in business applications across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and supply chain, Suvidha helps partners build scalable solutions and drive innovation with AI and automation.

Suvidha is a Senior Partner Solutions Architect at Microsoft, specializing in AI, Low-Code, and digital transformation. With deep expertise in business applications across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and supply chain, Suvidha h... Show more

Ajay kumar k v N/A

Ajay kumar k v N/A

I’m an AI engineer at D3Minds with hands-on experience building agentic AI systems and cloud-native workflows using AWS services. My work includes architecting autonomous agents, integrating large language models (LLMs) with distributed systems. I actively build with open-source tools, share practical insights with developer communities, and mentor on AWS AI/ML best practices.

I’m an AI engineer at D3Minds with hands-on experience building agentic AI systems and cloud-native workflows using AWS services. My work includes architecting autonomous agents, integrating large language models (LLMs) with distributed systems. I ac... Show more

Daniel Carter

Daniel Carter

Daniel Carter is an aerospace engineer with over twelve years of experience in launch vehicle development and orbital systems engineering. He has worked on multiple medium lift and heavy lift rocket programs, contributing to propulsion integration, structural analysis, and flight readiness certification.

His work focuses on bridging theoretical aerospace design with real world manufacturing and operational constraints. Daniel has led cross functional engineering teams through critical design reviews, static fire campaigns, and launch readiness milestones. He regularly speaks at technical conferences on launch reliability, systems engineering, and the future of scalable space access.

Daniel Carter is an aerospace engineer with over twelve years of experience in launch vehicle development and orbital systems engineering. He has worked on multiple medium lift and heavy lift rocket programs, contributing to propulsion integration, s... Show more

M. Imad Khan

M. Imad Khan

Imad did his PhD in explainable Neural Networks from Deakin University. He has 16 years of industry and 3 years of academic experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Technologies. Imad is a co-founder of Advent Atum operating in Autonomous Systems and anti-drone technologies.

Imad did his PhD in explainable Neural Networks from Deakin University. He has 16 years of industry and 3 years of academic experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Technologies. Imad is a co-founder of Advent Atum operating in Autonomous Systems ... Show more

Rajendra Prasad Bandi

Rajendra Prasad Bandi

Rajendra Prasad Bandi is a distinguished Principal Engineer and internationally recognized technical expert in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), hybrid propulsion, and electrified powertrain systems. With nearly two decades of global experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia, he has led pioneering advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology and sustainable mobility solutions, contributing directly to the evolution of next-generation zero-emission transportation.
Mr. Bandi has played a critical leadership role in advancing fuel cell research from conceptual stages to commercial deployment. His technical direction has enabled the development of scalable fuel cell system architectures, high-efficiency power modules, and advanced control strategies tailored to diverse power ranges and vehicle applications. His contributions have been central to the industrialization and successful rollout of production-ready FCEV platforms across multiple global markets, accelerating the availability and adoption of clean mobility technologies.
A certified DRBFM Level 4 Expert, Mr. Bandi is widely trusted for his mastery in failure mode analysis, design robustness, and risk mitigation. He has significantly enhanced product reliability through model-based engineering, multi-domain control optimization, and systematic validation frameworks. His expertise in freeze-start durability, thermal management, and extreme-climate readiness has strengthened system performance in demanding environmental conditions, ensuring the reliability of hydrogen fuel cell systems for real-world, commercial deployment.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bandi has made influential contributions to major government-funded hydrogen and mobility initiatives in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. His work has supported national and international energy goals, advanced the state of hydrogen innovation, and enabled industry-government collaboration on high-impact clean transportation programs. He has also authored multiple patent applications and earned prestigious innovation awards for his role in advancing fuel cell commercialization and electrified propulsion technologies.
Beyond his technical achievements, Mr. Bandi is an accomplished mentor and global collaborator. He has guided cross-functional engineering teams, shaped strategic technology roadmaps, and cultivated innovation across the fields of fuel cell systems, hybrid powertrains, and power electronics. His career reflects an enduring commitment to engineering excellence, environmental sustainability, and leadership in the transition toward zero-emission mobility.

Rajendra Prasad Bandi is a distinguished Principal Engineer and internationally recognized technical expert in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), hybrid propulsion, and electrified powertrain systems. With nearly two decades of global experience acr... Show more

Matt Jernigan

Matt Jernigan

Matt Jernigan has performed stand up comedy and music for over 20 years. He has developed a Keynote designed for people to hone in on their unique personalities and talents in order to add to the song or the music that is their work. He uses music as it relates to the rhythm and style and feeling and story that we all have, in order to connect and harmonize with our counterparts. Matt has made great strides with companies such as Capital One, 3M, Farmers Insurance, Little Caesars, and many more. He uses music and comedy to grab the attention of every audience while leaving them with a positive message and a way to harness their power and use it for the good of the company. He has been featured in commercials, television, and film. He can bring a message that will connect your audience with each other in order to create a more exciting and fun atmosphere to produce more of what is needed.

Matt Jernigan has performed stand up comedy and music for over 20 years. He has developed a Keynote designed for people to hone in on their unique personalities and talents in order to add to the song or the music that is their work. He uses music ... Show more

Suneel Mogali

Suneel Mogali

Suneel Kumar Mogali is an accomplished Independent Researcher and Technologist with over 23+ years of combined professional and research experience spanning Artificial Intelligence (AI), Product Information Management (PIM), Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). His research and innovations have resulted in internationally recognized outcomes, including patents, IEEE publications, book chapters, and active leadership in global research communities. He has successfully led and delivered AI-driven digital transformation and data intelligence initiatives for leading organizations such as Estee Lauder, InRiver, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Verizon, Waste Management, Deloitte, and CSC, applying advanced AI and data management techniques to optimize enterprise systems. His pioneering work on AI-based monitoring frameworks, intelligent data governance models, and cloud observability architecture has significantly influenced technology practices across banking, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Recognized by IEEE and Springer as a peer reviewer and international advisory committee member, Mr. Mogali continues to advance the field of AI-enabled enterprise ecosystems, integrating data science, automation, and cybersecurity innovation solidifying his reputation as a researcher of extraordinary ability and global impact.

Suneel Kumar Mogali is an accomplished Independent Researcher and Technologist with over 23+ years of combined professional and research experience spanning Artificial Intelligence (AI), Product Information Management (PIM), Cloud Computing, Cybersec... Show more

Vincent Morin

Vincent Morin

Vincent Morin possède une expérience éprouvée en tant qu'analyste opérationnel et FP&A dans les domaines manufacturiers et du réseau de détail. Ses intérêts particuliers pour la finance, la résolution de problèmes et la compétition l'on mené vers les circuits de la Financial Modeling World Cup (50e rang mondial, 4e au Canada en 2025) et du Microsoft Excel World Championship (seul canadien demi-finaliste en 2025).

Vincent Morin possède une expérience éprouvée en tant qu'analyste opérationnel et FP&A dans les domaines manufacturiers et du réseau de détail. Ses intérêts particuliers pour la finance, la résolution de problèmes et la compétition l'on mené vers les... Show more

Morten Steen

Morten Steen

Morten Steen er en erfaren sivilingeniør og doktor ingeniør fra NTNU, med bedriftsøkonomisk utdanning fra BI. Med over 20 års erfaring med ledelse av endrings- og forbedringsprosjekter, har han spesialisert seg på arbeidsprosesser, målstyring og organisasjonsutvikling. Hans brede industrielle bakgrunn spenner fra papir, metallurgi, mat og drikke til olje og energi.

Morten Steen er en erfaren sivilingeniør og doktor ingeniør fra NTNU, med bedriftsøkonomisk utdanning fra BI. Med over 20 års erfaring med ledelse av endrings- og forbedringsprosjekter, har han spesialisert seg på arbeidsprosesser, målstyring og orga... Show more

Alan Weber

Alan Weber


Experience includes semiconductor design automation, equipment and factory control system architectures, SEMI Information and Control standards, Advanced Process Control (APC)

Part of the semiconductor and manufacturing automation industries for over 50 years.

Experience includes semiconductor design automation, equipment and factory control system architectures, SEMI Information and Control standards, Advanced Process Control (APC) Part of the semiconductor and manufacturing automation industries fo... Show more

Ludovic Bossard

Ludovic Bossard

2nd year PhD Student at Fraunhofer ENAS specialized in developing AI and Computer Vision solutions to microelectronics industries

2nd year PhD Student at Fraunhofer ENAS specialized in developing AI and Computer Vision solutions to microelectronics industries Show more

Kalyani Vemulapalli

Kalyani Vemulapalli

Kalyani Vemulapalli, E.I.T., C.M.I.T., has over two years’ experience supporting design and construction of more than 40 miles of 84-inch water pipeline installed by open-cut and trenchless methods. She specializes in project documentation, quality verification, and QC reporting, and shares insights to support successful pipeline and tunnel construction projects.
She is a master's graduate from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with specialty in Construction Engineering and Management. Kalyani is a member of ASCE and active on Technical Committees: Pipeline Inspection (mop117) and Pipe Bedding, Backfill & Trench Shoring.
She is also an AAMP / NACE level 2 coating inspector.

Kalyani Vemulapalli, E.I.T., C.M.I.T., has over two years’ experience supporting design and construction of more than 40 miles of 84-inch water pipeline installed by open-cut and trenchless methods. She specializes in project documentation, quality v... Show more

Atharva Humar

Atharva Humar

Atharva is the Director of Paricott Industries, where he leads the transformation of a traditional manufacturing business into a modern, automation-driven and security-first organization. Atharva has championed the integration of software systems into manufacturing workflows, bridging the gap between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). His work emphasizes building systems that are not only efficient, but also secure by design, auditable, and adaptable to future demands.

Atharva is the Director of Paricott Industries, where he leads the transformation of a traditional manufacturing business into a modern, automation-driven and security-first organization. Atharva has championed the integration of software systems int... Show more

Saim Safder

Saim Safder

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help startups and enterprise businesses to become successful. Deep experience with EKS, AKS, GKE, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Meshes, Git-Ops and Open-stack, helping organizations instill DevOps for the modern age. I’m passionate about making open-source more accessible, creating technology to elevate people, and building communities. I’m also a Community Ambassador at Layer5/Cloud Native Islamabad & Cloud Native Expert at Ortelius Open Source Community.

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help star... Show more

Garrett Hammonds

Garrett Hammonds

Garrett Hammonds is the founder of Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM), a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital advertising, and web development & design. Garrett has spent 9+ years helping organizations grow — from local mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500–owned companies — across industries including manufacturing, logistics, eCommerce, and energy. His recent focus is set on how AI and shifting search behavior are reshaping content discovery.

Garrett Hammonds is the founder of Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM), a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital advertising, and web development & design. Garrett has spent 9+ years helping organizations grow — from local mo... Show more

Matt Wetherell

Matt Wetherell

Matt Wetherell is a 25+ year veteran of the IT industry. Entering the IT realm in the late 90's he has worked in enterprise level companies spanning manufacturing, healthcare, government, and consulting. Matt currently serves as the Infrastructure Manager for USNR, Inc focusing on leading the company forward in all aspects of IT infrastructure. Matt is based in Maryland and loves spending time with his family, drumming, and finding excellent tequilas to sample.

Matt Wetherell is a 25+ year veteran of the IT industry. Entering the IT realm in the late 90's he has worked in enterprise level companies spanning manufacturing, healthcare, government, and consulting. Matt currently serves as the Infrastructure Ma... Show more

Gizem Keskin

Gizem Keskin

Gizem Keskin, Co-founder and AI Engineer at Elanus Robotics, specializes in transforming traditional manufacturing processes into autonomous and intelligent systems. A double-major graduate in Computer and Mechatronics Engineering from Nişantaşı University, she approaches hardware-software integration with a multidisciplinary perspective. She develops unique solutions for complex production challenges using deep learning and computer vision technologies in industrial settings; by bridging academic discipline with field experience, she transforms theoretical models into real-time, scalable systems.

Gizem Keskin, Co-founder and AI Engineer at Elanus Robotics, specializes in transforming traditional manufacturing processes into autonomous and intelligent systems. A double-major graduate in Computer and Mechatronics Engineering from Nişantaşı Univ... Show more

Gerke Geurts

Gerke Geurts

Gerke lives in the architect elevator at BASF Agricultural Solutions, where he currently applies the learnings of his successes and mistakes from earlier roles as freelancer, small business owner, consultant, software developer, husband and father. Some of his writing lives in the archives of various Microsoft related magazines and some of his code still lives on in NHibernate.

Gerke lives in the architect elevator at BASF Agricultural Solutions, where he currently applies the learnings of his successes and mistakes from earlier roles as freelancer, small business owner, consultant, software developer, husband and father. S... Show more

Kristjan Cuznar

Kristjan Cuznar

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.

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 suppor... Show more

Nancy Orben

Nancy Orben

With over 25 years of experience, Nancy is a CPA who specializes in software consulting for wholesale distribution and manufacturing companies. Among her services are accounting and operations process reviews, software evaluation/selection, training, implementation, integration and data conversion. Nancy has worked with over 20 different accounting, inventory and manufacturing software products and loves to convert data. Nancy is certified in QuickBooks Desktop, QBO and Enterprise as well as several inventory software products. She has received these awards: Top 100 Insightful Accountant 2014-2018, 2020-2022 Top Desktop ProAdvisor 2017

With over 25 years of experience, Nancy is a CPA who specializes in software consulting for wholesale distribution and manufacturing companies. Among her services are accounting and operations process reviews, software evaluation/selection, training,... Show more

Arvindan Badrinarayanan

Arvindan Badrinarayanan

Arvind Badrinarayanan is a visionary global business leader with extensive, multifaceted experience in operations, supply chain, and executive management across manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce industries. With a strong foundation in engineering and dual MBAs from MIT Sloan School of Management and Cranfield School of Management, Arvind has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive transformative outcomes through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and innovation.
Currently based in Orlando, Florida, Arvind most recently served as Operations Manager at Amazon, where he led large-scale supply chain initiatives and spearheaded AI-enabled process enhancements. His leadership improved truck fill rates, enhanced operational efficiency, and elevated employee satisfaction. He also championed cost-saving initiatives, such as the PIT Champion program, and launched a financial inclusion workshop that empowered frontline associates in financial planning.
Previously, as CEO of Kartasi Industries in Kenya, Arvind transformed the company into a regional powerhouse. Under his stewardship, the company experienced substantial revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins. He oversaw strategic product launches, including the introduction of Disney-licensed products, and led geographic expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa. His operational reforms, including supply chain optimization and implementation of analytics tools, elevated delivery performance and reduced costs.
Arvind’s leadership at Transpaper Kenya Ltd as Chief Operating Officer saw him implement a cost reduction strategy and forge global partnerships to offer end-to-end solutions in the print and packaging domain. His earlier career included leading retail expansion for Apple’s premium reseller network in India and managing regional sales and distribution for Technova Imaging Systems across Africa and South Asia.
Recognized for his analytical acumen and deep commitment to continuous improvement, Arvind holds multiple certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, and Certified Board Director credentials. He is currently pursuing the APICS CSCP and has completed Amazon’s “AI for Leaders” program.
Arvind brings a global perspective, a passion for talent development, and a relentless drive for operational excellence. His ability to blend technology, data-driven strategies, and people-centric leadership makes him a compelling executive capable of steering organizations through complexity and change.

Arvind Badrinarayanan is a visionary global business leader with extensive, multifaceted experience in operations, supply chain, and executive management across manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce industries. With a strong foundation in engin... Show more

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