Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Hiten Parmar

Hiten Parmar

Hiten stands as a lead executive, thought leader and industry expert extending over 15 years in profession. As Director of South Africa’s national electric mobility programme, he delivers to the mandate of enabling the electric mobility ecosystem across both the public and private sectors. He also serves as liaison for multiple sector related forums within South Africa, as well as internationally on advancing electric mobility.
Encompassed with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Honours in Business Administration, Hiten’s passion extends across contributing to technological advancements within the industry globally through the deployment of interventions to solve major economic, competitiveness and societal challenges.

Hiten stands as a lead executive, thought leader and industry expert extending over 15 years in profession. As Director of South Africa’s national electric mobility programme, he delivers to the mandate of enabling the electric mobility ecosystem acr... Show more

Paul Jerchel

Paul Jerchel

Paul Jerchel is a student and advisory board member at Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Technology. He has experience in reliability engineering of microelectronics, sustainability science as well as innovation and research policy design.

Paul Jerchel is a student and advisory board member at Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Technology. He has experience in reliability engineering of microelectronics, sustainability science as well as innovation and research policy design. Show more

Stuart Burchill

Stuart Burchill

Stuart Burchill is an nano science based engineer who is making energy saving based products and material.

Stuart Burchill is an nano science based engineer who is making energy saving based products and material. Show more

Stephane Gervais

Stephane Gervais

Stéphane Gervais has more than 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry as global marketing, business development, innovation, project management, and product designer.
He has worked for multi-national companies in Europe and in Asia in the consumer and industrial segments. Stéphane also has experience in emerging technologies and markets. His current position is Executive VP Strategic Innovation at LACROIX Group : Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT), new technologies, electronics, autonomous vehicle and smart city are some of his favorite’s topics.
Stéphane holds a Doctorate degree (Ph. D) in Electronics from the University of Bordeaux (France) and an MBA degree from Newcastle University (Australia). He holds patents and wrote numerous papers.

Stéphane Gervais has more than 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry as global marketing, business development, innovation, project management, and product designer. He has worked for multi-national companies in Europe and in Asia in the ... Show more

Stephane Gervais Ducouret

Stephane Gervais Ducouret

Stéphane Gervais has more than 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry as global marketing, business development, innovation, project management, and product designer.
He has worked for multi-national companies in Europe and in Asia in the consumer and industrial segments. Stéphane also has experience in emerging technologies and markets. His current position is Executive VP Strategic Innovation, Partnership and Smart Data at LACROIX Group : Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT), new technologies, electronics, autonomous vehicle and smart city are some of his favorite’s topics.
Stéphane holds a Doctorate degree (Ph. D) in Electronics from the University of Bordeaux (France) and an MBA degree from Newcastle University (Australia). He holds patents and wrote numerous papers.

Stéphane Gervais has more than 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry as global marketing, business development, innovation, project management, and product designer. He has worked for multi-national companies in Europe and in Asia in the ... Show more

Joe Combs

Joe Combs

Joe Combs has spent 25 years on the front lines of the software industry. Joe holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Computer Science from Northern Kentucky University. He has served as a tech lead, architect, business analyst and scrummaster delivering real business value for companies like Swisscom, Sprint, FedEx, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Kroger, Luxottica and Quest Diagnostics. For the last 14 years Joe has been a consultant for Systems Evolution, solving his clients most challenging problems. Joe is an active scouting volunteer and is past president of the NKU College of Informatics Alumni Council and the Dan Beard Eagle Scout Association.

Joe Combs has spent 25 years on the front lines of the software industry. Joe holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Computer Science from Northern Kentucky University. He has served as a tech lead, arc... Show more

Amir Sabirovic

Amir Sabirovic

High-tech is the red thread that runs through his career DNA as he aims to know how things work on a deep technical level and understand the strategic impact of the solutions. This ambition led Amir to a road of entrepreneurship while in college, building a firm focused on software development outsourcing for the creative industry. After his startup journey, Amir joined the oldest management consultancy in the Netherlands, helping customers in various High-Tech sectors. In this role, he covered Data, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 and 3D Printing. The technological interest in combination with a passion for business and entrepreneurship led Amir to become the founding father of an Artificial Intelligence startup as part of the management consultancy firm.

He stands at the cradle of data science and organisational science. He aims to debunk the hypes surrounding Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Blockchain, and bring them back to the current reality of the businesses. His background in data-innovation projects and management consultancy enables him to transform companies into future proof digital organisations where analytical leadership is the core component. Amir helps companies with their digital transformation journey while developing the strategy and new business models based on data and artificial intelligence.

High-tech is the red thread that runs through his career DNA as he aims to know how things work on a deep technical level and understand the strategic impact of the solutions. This ambition led Amir to a road of entrepreneurship while in college, bui... Show more

Nikita Tokarev

Nikita Tokarev

- 12 years in IT-industry;
- Agile coach, product owner, SAP HCM architect in largest russian bank;
- Product lead in NLMK: responsible for mobile apps plus digital transformation ecosystem

- 12 years in IT-industry; - Agile coach, product owner, SAP HCM architect in largest russian bank; - Product lead in NLMK: responsible for mobile apps plus digital transformation ecosystem Show more

Fernando Sousa

Fernando Sousa

I'm a Salesforce Certified Developer, with over 10 years of experience working with development and passionate by the Salesforce ecosystem. In my spare time, I write a blog about Salesforce and try my best to share all this knowledge gained over time.

I'm a Salesforce Certified Developer, with over 10 years of experience working with development and passionate by the Salesforce ecosystem. In my spare time, I write a blog about Salesforce and try my best to share all this knowledge gained over time... Show more

Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson

Angela is an award-winning, fashion designer, industry innovator, disruptor, humanitarian, and consultant to hundreds of emerging fashion brands. She is best known as the Co-Founder of AZ’s fashion incubator FABRIC and the non-profit 501-c3 AZ Apparel Foundation.

Angela’s 25 years of industry and entrepreneurial experiences from LA to AZ have fueled her mission to mentor the next generation of design entrepreneurs as well as her vision to champion a new, innovative, responsible, and sustainable fashion industry for the 21st Century in the state of Arizona.

Angela is an award-winning, fashion designer, industry innovator, disruptor, humanitarian, and consultant to hundreds of emerging fashion brands. She is best known as the Co-Founder of AZ’s fashion incubator FABRIC and the non-profit 501-c3 AZ Appare... Show more

Marcos Lora Rosa

Marcos Lora Rosa

Consultant & Full Stack Developer .NET of Microsoft solutions. Enthusiast in the process of training on Big Data & ML environments to get the most out of productivity and system automation.

Consultant & Full Stack Developer .NET of Microsoft solutions. Enthusiast in the process of training on Big Data & ML environments to get the most out of productivity and system automation. Show more

Antonio Ferreira

Antonio Ferreira

Globally recognised technology and supply chain expert, futurologist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast. Antonio is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and brutally-honest style of accurate forecasting. Evangelising innovation with 20 years advisory experience in technology consulting, disruptive supply chains, and new business models. Continuously influencing the future, working together with most Fortune 500 global companies and mentoring hundreds of startups worldwide.

Globally recognised technology and supply chain expert, futurologist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast. Antonio is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and brutally-honest style of accurate forecasting. Evangelising innovation with 20 ye... Show more

David Krajewski

David Krajewski

Dave is a Senior Solutions Architect with Snowflake where he focuses on end-to-end data analytics solutions powered by the "Data Warehouse Built for the Cloud”, SNOWFLAKE! Dave is an experienced system engineering and data executive and has been responsible for leading data management, engineering, systems operations for over two decades. Dave has led several successful data warehousing programs in the financial, media and manufacturing industries. Dave holds a master’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University.

Dave is a Senior Solutions Architect with Snowflake where he focuses on end-to-end data analytics solutions powered by the "Data Warehouse Built for the Cloud”, SNOWFLAKE! Dave is an experienced system engineering and data executive and has been resp... Show more

Taiya Thompson

Taiya Thompson

After a life-changing experience managing her son’s multiple special needs with Cannabidiol (CBD), Taiya is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others. She started CBDchicks to be a resource for education and support so people can be better informed and empowered to be their best health advocate and founded Crooked Cactus CBD to provide access to safe and high-quality products they can trust and feel good giving to their families.

Taiya feels her main job as CEO is Chief Education Officer. She speaks on stages at industry trainings, expos, and trade shows to raise awareness, increase acceptance, and promote natural healing. Previously, Taiya spent 19 years as a CFP® and RLP® working in private wealth management for two of the Top 10 firms in the world. She has always been driven to help people and to inspire them to live their lives with passion and purpose. Now she’s doing that through plant medicine and encouraging people to restore their health and well-being so they can show up and do more of what makes them happy.

After a life-changing experience managing her son’s multiple special needs with Cannabidiol (CBD), Taiya is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others. She started CBDchicks to be a resource for education and support so peop... Show more

Amy Peck

Amy Peck

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with Fortune 500 companies, digital media/production companies and tech startups on XR strategy, content, development, product and GTM.

Amy holds several Advisory Board roles:
Geo.Network, a volumetric geospatial control platform
VantagePoint, VR Sexual Harassment Training
Venture Partner, Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator
XR Marin Leadership Council
Virtual World Society Ambassador

Amy is a mentor at Draper U, Women in XR Fund, Korean Innovation Center and River Studios and is an active member of several Women in Tech & STEM Education organizations. Amy is a member of the VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Digital Healthcare Committee and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee.

Amy's true passion for this technology emerged at Leap Motion where she launched the Enterprise division working with clients across every major vertical including healthcare, entertainment, retail, hospitality, education and government.

It became clear that there was a need to help foster XR development in the commercial arena and more importantly, shepherd these critical early wins. EndeavorVR was conceived for this very purpose.

Amy continues her work with Fortune 500 clients, helping them adopt XR for both internal process and consumer-facing initiatives, including marketing, customer experience, productivity and training. She engages the top content creators, designers, developers and platform partners to bring these solutions to fruition.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across many verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale.

Her own personal mission is to see XR accessible to all - fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and changing the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with ... Show more

Scott Cameron

Scott Cameron

Scott has over 25 years of experience in data transformation, data warehousing, business intelligence, and analytics with an emphasis on bridging the gap between business and technology and helping organizations adopt new technology. He has worked with clients in many sectors including healthcare, software and high tech, telecommunications, manufacturing, finance and insurance, and aerospace and defense. He is a published author, presenter, and helped develop and teach Microsoft data and analytics platform curriculum.

Scott has over 25 years of experience in data transformation, data warehousing, business intelligence, and analytics with an emphasis on bridging the gap between business and technology and helping organizations adopt new technology. He has worked wi... Show more

Michel Rockstroh

Michel Rockstroh

Michel Rockstroh is a graduate engineer in automotive engineering and currently serves as Head of Research & Development with more than ten years of experience in industrial product development and process optimization. His career spans from classical powertrain engineering to the industrialization of high-voltage battery systems in an international environment.

As a technology leader, he combines engineering excellence with strategic organizational development. Beyond driving innovation in complex technical systems, he is responsible for optimizing company-wide processes and regularly reports to senior management. He gained international experience during a multi-year assignment in the United States, where he supported large-scale industrialization projects.

Michel Rockstroh represents a holistic approach to technology — from early concept development to scalable industrial implementation. His focus lies in aligning engineering, digital transformation, and agile structures to build future-ready technology organizations.

Michel Rockstroh is a graduate engineer in automotive engineering and currently serves as Head of Research & Development with more than ten years of experience in industrial product development and process optimization. His career spans from classica... Show more

Mohan Vamsi Potti

Mohan Vamsi Potti

Mohan Vamsi Potti is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience in project controls, scheduling, and construction management across large-scale energy and industrial projects. Currently serving as a Project Controls Analyst at Gemma Power Systems in Austin, Texas, he specializes in developing comprehensive construction schedules, cost tracking, and earned value management for multi-million-dollar power generation facilities.
With a strong foundation in Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, and project management platforms like Procore and InEight, Mohan has managed complex projects including SLEC's $600M Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant and Venture Global's $100M Plaquemines LNG facility. His expertise encompasses critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, resource and cost loading, and change order management, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Before his current role, Mohan served as a Field Engineer at PCL Construction, where he led the development of detailed work packages, streamlined RFI processes, and reduced material shortages by 40% through effective inventory management. His hands-on experience includes safety auditing, quality tracking, and coordination with cross-functional teams across projects for Formosa Plastics and Chevron Phillips Chemical.
Mohan holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Construction Engineering and Management from Texas A&M University, where he was recognized with the Zachry Department Excellence Fellowship. He earned his Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from the prestigious National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India.
His technical proficiency extends to design and markup tools, including Revit, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD, complemented by advanced skills in data analytics and financial forecasting. Certified in PMP, FE Civil, and OSHA 30-hour Construction, Mohan brings a comprehensive approach to project delivery, combining technical expertise with strategic planning and stakeholder communication. He is committed to driving project success through innovative solutions, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership.

Mohan Vamsi Potti is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience in project controls, scheduling, and construction management across large-scale energy and industrial projects. Currently serving as a Project Controls A... Show more

Ghazanfar Riaz Sheikh

Ghazanfar Riaz Sheikh

As a Microsoft BU leader with a proven track record in program strategy, technical roadmap development, delivery, and customer engagement, I excel in navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape. With deep expertise in Retail & CPG, Telecom, and Manufacturing, I am passionate about guiding organizations to harness the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Copilot ecosystem.

As a Microsoft BU leader with a proven track record in program strategy, technical roadmap development, delivery, and customer engagement, I excel in navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape. With deep expertise in Retail & CPG, Telec... Show more

Santosh Yerasuri

Santosh Yerasuri

Supply chain, Transportation Engineering, Goverance

Supply chain, Transportation Engineering, Goverance Show more

Anand R J

Anand R J

I am a Data Scientist and currently work as a Data Specialist at Diversified Botanics where I focus on AI driven analytics and cloud based data solutions. I hold a Master’s degree in Information Science from the University of Arizona and have experience building executive dashboards, generative AI pipelines and healthcare analytics systems. I have led machine learning initiatives across healthcare, agriculture and manufacturing, with published research in precision farming and medical imaging. I have also received international recognition for my research presentations such as Best Presenter award 2024 IEEE Explore conference, Osaka University, Japan.

I am a Data Scientist and currently work as a Data Specialist at Diversified Botanics where I focus on AI driven analytics and cloud based data solutions. I hold a Master’s degree in Information Science from the University of Arizona and have experie... 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

Andreas Kluth

Andreas Kluth

Berufserfahrung
2009 - 2011 IFF Universität Stuttgart
Seit 2011 Fraunhofer IPA

Branchenkompetenzen
Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, Automobil- und Automobilzulieferindustrie, Prozessindustrie, Halbleiterindustrie, Sonstige Branchen

Methodische Kompetenzen
Digitalisierte Auftragsabwicklung, Komplexitätsbewirtschaftung, Turbulenzanalyse, Schlankes Auftragsmanagement, effiziente Produktionsplanung und -steuerung, Optimierung Produktionslogistik, Auswahl und Einführung von ERP- und MES-Systemen, Geschäftsprozessoptimierung, Wissensmanagement in der Produktion, Digitale Fabrik

Projekterfahrung
Auswahl und Einführung einer standortübergreifenden Planungssoftware (ERP-/APS-/MES)
Erarbeitung einer Entwicklungsroadmap für das Auftragsmanagement
Konzeption und Implementierung eines Auftragszentrums
Konzeption einer effizienten Auftragsplanung und –steuerung
Potenzialanalyse im Bereich MES für Produktionsbereiche

Berufserfahrung 2009 - 2011 IFF Universität Stuttgart Seit 2011 Fraunhofer IPA Branchenkompetenzen Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, Automobil- und Automobilzulieferindustrie, Prozessindustrie, Halbleiterindustrie, Sonstige Branchen Methodische ... Show more

Cheryl Bansal

Cheryl Bansal

System Software Professional with 10+ years experience

System Software Professional with 10+ years experience Show more

Peter Schmitter

Peter Schmitter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-schmitter-a95492264/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-schmitter-a95492264/ Show more

Matias Zayas

Matias Zayas

Data Product Manager | Business Intelligence (BI), Low-Code y Data Governance | Adopción, gobierno ágil y claridad operativa en entornos industriales B2B

Data Product Manager | Business Intelligence (BI), Low-Code y Data Governance | Adopción, gobierno ágil y claridad operativa en entornos industriales B2B Show more

Hannes Preishuber

Hannes Preishuber

finest coding for 35 years

finest coding for 35 years Show more

Jonathan Blaue

Jonathan Blaue

Jonathan has been designing secure Microsoft 365 cloud environments for the past 10 years. He provides organizations with advisory, planning, and strategic roadmaps to help them move to or maximize their cloud environments. His primary focus is Security, Compliance, Identity, Management, and Privacy.

Jonathan has been designing secure Microsoft 365 cloud environments for the past 10 years. He provides organizations with advisory, planning, and strategic roadmaps to help them move to or maximize their cloud environments. His primary focus is Secur... Show more

Manikantha varaprasad Inakollu

Manikantha varaprasad Inakollu

Mani is an accomplished Enterprise business applications transformation leader with over 17+ years of experience in implementing and optimizing multiple ERPs along with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) solutions across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and project management domains. He has extensive expertise in architecting, designing, and leading end-to-end ERP implementations, including system integrations, business process transformations, and managed services post-implementation.

Mani has also contributed to innovation initiatives such as building Power Apps, enhancing business process adoptability, and implementing solutions to support continuous improvement. Passionate about sharing his knowledge, Mani frequently speaks on ERP strategy, D365 F&O best practices, and driving excellence in enterprise operations.

Mani is an accomplished Enterprise business applications transformation leader with over 17+ years of experience in implementing and optimizing multiple ERPs along with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) solutions across manufactu... Show more

Amulya Santhosh Babu

Amulya Santhosh Babu

I am a data analyst with experience delivering insight driven reporting solutions in regulated and operational environments.
I specialise in translating complex data into clear, decision focused visuals for non technical stakeholders.
My work spans Power BI, Python, and data integration across manufacturing and operational systems.
I have led end to end analytics projects from requirements gathering to delivery and user training.
I am particularly interested in visual storytelling and time based analysis.
I focus on using the right tool for the right problem rather than over engineering solutions.
My approach balances data governance, usability, and business impact.
I am passionate about enabling better decisions through clarity and simplicity.

I am a data analyst with experience delivering insight driven reporting solutions in regulated and operational environments. I specialise in translating complex data into clear, decision focused visuals for non technical stakeholders. My work spans... Show more

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