Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Adriano Mota

Adriano Mota

Solutions Architect with technical background and experience in enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native standards to build scalable modern architectures and legacy systems. Focused on delivering the best solution to fit the customer scenarios.

Solutions Architect with technical background and experience in enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native standards to build scalable modern architectures and legacy systems. Focused on delivering the best solution to fit the cust... Show more

Graeme Payne

Graeme Payne

Graeme Payne has more than 35 years of IT audit, technology risk, and security experience working in the consumer products, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and insurance industries. He has held leadership positions and led teams in the design and implementation information security programs for Fortune 500 companies.

Graeme has developed and presented business cases for investment in security and risk programs. He has regularly presented to Senior Leadership Teams and Board of Directors on risk and security.

Graeme has extensive experience of managing through a major data breach, including the initial response, public notification and remediation. He has testified to Congress and regulators on the breach.

Graeme holds numerous information security certifications. He is a regular speaker on cybersecurity topics. He is the author of the book “The New Era of Cybersecurity Breaches: A Case Study and Lessons Learned” and writes articles on cybersecurity topics.

Graeme Payne has more than 35 years of IT audit, technology risk, and security experience working in the consumer products, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and insurance industries. He has held leadership positions and led teams in the... Show more

Georgina King

Georgina King

Georgina is a Business Intelligence professional, with over 7 years experience in IT & Business Services consulting. Currently, she serves as a Business Intelligence Analyst in the manufacturing sector, where she lends her skills to developing BI solutions for real-time data.

In addition to her analytics work, Georgina is also passionate about automation, and enjoys blending her knowledge in data with her interest in IoT and AI to build futuristic automations and interfaces.

Georgina is a Business Intelligence professional, with over 7 years experience in IT & Business Services consulting. Currently, she serves as a Business Intelligence Analyst in the manufacturing sector, where she lends her skills to developing BI sol... Show more

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is a TEDx speaker and former Tech Executive from Texas Instruments. She co-chaired the Technology & Manufacturing Women’s ERG, which supported over 500 employees across three continents and 8 countries. Sirisha is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and investor. She has a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and is an IEEE Senior Member.

Sirisha has empowered women and students globally reaching 50+ countries through podcasts, workshops, and speaking engagements. She hosted the top 30% Spotify podcast "Women, Career & Life." She is a recognized expert: on LinkedIn as a "Top Leadership Voice" and "Top Public Speaking Voice."

Sirisha has spoken at venues such as Toyota North America (keynote), Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Society of Women's Engineers, Johns Hopkins University, Carnegie Mellon University and more. Empowering women in leadership: I guide women to achieve leadership roles and financial independence.

Sirisha is passionate about empowering women to achieve leadership roles and financial independence. She is invested in student success by enabling them to navigate their careers and achieve financial success. Sirisha also leans into her technical expertise and is actively engaged in addressing the workforce development gap in High Tech Manufacturing and the Semiconductor Industry.

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is a TEDx speaker and former Tech Executive from Texas Instruments. She co-chaired the Technology & Manufacturing Women’s ERG, which supported over 500 employees across three continents and 8 countries. Sirisha is a keynote sp... Show more

Laurent Porot

Laurent Porot

Laurent is Market Development Manager at Kraton, based in the Netherlands, in charge of technical development for polymer and pine chemical additives in paving and roofing application.
He has a master degree in civil engineering from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees, France. With 30 years of experience, he has capitalised a worldwide expertise on pavement engineering with pavement design, materials, job works and research & development.
He is representative for Kraton at EAPA and Eurobitume, chairman of LCA Eurobitume LCA and chairman of CEN TC336 sustainability task group.

Laurent is Market Development Manager at Kraton, based in the Netherlands, in charge of technical development for polymer and pine chemical additives in paving and roofing application. He has a master degree in civil engineering from Ecole Nationale... Show more

Indrajit Zope

Indrajit Zope

• Indrajit is highly experienced SAP Senior Solution Architect having expertise in designing and implementing SAP solutions across multiple industries.
• He is Known for expertise in both SAP products and business processes. Undertaking large SAP implementations, upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives, which ensures SAP systems alignment with business goals, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and seamless integrity with other enterprise systems.
• Indrajit brings over 12 years of experience and certified in niche SAP technologies such as SAP Extended warehouse Management, SAP Activate project management, SAP Gen AI, SAP Material management, along with ITIL.
• He has delivered measurable results within multiple industry sectors such as Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and gas, F&B, Chemical, Pharmaceutical. Implemented feature-rich software solutions in SAP and web applications that facilitate millions of supply chain transactions across the USA. His leadership has empowered cross-functional teams to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient enterprise systems.
• Indrajit has led numerous end-to-end SAP transformations where he was a key driver to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goal of aligning technology with business objectives. Specialized in SAP S/4HANA rise with SAP, SAP logistics execution, SAP sourcing and procurement to drive digital transformation and operational efficiency.
• He developed and manage the relationships with clients, ensuring they are aware of relevant SAP solutions. Pioneer in generating new business opportunities by identifying and nurturing leads and keeping customers informed about SAP product innovations and roadmaps on potential upgrades or new implementations.
• He is a senior member of esteemed organizations, including IEEE, ISA. Also a member of CSI, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) , and IAENG, which continuously enrich his expertise further.
• He is an active judge for prestigious global awards such as Globee Awards, Titan awards, DVSF, Business Intelligence, Future City.
• Indrajit was a speaker in international conference on recent advances in social sciences and humanities CASH 3.0 2024, which was organized by Eudoxia research university, New castle USA.
• He designed scalable, robust, and secure SAP architecture solutions (e.g., S/4HANA, SAP ERP, SAP Cloud) that align with business processes. Developed functional designs for SAP modules like EWM, WM, MM, SD, PP, etc based on business processes and integration requirements for reputed industries globally.
• Indrajit developed strategies for integrating SAP with other enterprise applications, cloud services, third-party solutions, and data sources. Defined the data architecture, including database design, data migration, and data integration strategies within SAP.
• His contribution in merger and acquisitions is commendable where he lead multiple M&A assignments and delivered hight quality results, also Lead the configurations of SAP modules to meet business requirements, including customizing system settings, workflow automation, reports and user interfaces in M&A.
• He ensures seamless data flow between SAP and external systems using middleware like SAP PI/PO, MuleSoft or APIs. Worked as a SME for SAP and client, utilizing understanding of functional FDD and technical TDD architecture design and integration with third party Manufacturing execution systems, warehousing systems
• Indrajit developed a custom digital solution in SAP to Identify potential technical risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, including system redundancies, failovers, and back-up plans.
• He played a pivotable role being part of solutions team of leading pharmaceutical industry the manufacturing of multiple vaccines including covid 19 vaccine which is commendable in national interest of united states.

• Indrajit is highly experienced SAP Senior Solution Architect having expertise in designing and implementing SAP solutions across multiple industries. • He is Known for expertise in both SAP products and business processes. Undertaking large SAP ... Show more

Rob Oud

Rob Oud

Seasoned Entrepeneur with many years of experience. Specialized in Project business in Architecture, building and manufacturing.

Seasoned Entrepeneur with many years of experience. Specialized in Project business in Architecture, building and manufacturing. Show more

Smith Kevin

Smith Kevin

Bearing and Tool Service.

Bearing and Tool Service. Show more

George Blake

George Blake

I am an expert at using technology to solve real world problems in healthcare and manufacturing

I am an expert at using technology to solve real world problems in healthcare and manufacturing Show more

Greg Cupal

Greg Cupal

Greg Cupal began working in manufacturing where his career advanced by using Lean Process Improvement techniques to build efficiency in his departments. His business insights and technical ability eventually lead him to support, design and testing roles at a major ERP software vendor. Greg has been using mental models to diagnose collaboration and coordination problems throughout his career. The practical application of mental models has inspired him to learn and apply the related topics of Systems Thinking and Complex Adaptive Systems.

Greg Cupal began working in manufacturing where his career advanced by using Lean Process Improvement techniques to build efficiency in his departments. His business insights and technical ability eventually lead him to support, design and testing ro... Show more

Hameed Madwar

Hameed Madwar

Hameed Madwar holds the position of Innovation Manager at Bridgestone Americas. In this position, Hameed is responsible of pushing the XR technology across Bridgestone plants for Manufacturing.

Hameed Madwar holds the position of Innovation Manager at Bridgestone Americas. In this position, Hameed is responsible of pushing the XR technology across Bridgestone plants for Manufacturing. Show more

Mouhamad MOUAZEN

Mouhamad MOUAZEN

Mouhamad MOUAZEN, I am a graduate of Mines ParisTech Graduate School (École des Mines de Paris) where I received my PhD in Sciences and Materials Engineering in 2011.
I Started my professional career as a researcher engineer into TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES in 2012 at the Research Center of Solaize where I developed and formulated new bitumen for road an industrial applications. In 2017, I joined the bitumen Direction at Paris as a Product Manager and I am in charge of the portfolio of Styrelf (PmB) and industrial bitumen. I have a total of 12 (twelve) years of work and research experience in the field of bitumen including the preparation of my PhD degree. I am the author of numerous scientific publications regarding bitumen and am the author of more than 15 (fifteen) priority patents and patent applications.

Mouhamad MOUAZEN, I am a graduate of Mines ParisTech Graduate School (École des Mines de Paris) where I received my PhD in Sciences and Materials Engineering in 2011. I Started my professional career as a researcher engineer into TOTAL MARKETING SE... Show more

Bella Swan

Bella Swan

Hi, I am Bella Swan. I have been working as a product manager at Rananjay Exports for more than five years. Rananjay Exports is a worldwide manufacturing and wholesaling company based in India that deals in Chakra Jewelry and other 200 plus varieties of gemstones. Our jewelry is made with genuine and ethically sourced gemstones that are loved by jewelry resellers worldwide. Bearing the signature of Rananjay Exports, each jewel is created with good quality. Moreover, We are dedicated to giving exclusive member benefits to our customers with a memorable shopping experience.

Hi, I am Bella Swan. I have been working as a product manager at Rananjay Exports for more than five years. Rananjay Exports is a worldwide manufacturing and wholesaling company based in India that deals in Chakra Jewelry and other 200 plus varieties... Show more

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma

Expert in Developing End to End Data Science Solutions

Expert in Developing End to End Data Science Solutions Show more

A B Vijay Kumar

A B Vijay Kumar

Hybrid Cloud Management Services - is the largest business unit in IBM Services. In this role - AB is responsible in driving technology innovation, NextGen Software engineering and Platform Engineering practices, and delivery of large accounts across the industry - across the technology stack, with focus on Multi-Cloud/Hybrid/Red Hat. He is responsible to transform the AMS, by bringing in new age engineering practices. Drive the change through Cloud Application Services Delivery Unit (formally called Application Innovation Lab). AB is responsible for building the CAS delivery based on the garage practices & is responsible for the overall technical delivery.

Hybrid Cloud Management Services - is the largest business unit in IBM Services. In this role - AB is responsible in driving technology innovation, NextGen Software engineering and Platform Engineering practices, and delivery of large accounts across... Show more

Khaoula Aouedi

Khaoula Aouedi

Khaoula BEN SMIDA AOUEDI​
Software Engineer ​
ISTQB Test Manager, ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Advanced Level Certified ​
Micro Focus Quality &Test Management Certified ​
TMMi Certified

My experiences: ​
5 Years: Information System Development Consultant​
10 Years : Software Quality, including 8 years as a test manager and Quality Advocate ​
ISTQB Test manager &trainer career development coach

My interests: ​
Share my knowledge about quality in LinkedIn ​
Be up to date with technological watches​
Coaching people on their testing careers and softskills

Khaoula BEN SMIDA AOUEDI​ Software Engineer ​ ISTQB Test Manager, ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Advanced Level Certified ​ Micro Focus Quality &Test Management Certified ​ TMMi Certified My experiences: ​ 5 Years: Information System Developmen... Show more

Jayanth Kande

Jayanth Kande

I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer with expertise in building scalable enterprise systems, cloud-native microservices, and data-driven applications. My current focus is on applying AI and machine learning to financial services, particularly in fraud detection, risk management, and compliance.

I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer with expertise in building scalable enterprise systems, cloud-native microservices, and data-driven applications. My current focus is on applying AI and machine learning to financial services, particularly in fraud... Show more

Collin Quiring

Collin Quiring

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training.
Collin is certified in Power BI and has trained 1000's of individuals in the usage of Power BI ranging from introductory to advanced courses. His passion is for users at all levels to get the most out of the software as possible to be able to produce results that are meaningful and actionable.

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training. Collin is certifi... Show more

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Edgaras Bencevičius

Edgaras Bencevičius

As a BC consultant for more than 15 years I have seen the ins and outs of various trade and manufacturing companies. There are some underlying challenges that all those companies face and in my current role as a product development manager I am transforming the solutions to these challenges into scalable products.

As a BC consultant for more than 15 years I have seen the ins and outs of various trade and manufacturing companies. There are some underlying challenges that all those companies face and in my current role as a product development manager I am trans... Show more

David Christle

David Christle

Jonathan Wickström

Jonathan Wickström

With a strong background in manufacturing I'm on the constant look out for how we can bridge the gap between OT and IT to leverage new and existent technology to drive true value realization.

With a strong background in manufacturing I'm on the constant look out for how we can bridge the gap between OT and IT to leverage new and existent technology to drive true value realization. Show more

Enrique Tello

Enrique Tello

Senior Consultant at enVista, is passionate about optimizing business processes, delivering best practice designs, and providing innovative solutions to clients' needs. He has driven solutions in Warehousing and Production, enhancing data capture for a comprehensive operational view, increased visibility, and data-rich decision-making. Enrique has collaborated with companies in manufacturing, distribution, and retail to refine inventory policies, achieving greater traceability and efficiency.

Senior Consultant at enVista, is passionate about optimizing business processes, delivering best practice designs, and providing innovative solutions to clients' needs. He has driven solutions in Warehousing and Production, enhancing data capture for... Show more

Sam Wahbah

Sam Wahbah

Principal Packaging and Manufacturing Engineer at Olympus Surgical Technologies America (2019–Present)
Sam Wahbah is a seasoned packaging and manufacturing engineer with over 15 years of experience in the medical device industry. Currently, as Principal Packaging and Manufacturing Engineer at Olympus, Sam leads the development of packaging solutions for medical devices, ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining product integrity and safety.

Previously, Sam served as Senior Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific (2006–2013), where he ensured compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards in the development and manufacturing of medical devices. His expertise includes FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.

Sam holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and is AAMI-certified in CAPA and Quality Systems. His experience spans packaging design, process validation, risk management, and packaging design controls, all crucial to producing high-quality medical devices.

Passionate about the role of packaging engineers in medical device safety, Sam is committed to advancing best practices in packaging design, quality systems, and continuous improvement.

Principal Packaging and Manufacturing Engineer at Olympus Surgical Technologies America (2019–Present) Sam Wahbah is a seasoned packaging and manufacturing engineer with over 15 years of experience in the medical device industry. Currently, as Princ... Show more

Karol Ślasko

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Jason Spanos

Jason Spanos

Jason Spanos applies method and rigor to everything he approaches. He is about to hit 30 years of experience working with ERP systems and has done everything from building interfaces to project management to sales and marketing. Jason stays focused on current research data and methods for successful projects and firmly believes that reflection and continuous improvement are required for growth. His current pet peeve is the term "best practice" - which should be replaced with the term "better practice", suggesting there is always room to explore better ways to do things in the future.

Jason Spanos applies method and rigor to everything he approaches. He is about to hit 30 years of experience working with ERP systems and has done everything from building interfaces to project management to sales and marketing. Jason stays focused o... Show more

Rhijnhardt Marais

Rhijnhardt Marais

Field Service Architect and Lead Consultant

Field Service Architect and Lead Consultant Show more

Jens Mueller

Jens Mueller

Jens Müller is a seasoned Enterprise Architect with a strong track record in shaping IT landscapes for global organizations. Currently serving at Allianz Kunde und Markt GmbH as Business Owner of the Eventing Platform in Germany, he specializes in Integration Architecture, Eventing, IAM, and external Partner integration. With over a decade of experience, he has held key roles at Allianz in Germany, BMW Group, Red Bull, EY and Accenture, demonstrating expertise in CRM systems, BI, Reporting and cutting-edge technologies such as Salesforce, SAP, AWS, and Cloud Solutions. His leadership spans strategic development, global financial planning, and overseeing end-to-end processes. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business informatics from Hochschule Furtwangen and a short detour at TU Munich (TUM).

Jens Müller is a seasoned Enterprise Architect with a strong track record in shaping IT landscapes for global organizations. Currently serving at Allianz Kunde und Markt GmbH as Business Owner of the Eventing Platform in Germany, he specializes in In... Show more

Dries Dennequin

Dries Dennequin

Actief binnen Fluvius sinds 2007, als projectleider uitrol publieke laadpalen, en sinds 2020 als Fleetmanager verantwoordelijk voor de dienstvoertuigen en leasingwagens binnen Fluvius.

Actief binnen Fluvius sinds 2007, als projectleider uitrol publieke laadpalen, en sinds 2020 als Fleetmanager verantwoordelijk voor de dienstvoertuigen en leasingwagens binnen Fluvius. Show more

Seth Dobrin

Seth Dobrin

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursuit of AI-enabled transformation, culminating in his role as IBM's inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, where he effectively integrated AI initiatives into complex business ecosystems.

Before this, as Chief Data Officer at IBM's Software Group, he was instrumental in modernizing the business through data-driven insights. His unique, human-centered approach to AI strategy and its application has helped transform global corporations and propelled a more people-focused AI discourse in the industry.

An ardent advocate of responsible and inclusive AI, Dr. Dobrin served as President of the Responsible AI Institute and actively supports Women Leaders in Data and AI. His transformative contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including AIConics Innovator of the Year and recognition amongst the Top 10 Most Influential Chief AI Officers and Top 50 Tech Entrepreneurs in 2023.

Dobrin's multidisciplinary approach is grounded in his scientific background, holding a Doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University. This and his business acumen inform his impactful work at the nexus of AI, data, and business transformation.

His inspirational leadership, commitment to inclusivity, and human-centric approach to AI underscore his profound influence on ethical AI development worldwide.

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursui... Show more

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