Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Tyler Dewar

Tyler Dewar

Tyler has experience in the planning, design, and construction of large diameter pipelines. He has been involved with pipeline projects up to 72-inches in diameter and has experience in settling and erosion calculation, pipe design calculations, vertical drop shaft design and, trenchless engineering design. Tyler has been directly involved in planning, design and, permitting of large diameter pipelines and has served as lead project designer on more than $10 million of pipeline projects. In addition to experience in large diameter pipeline, he has experience with HEC-RAS storm water modeling for roadway and floodplain construction.

Tyler has experience in the planning, design, and construction of large diameter pipelines. He has been involved with pipeline projects up to 72-inches in diameter and has experience in settling and erosion calculation, pipe design calculations, vert... Show more

John Hepworth

John Hepworth

John has been working in the medical device manufacturing space for more than 15 years. Over the last five years his focus has shifted to cybersecurity of medical devices. During this time he has been a volunteer for both the Biohacking Village at DEFCON and the Healthcare Hacking Community at Saintcon.

John has been working in the medical device manufacturing space for more than 15 years. Over the last five years his focus has shifted to cybersecurity of medical devices. During this time he has been a volunteer for both the Biohacking Village at ... Show more

Elvis Moreland

Elvis Moreland

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and technical methods. Expertise in implementing security and privacy policy, plans, processes, tools, procedures, and governance for both on-premise and the cloud. Expert in solid statutory and regulatory policy and governance programs to meet or exceed mandates such as CISA, FISMA, FFIEC, HIPAA, CMS, DFARS, DHS TSA, GDPR, and CCPA. Currently retooling and pursuing an MBA in Cyber Security Management.

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and techn... Show more

Mark Munson

Mark Munson

Mark brings over 25 years of industry experience to include sales, marketing, customer service and operational management. Mark has owned and operated several organizations and always focused on delivering high quality, high value solutions to his clients. For the past 20 years, Mark has focused his efforts on servicing the distribution and manufacturing sectors and delivering solutions based on the Microsoft stack that drives innovation and competitive advantage for his clients.

Mark is a popular and sought-after speaker and has presented at events to include the SMART Manufacturing Conference, the Business and Marketing Alliance, Georgia Tech Manufacturing Symposium, multiple Georgia Industry Association Annual Meetings and several Microsoft conferences, among others. Mark holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Georgia.

Mark brings over 25 years of industry experience to include sales, marketing, customer service and operational management. Mark has owned and operated several organizations and always focused on delivering high quality, high value solutions to his cl... Show more

Nadia Bendjedou

Nadia Bendjedou

Nadia is a vice president of Oracle E-Business Suite Strategy, with cross suite responsibility; go to market initiatives, and customer, partner and field enablement activities. Nadia joined Oracle back in 1991 and her main objective is to help customers understand the value that each release of the Oracle E-Business Suite brings to them.

Nadia is a three-time recipient of the Oracle Applications User Group 'Ambassador of the Year' Award (2007, 2009, 2010) and received the Oracle Applications User Group Lifetime Service Award in 2011. Nadia has also received the UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) Inspiring Speaker Award (for UKOUG 2011 Conference). More recently in 2023, Nadia received: (1) UKOUG Best Apps Speaker of the Year Awards and (2) UKOUG Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nadia is a vice president of Oracle E-Business Suite Strategy, with cross suite responsibility; go to market initiatives, and customer, partner and field enablement activities. Nadia joined Oracle back in 1991 and her main objective is to help custom... Show more

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

Richard Martin

Richard Martin

35 ans en transformations majeures.
CPMO chez Bell pendant 5 ans après un début de carrière comme agent d'amélioration continue. Directeur du développement de produit chez Fido pendant 3 ans, VP-Solutions d'affaires chez M3K (2ans), VP-Opérations et Transformation pendant 5 ans chez Groupe Labrie (manufacturier de plus de 600 employés), Co-propriétaire de Telops en arospace, Bureau du président chez Optel, Directeur principal de la transformation numérique de Beneva, Conseiller senior en transformation pendant plus de 10 ans dans de grandes organisations.

35 ans en transformations majeures. CPMO chez Bell pendant 5 ans après un début de carrière comme agent d'amélioration continue. Directeur du développement de produit chez Fido pendant 3 ans, VP-Solutions d'affaires chez M3K (2ans), VP-Opérations et... Show more

Innocent Unachukwu

Innocent Unachukwu

I am Innocent Unachukwu, a social entrepreneur, innovative technologist and a passionate software developer. I am super passionate about using tech solutions to alleviate or solve the socio-economic challenges facing our local communities and help people live more enriched lives.

I am Innocent Unachukwu, a social entrepreneur, innovative technologist and a passionate software developer. I am super passionate about using tech solutions to alleviate or solve the socio-economic challenges facing our local communities and help pe... Show more

Srinath Remala

Srinath Remala

Drawing on a global career leading organizations through major technology shifts, Srinath is a seasoned strategist who drives business value through technological evolution. His extensive experience spans Fortune 100 enterprises and an international consulting career, giving him a proven ability to connect business vision with IT execution. He recently applied this expertise in the public health space, leading critical data interoperability and SaaS commercialization projects. A firm believer in treating data as a strategic asset, his work is focused on building the foundations for modern AI/ML applications. With a passion for R&D, Srinath is both a hands-on architect and an adaptable leader who drives innovation in any environment.

Drawing on a global career leading organizations through major technology shifts, Srinath is a seasoned strategist who drives business value through technological evolution. His extensive experience spans Fortune 100 enterprises and an international ... Show more

Pedro Azevedo

Pedro Azevedo

The speaker is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Aveiro, who performed research on Autonomous Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Laboratory of Automation and Robotics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The author's research focused on object detection and tracking using Deep Learning for ADAS. Following the completion of his master's degree, the speaker transitioned to the industry, where he worked on real time ML applied to manufacturing industry and now works on large scale machine learning systems; developing end to end ML pipelines trough use cases in world class fashion brands such as adidas.

The speaker is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Aveiro, who performed research on Autonomous Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Laboratory of Automation and Robotics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The autho... Show more

Kingsley Enagu

Kingsley Enagu

I’m Kingsley Enagu, the Creative Director and CEO of The LightWay, a creative-tech startup dedicated to empowering designers and developers through collaboration, innovation, and education.

For over five years, I’ve worked passionately as a Photoshop designer with growing expertise in Firefly and user experience (UX). My design journey began in 2020 with a love for visual storytelling — transforming ideas into meaningful digital experiences — and has evolved into a mission to bridge creativity with technology.

Through The LightWay, I’ve trained and mentored 100+ creatives across Nigeria, both virtually and in person, helping them build practical design skills and adapt to the rapid changes driven by AI. I’m also deeply involved in developing collaborative software that supports other designers and developers, fostering a more connected and innovative creative ecosystem.

Currently, I’m expanding my knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, exploring how these technologies can enhance creativity, automate workflows, and reshape how we think about design.

At my core, I believe that creativity and technology are not competitors but collaborators — and my mission is to help the next generation of creatives unlock their potential by merging human imagination with intelligent tools.

I’m Kingsley Enagu, the Creative Director and CEO of The LightWay, a creative-tech startup dedicated to empowering designers and developers through collaboration, innovation, and education. For over five years, I’ve worked passionately as a Photos... Show more

Udhaya chandran Shanmugam

Udhaya chandran Shanmugam

Technical leader in both traditional and open network architectures with 16+ years of experience working in various network segments like Datacenter, Enterprise, ISP and cloud networking.

Technical leader in both traditional and open network architectures with 16+ years of experience working in various network segments like Datacenter, Enterprise, ISP and cloud networking. Show more

Claudio Saurin

Claudio Saurin

Per più di 20 anni ho rivestito il ruolo di direttore tecnico in diverse aziende manifatturiere
Nella mia ultima esperienza aziendale ho guidato diversi team che hanno sviluppato in modalità agile più di 50 prodotti industriali dotati di software di automazione.
Ho diretto la transizione verso questo nuovo approccio con la costituzione di una “Mini-Fabbrica Agile” all’interno della quale operavano oltre 190 persone.
Oggi affianco le aziende nello sviluppo agile dei nuovi prodotti e nella necessaria trasformazione organizzativa

Su di me…
Ogni mattina pratico mindfulness.
Amo camminare nella natura e intraprendere viaggi itineranti senza un percorso definito.
Sono un appassionato di cinema e un vorace lettore di saggi.

Per più di 20 anni ho rivestito il ruolo di direttore tecnico in diverse aziende manifatturiere Nella mia ultima esperienza aziendale ho guidato diversi team che hanno sviluppato in modalità agile più di 50 prodotti industriali dotati di software d... Show more

Lillian Ash Baker

Lillian Ash Baker

Lillian Ash Baker (aka Zap!) is a Lead Product Security Engineer with The Boeing Company and Wisk Aero, securing the next generation of civil aviation aircraft. She is responsible for driving cybersecurity requirements across the entire aircraft ecosystem and certifying to DO-356/326. Prior to their time in Product Security, Lily was at Collins Aerospace for 15 years, responsible for the development, test, manufacturing, and integration of civil avionics equipment with a focus on Navigation and Inertial Systems. They have dealt with civil avionics certification to ARP-4754A, DO-160, DO-178, D…Ok, you get the idea. From particle accelerators to inertial flight testing, Lily has plenty Certified Scars and the stories they tell. When not designing aircraft systems, she volunteers as the CFP Organizer at the Aerospace Village.

Lillian Ash Baker (aka Zap!) is a Lead Product Security Engineer with The Boeing Company and Wisk Aero, securing the next generation of civil aviation aircraft. She is responsible for driving cybersecurity requirements across the entire aircraft ecos... Show more

Mikhail Lvovskii

Mikhail Lvovskii

HR professional with 25+ years of corporate expereince.
Various industries and sizes, mainly big multinational corporations.
Led international HR teams, focusing on the delivering greatest value for busienss.
Around COVID times got inspired with front running streams in the area of People & Culture such as:
- self-managing teams
- contemporary Leadership
- agile ways of organizing
- HR as a strategic business driver
- AI and Future of Work
Sicne 4 years run own consultancy, helping companies deliver meaningful transformations in all areas touching Organization, People, Culture and Leadership.

HR professional with 25+ years of corporate expereince. Various industries and sizes, mainly big multinational corporations. Led international HR teams, focusing on the delivering greatest value for busienss. Around COVID times got inspired with f... Show more

Christian Wolff

Christian Wolff

10 Years of Experience in Data Analytics on Microsoft Platforms. Started with Data Warehousing moving into Data Platform architecture.

10 Years of Experience in Data Analytics on Microsoft Platforms. Started with Data Warehousing moving into Data Platform architecture. Show more

Pranay Dhoke

Pranay Dhoke

Pranay Dhoke : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranay-dhoke/
My role as a Solution Architect intertwines with Industry 4.0, focusing on the ideation and development of cutting-edge digital products. The competencies honed through orchestrating large-scale data processing, leveraging artificial intelligence, and iterating generative AI applications empower our teams to deliver solutions that reshape industrial landscapes.

"As a Solution Architect, I have a deep understanding of Enterprise Architecture with business Acumen, specializing in the integration of AI, IT, and OT systems. I am well-versed in the various protocols involved in these processes and adept at designing secure, scalable solutions with robust communication channels. Additionally, I have expertise in implementing secure architectures within DMZ networks to ensure data integrity, compliance, and seamless interoperability across enterprise environments for business deliverables.

Previously, as a Data Engineer Specialist, Have a strong background of data processing and Pipelines creation (Batch Jobs) or real time (Streaming ) .I cultivated expertise in MLOps, ensuring the seamless deployment and management of machine learning models. My commitment to excellence is reflected in the successful collaboration with stakeholders to align product development with business goals, and the crafting of technical narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

" Strong end-to-end experience in application development across various technologies, focusing on solving complex business problems. With a passion for continuous learning, I strive to bring innovative solutions that enhance team enthusiasm and drive success. My commitment to staying current with emerging technologies enables me to lead and collaborate effectively, ensuring optimal outcomes for both the business and the development team.

LinkedIn Profile : Dhananjay Jadhav
www.linkedin.com/in/dhananjayjadhav102
Currently I am working as Product Manager for SCADA and Edge computing in siemens.
I have experienced industrial automation professional with 14 years of experience. I have worked as an application engineer handling industrial automation projects in various industries such as water, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) couple of years.
I have played a key role in designing and implementing industrial automation solutions that optimize efficiency, productivity, and reliability for his clients. Having expertise in PLC, SCADA, Edge computing, and IoT has enabled me to deliver innovative and integrated automation systems that leverage the latest technologies.
I am having extensive experience across multiple industries has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the challenges and requirements in industrial automation.

Pranay Dhoke : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranay-dhoke/ My role as a Solution Architect intertwines with Industry 4.0, focusing on the ideation and development of cutting-edge digital products. The competencies honed through orchestrating large-sca... Show more

Daniele Cazzari Cazzari

Daniele Cazzari Cazzari

Daniele Cazzari is a Senior Manager with a strong background in technical leadership and over 15 years of experience in IoT architecture across various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and insurance. He has successfully led several key initiatives that have significantly enhanced SAS IoT products, including ONNX integration, computer vision edge architecture, cloud marketplaces deployment, and generative AI-based solutions.

Daniele Cazzari is a Senior Manager with a strong background in technical leadership and over 15 years of experience in IoT architecture across various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and insurance. He has successfully led several key i... Show more

Jay Rodge

Jay Rodge

Jay Rodge is a developer advocate for large language models (LLMs), where he demonstrates how developers can leverage GPU acceleration in their LLM processes, using tools and frameworks that are widely used by the developer community. Jay received his master’s degree in computer science from Illinois Tech, Chicago. Before joining NVIDIA, Jay was an AI research intern at BMW Group, solving problems using computer vision for BMW’s largest manufacturing plant.

Jay Rodge is a developer advocate for large language models (LLMs), where he demonstrates how developers can leverage GPU acceleration in their LLM processes, using tools and frameworks that are widely used by the developer community. Jay received h... Show more

Povilas Safranauskas

Povilas Safranauskas

With 15+ years working in IT industry, I have covered various roles and industries (PM, Pre-sales, consulting, sales and partnerships). 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 partner manager I am helping our partners to scale their businesses and add more value to their existing customers.

With 15+ years working in IT industry, I have covered various roles and industries (PM, Pre-sales, consulting, sales and partnerships). I have seen the ins and outs of various trade and manufacturing companies. There are some underlying challenges th... Show more

Phil Meredith

Phil Meredith

Phil Meredith founded Process Tempo Inc. in 2015 with a vision to transform how organizations leverage data and analytics. Mr. Meredith targets inefficiencies found in the data and its processes with the goal of lowering costs, increasing productivity, and improving data-driven decision making. Prior to Process Tempo, Mr. Meredith worked in the enterprise analytics software space for over 28 years working for companies such as MicroStrategy, Cognos, IBM, Datastax, and Pentaho.

Phil Meredith founded Process Tempo Inc. in 2015 with a vision to transform how organizations leverage data and analytics. Mr. Meredith targets inefficiencies found in the data and its processes with the goal of lowering costs, increasing productivit... Show more

Lauren Griffiths

Lauren Griffiths

Accomplished procurement and supply chain leader with 20 years in Aerospace and Defense specializing in global procurement, subcontracts, and supply chain. Extensive experience in supplier performance management, project management, application of FAR/DFAR regulations, and complex negotiation, within DOD, FMS, and DCS programs. Proven leader of high-performing teams, driving strategic alignment, optimizing supply chain performance, and leading change.

I hold a DBA, MBA, PMP certification, and CPCM certification.

Accomplished procurement and supply chain leader with 20 years in Aerospace and Defense specializing in global procurement, subcontracts, and supply chain. Extensive experience in supplier performance management, project management, application of FA... Show more

Kishore Bandela

Kishore Bandela

Work in bridges maintenance

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Ramakrishna Karamsetty

Ramakrishna Karamsetty

Rama Karamsetty is a visionary leader in Generative AI (GenAI), Edge Inferencing, and IoT, with over two decades of experience. He has successfully launched over 20 hardware and software products across diverse markets, from enterprise AI to industrial IoT.  As the Director and Product Leader for Enterprise AI at Intel, Rama defined AI strategies for verticals such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Previously, as Head of Edge AI Inference at Intel, Rama led the development of groundbreaking AI products, partnering with major global customers to implement scalable, real-world solutions. His work also includes innovations in IoT, such as smart buildings edge datalakes and Industry 4.0 platforms.

Rama Karamsetty is a visionary leader in Generative AI (GenAI), Edge Inferencing, and IoT, with over two decades of experience. He has successfully launched over 20 hardware and software products across diverse markets, from enterprise AI to industri... Show more

Mallesh Deshapaga

Mallesh Deshapaga

Mallesh Deshapaga is a dynamic professional with a keen interest in technology, specializing in Microsoft products and services. With over 7 years of experience in Microsoft ERP (D365F&O SCM), Mallesh has honed his skills in leveraging Microsoft tools to drive innovation and streamline processes for businesses.
Dedicated to the Microsoft ecosystem, Mallesh exhibits a strong passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in the tech world and applying them to create impactful solutions. He finds joy in exploring new technologies and sharing his knowledge with peers and enthusiasts alike.

Mallesh Deshapaga is a dynamic professional with a keen interest in technology, specializing in Microsoft products and services. With over 7 years of experience in Microsoft ERP (D365F&O SCM), Mallesh has honed his skills in leveraging Microsoft tool... Show more

Wilhelm Meya

Wilhelm Meya


Wilhelm Meya is the CEO of AdlerAerospace, a rapidly growing defense technology company at the forefront of UAV, counter-UAS, and electronic warfare systems. With deployments and partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he leads global efforts to develop and field advanced technologies like the Atlas6 heavy-lift UAV and AI-integrated battlefield solutions.

Before entering the defense sector, Wilhelm founded and scaled numerous ventures in linguistic technology, building tools that supported the revitalization of over 100 Indigenous and endangered languages. His unique career spans both humanitarian and national security domains, with a focus on turning bold ideas into operational impact.

As a speaker, Wilhelm shares insights on UAV innovation, battlefield-driven product development, dual-use technology commercialization, and international defense collaboration. He brings a rare blend of visionary thinking, on-the-ground execution, and cross-sector leadership.

Wilhelm Meya is the CEO of AdlerAerospace, a rapidly growing defense technology company at the forefront of UAV, counter-UAS, and electronic warfare systems. With deployments and partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he leads globa... Show more

Faith Adekunle

Faith Adekunle

Senior Software Engineer at Distrobird with 6+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Passionate about creating impactful software solutions and providing high-quality customer support. Strong advocate for innovation in tech, automation, and building scalable systems.

Faith is highly skilled in building flexible billing systems, scalable permissions, and calling features, and has hands-on experience with automating outreach sequences and integrating third-party tools like HubSpot. He has successfully driven software improvements while mentoring teams and guiding new engineers.

Senior Software Engineer at Distrobird with 6+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Passionate about creating impactful software solutions and providing high-quality customer support. Strong advocate for innovation in... Show more

Jean Simonet

Jean Simonet

Jean Simonet is an ex-Bethesda developer, visionary engineer who turned a wild idea, Bluetooth-enabled smart dice, into a $3.5 million Kickstarter. As the founder of Pixels, he merges engineering with imaginative gameplay, bringing technology to the tabletop like never before. Jean speaks on the intersection of Kickstarter trials and tribulations, open-source design, community-fueled innovation, and the grit required to bring complex consumer electronics to life in a creative industry.

Jean Simonet is an ex-Bethesda developer, visionary engineer who turned a wild idea, Bluetooth-enabled smart dice, into a $3.5 million Kickstarter. As the founder of Pixels, he merges engineering with imaginative gameplay, bringing technology to the ... Show more

Avraam Tolmidis

Avraam Tolmidis

Avraam Tolmidis is a Software Engineering Manager at Meta, with a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He specializes in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and optimization techniques. Avraam has a strong background in multi-agent systems, evolutionary algorithms, and software architecture. With experience in leading teams across various industries, including automotive and fintech, he enjoys mentoring, improving processes, and working on innovative AI-driven solutions.

Avraam Tolmidis is a Software Engineering Manager at Meta, with a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He specializes in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and optimization techniques. Avraam has a strong background in multi-agent syst... Show more

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