Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

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

Antoine Perraudat

Antoine Perraudat

- PhD thesis on qualification management in semiconductor manufacturing in 2021 (St-Etienne, France), with degree in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering (2017, St-Etienne)
- Worked on dispatching and scheduling systems in semiconductor industry
- Joined Planimize in May, 2024

- PhD thesis on qualification management in semiconductor manufacturing in 2021 (St-Etienne, France), with degree in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering (2017, St-Etienne) - Worked on dispatching and scheduling systems in semiconductor indus... Show more

Jinson Sani

Jinson Sani

Masters in Computer Application, with 22 years of IT industry professional experience, senior IEEE member, published multiple papers and journals . ERP Implementation specialist. 18 years of experience in Retail industry, sound experience in AI, data engineering and cloud.

Masters in Computer Application, with 22 years of IT industry professional experience, senior IEEE member, published multiple papers and journals . ERP Implementation specialist. 18 years of experience in Retail industry, sound experience in AI, ... Show more

Goldy Aloysious

Goldy Aloysious

With extensive experience in data architecture and AI services, I specialize in developing advanced data security capabilities and scalable service offerings. At Kyndryl, I lead the design of robust data security frameworks and collaborate with technology vendors to co-create solutions that address evolving regulatory, privacy, and cyber risk challenges globally.

My focus is on creating market-ready offerings and enabling teams to deliver innovative, repeatable services that meet diverse industry needs. I am committed to supporting organizations in navigating complex data security landscapes by leveraging my expertise in cybersecurity, data governance, and leadership.

With extensive experience in data architecture and AI services, I specialize in developing advanced data security capabilities and scalable service offerings. At Kyndryl, I lead the design of robust data security frameworks and collaborate with techn... Show more

Omar Garrido

Omar Garrido

Soy pentester y red teamer, cuanto con algunas certificaciones en el ámbito del hacking web, me gusta la investigación y aprender cosas nuevas (o que he olvidado), he trabajando en varios sectores desde la banca hasta mi trabajo actual en Beta San Miguel, que es la azucarera más grande de México (yo tampoco conocía ese mercado), en beta me mis funciones son:

Protección de Infraestructura Crítica: Responsable de la seguridad ofensiva y defensiva de la red de 12 ingenios azucareros, asegurando la continuidad operativa mediante el hardening de Directorio Activo y la gestión de endpoints (Bitdefender).
Análisis de Seguridad Ofensiva: Ejecución de Pentesting y auditorías técnicas constantes, detectando vulnerabilidades críticas y diseñando planes de remediación para prevenir incidentes de Ransomware en entornos industriales (OT) e IT.

Soy pentester y red teamer, cuanto con algunas certificaciones en el ámbito del hacking web, me gusta la investigación y aprender cosas nuevas (o que he olvidado), he trabajando en varios sectores desde la banca hasta mi trabajo actual en Beta San Mi... Show more

Michael Beising

Michael Beising

Michael Beising is the founder and CEO of Eye Vision Technology GmbH. With more than 25 years of experience in industrial machine vision, he focuses on embedded vision, 2D and 3D image processing, AI-based inspection, and robot guidance. He has extensive expertise in developing practical vision solutions for industrial automation and in transferring new imaging technologies into reliable production applications. As a speaker, he regularly presents technical concepts, application examples, and current developments in machine vision and edge AI.

Michael Beising is the founder and CEO of Eye Vision Technology GmbH. With more than 25 years of experience in industrial machine vision, he focuses on embedded vision, 2D and 3D image processing, AI-based inspection, and robot guidance. He has exten... 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

Tobias Lübbe

Tobias Lübbe

Tobias Lübbe is a Software Consultant in TNG’s Innovation Hacking team. His work focuses on Physical AI and the development of innovative robotics showcases. Currently, he is exploring the use of Robot Foundation Models (RFMs) across different robotic systems. Before joining TNG, he studied Mechatronics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Tobias Lübbe is a Software Consultant in TNG’s Innovation Hacking team. His work focuses on Physical AI and the development of innovative robotics showcases. Currently, he is exploring the use of Robot Foundation Models (RFMs) across different roboti... Show more

Alec Cooley

Alec Cooley

Alec Cooley has worked in the recycling field for over three decades, most recently as a senior advisor with the recycling and waste bin manufacturer, Busch Systems. He began his career managing recycling and waste reduction programs for Cal Poly Humboldt University in Northern California for a decade. Alec went on to work for the National Recycling Coalition as a program manager for three years before joining the national office of Keep America Beautiful as director of recycling programs in 2009. During his nine years at KAB, Alec oversaw behavior-related research initiatives, and served as the program manager for both CURC (College and University Recycling Coalition) and the RecycleMania competition (now Campus Race to Zero Waste). Since joining Busch Systems in 2018, Alec has advised the company on product design and produces a popular webinar series and other best practices content for professional recycling and waste reduction audiences.

Alec is a certified TRUE Advisor, and has previously served on the board of directors for the National Recycling Coalition, the Carolina Recycling Association and the California Resource Recovery Association. He lives near Charleston, South Carolina.

Alec Cooley has worked in the recycling field for over three decades, most recently as a senior advisor with the recycling and waste bin manufacturer, Busch Systems. He began his career managing recycling and waste reduction programs for Cal Poly Hum... Show more

Achille Nguela

Achille Nguela

Achille Nguela is an IT Manager at Ferrero FERRERO Group with nearly 20 years of information technology experience in enterprise environments. Based in Yaoundé, Cameroon,

Microsoft Certified Trainer
project management Professional (PMP)
Risk Management Professional (RMP)
Professional SCRUM Master 1
Professional SCRUM Master 2
Microsoft Certified AI Business Professional
Microsoft Certified AI Tranformer Leader

He collaborates regularly with leading consulting partners including Capgemini and Accenture. Combining corporate expertise with academic engagement,

Key Areas of Expertise
Digital Transformation • Business Intelligence • IT Management • IT Gouvernance • Team Leadership & Development • Regional IT Strategy

Achille Nguela is an IT Manager at Ferrero FERRERO Group with nearly 20 years of information technology experience in enterprise environments. Based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Microsoft Certified Trainer project management Professional (PMP) Risk Ma... Show more

Nikhil Bogam

Nikhil Bogam

Nikhil Bogam is a Functional Safety and Automotive Cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience across safety engineering, vehicle security, and regulatory compliance. His functional safety expertise spans the complete ISO 26262 lifecycle, including safety planning, DIA, technical safety concepts, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, confirmation reviews, audits, assessments, and safety case development.
In cybersecurity, Nikhil specializes in UN ECE WP.29 (R155), CSMS, and ISO/SAE 21434, supporting organizations in building compliant and resilient automotive security processes. He has represented Faurecia in Auto‑ISAC communications, contributing to collaborative threat intelligence sharing.
His domain experience includes BCM, PEPS, BMS, headlamp control modules, IVI, and instrument clusters. Nikhil is a frequent international speaker at leading conferences such as Hacktivity, ROOTCON, DefCamp, BSides, Automotive IQ, ANSYS Functional Safety Summit, and CS2AI.

Nikhil Bogam is a Functional Safety and Automotive Cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience across safety engineering, vehicle security, and regulatory compliance. His functional safety expertise spans the complete ISO 26262 lifecycle, i... Show more

Iaroslav Tugai

Iaroslav Tugai

Yari, also known as Iaroslav Tugai or Ярослав Тугай, is the founder of AF SCOOTERS, an electric scooter shop and repair workshop with locations in Castellón de la Plana and Borriana, Spain.

Since March 2017, AF SCOOTERS has specialised in electric scooter repairs, custom-made lithium batteries speed an autonomy and the sale of scooters, batteries, spare parts and accessories throughout Spain and the European Union.

Yari shares practical knowledge about electric mobility, specialised workshop management, scooter repairs, range extension and lithium battery manufacturing according to the vehicle model, voltage and configuration.

Yari is also known like a founder of ANNANAS which is an international barbershop in Valencia specializing in men’s haircuts, fades, beard shaping and styling, as well as other grooming services. ANNANAS has two locations, ANNANAS Alfahuir and ANNANAS Blasco Ibáñez, serving local and international clients in Ukrainian, Spanish, English and Russian. The first ANNANAS barbershop has been operating in Valencia since 2021.

Yari, also known as Iaroslav Tugai or Ярослав Тугай, is the founder of AF SCOOTERS, an electric scooter shop and repair workshop with locations in Castellón de la Plana and Borriana, Spain. Since March 2017, AF SCOOTERS has specialised in electric... Show more

Juan Pablo Camperos Quiñones

Juan Pablo Camperos Quiñones

Juan Pablo Camperos Quiñones es especialista en ciberseguridad OT/IACS y posee la certificacion como experto IEC 62443 proferida por ISA, con experiencia en evaluación de riesgos, arquitectura segura, segmentación, hardening, acceso remoto seguro y protección de entornos industriales. Ha trabajado en Latinoamerica y Europa con equipos de ingeniería, operaciones, seguridad y auditoría para traducir requisitos de ciberseguridad industrial en decisiones técnicas aplicables en planta, especialmente en contextos de infraestructura crítica, utilities, automatización, SCADA y sistemas de control.

Su enfoque combina estándares como IEC 62443 con una visión práctica de ataque y defensa: entender cómo un adversario puede moverse entre zonas OT, cómo fallan los controles cuando solo existen en documentación, y cómo convertir hallazgos técnicos en mejoras verificables. Actualmente trabaja en NTT DATA liderando la practica de ciberseguridad OT en IBIOL (Latin America e Iberia) y participa activamente en iniciativas de ciberseguridad industrial, formación y divulgación para la comunidad latinoamericana. email corporativo jcampero@nttdata.com

Juan Pablo Camperos Quiñones es especialista en ciberseguridad OT/IACS y posee la certificacion como experto IEC 62443 proferida por ISA, con experiencia en evaluación de riesgos, arquitectura segura, segmentación, hardening, acceso remoto seguro y p... Show more

Amit Rawal

Amit Rawal

Amit Rawal is a business transformation and ERP leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations modernize operations through digital innovation. As an Enterprise Solution Architect at Avanade, he specializes in Microsoft Dynamics 365, supply chain, manufacturing, and AI-driven business transformation. Amit works with global clients to design enterprise solutions that combine business strategy, ERP, and emerging technologies such as Copilot and Agentic AI to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Amit Rawal is a business transformation and ERP leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations modernize operations through digital innovation. As an Enterprise Solution Architect at Avanade, he specializes in Microsoft Dynamics 365, s... Show more

Aarush Khatri

Aarush Khatri

Hi, I'm Aarush Khatri, working at FTH Industries, an Ahmedabad-based radiator manufacturer and supplier. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality radiators and cooling solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Since 2013, FTH Industries has been committed to delivering reliable products that meet industry standards while ensuring excellent performance and durability. It is rewarding to be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, helping businesses and customers with dependable cooling solutions across India and beyond.

Hi, I'm Aarush Khatri, working at FTH Industries, an Ahmedabad-based radiator manufacturer and supplier. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality radiators and cooling solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Since 2013, FTH Industrie... Show more

Raj Gopal Menon

Raj Gopal Menon

Raj Gopal Menon doesn't fit neatly into any design category. That's always been the point.
A graduate of IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre with a foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Raj has spent three decades working across domains - critical care medical devices, off-grid solar systems, vending machines, neonatal incubators - with electronics and software entirely self-taught along the way. His products have reached over 250,000 people across India.

Today, he is a Professor of Practice at the School of Design & Innovation at R.V. University, Bangalore.

Raj Gopal Menon doesn't fit neatly into any design category. That's always been the point. A graduate of IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre with a foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Raj has spent three decades working across domains - critica... Show more

Ankit Chauhan

Ankit Chauhan

Hi, I'm Ankit Chauhan, working at Happiyum, a trusted frozen food manufacturer and exporter in India. We specialize in premium frozen potato products, including French fries, potato wedges, hash browns, nuggets, croquettes, and other ready-to-cook snacks. Manufactured at our advanced facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, our products are produced under strict quality and hygiene standards using modern IQF technology. It is rewarding to be part of a company that delivers safe, delicious frozen foods to customers across India and international markets while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Hi, I'm Ankit Chauhan, working at Happiyum, a trusted frozen food manufacturer and exporter in India. We specialize in premium frozen potato products, including French fries, potato wedges, hash browns, nuggets, croquettes, and other ready-to-cook sn... Show more

Dhaval Trivedi

Dhaval Trivedi

Hi, I'm Dhaval Trivedi, and I work at Viral Industries, a leading valve gearbox manufacturer and global supplier based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. With over 18 years of precision engineering expertise, our company specializes in custom-built valve gearboxes ranging from 300 Nm to 250,000 Nm, including Quarter-Turn Worm Gearboxes, Multi-Turn Bevel Gearboxes, and solutions for Ball, Butterfly, Gate, Globe, Sluice, and Control Valves. We proudly serve industries such as oil & gas, refineries, power plants, water management, petrochemicals, chemical processing, and agriculture automation. Backed by ISO 9001:2015, CE, and ISI certifications, we are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and precision-engineered solutions trusted by customers in more than 20 countries.

Hi, I'm Dhaval Trivedi, and I work at Viral Industries, a leading valve gearbox manufacturer and global supplier based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. With over 18 years of precision engineering expertise, our company specializes in custom-built valve ... Show more

Avi Sujeeth

Avi Sujeeth

Avi Sujeeth is a Senior Account Executive at Quisitive, where he leads healthcare and manufacturing strategy for Microsoft Dynamics 365, Copilot, and Power Platform. He spent nearly 15 years at Microsoft in Director-level and health and life sciences roles before joining Quisitive, giving him a rare view of both sides of the co-sell table. Avi champions an "Adoption-First" approach to enterprise AI: start small, prove value fast, then scale. He works closely with Microsoft field teams to help healthcare and payer organizations turn value-based care pressure into practical, fast-moving AI wins.

Avi Sujeeth is a Senior Account Executive at Quisitive, where he leads healthcare and manufacturing strategy for Microsoft Dynamics 365, Copilot, and Power Platform. He spent nearly 15 years at Microsoft in Director-level and health and life sciences... Show more

Abdul Khadir Mahamed

Abdul Khadir Mahamed

Abdul Khadir Mahamed is an Information Technology (IT) , Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) cybersecurity professional with over 13 years of experience designing, implementing, and governing cybersecurity programs across global manufacturing environments. Expertise includes secure remote access, IT/OT convergence security, OT asset intelligence, vendor risk management, industrial network security, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity governance. Led initiatives supporting manufacturing plants, research and development facilities, distribution centers, and critical infrastructure operations across multiple global regions.

Abdul Khadir Mahamed is an Information Technology (IT) , Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) cybersecurity professional with over 13 years of experience designing, implementing, and governing cybersecurity programs across... Show more

Stéphane Clavier

Stéphane Clavier

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement.
Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à construire leurs propres solutions.

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement. Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à cons... Show more

Miquella de Boer

Miquella de Boer

Program manager on-premises data gateway.

Program manager on-premises data gateway. Show more

Noah Harris

Noah Harris

Noah is the Managing Director at Radial Agency, an AI consulting firm based in Buffalo, NY. He works at the intersection of engineering execution and executive decision-making, helping organizations adopt AI with the governance, ownership, and delivery rigor required in real businesses. His work spans Fortune 500 and high-growth teams across energy, retail, financial services, automotive, and manufacturing.

Originally from Atlanta, Noah studied Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. He began his career in 2014 in defense and government-adjacent environments, moved into startups in 2016, and has since supported teams across the country through consulting and hands-on delivery. Today, he advises leaders, builds high-performing teams, and helps engineers turn skill into career momentum through mentorship and meaningful connections.

Noah is the Managing Director at Radial Agency, an AI consulting firm based in Buffalo, NY. He works at the intersection of engineering execution and executive decision-making, helping organizations adopt AI with the governance, ownership, and delive... Show more

Stephanie Levy

Stephanie Levy

Stephanie Levy is the Director of Education & Skills at EIT RawMaterials, a pan-European innovation community co-funded by the European Union. In this role, she leads strategic workforce and skills initiatives spanning industry-academic collaboration, lifelong learning, and professional development across the critical raw materials and advanced materials sectors.

She has more than twenty years of international leadership experience across education and technology, building partnerships between education providers, industry, and public stakeholders. Stephanie holds an Executive MBA from EDHEC Business School and has completed executive training at Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and Oxford.

Stephanie Levy is the Director of Education & Skills at EIT RawMaterials, a pan-European innovation community co-funded by the European Union. In this role, she leads strategic workforce and skills initiatives spanning industry-academic collaboration... Show more

Gabrijel Patarčić

Gabrijel Patarčić

TTRPG enthusiast and a mechanical engineering technitian. Funniest man alive and the best driver in modern times.

TTRPG enthusiast and a mechanical engineering technitian. Funniest man alive and the best driver in modern times. Show more

Lars Bergmann

Lars Bergmann

Lars Bergmann is Director Business Development for the Business Unit Smart CMOS & SOI at X-FAB GLOBAL SERVICE GmbH. He holds a Diploma degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a focus on Microelectronics from the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden, Germany (2006).
He joined X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries AG in 2006, where he built deep expertise in low-voltage and high-voltage ESD protection, I/O libraries, application-specific ESD concepts, and full-chip ESD simulations. In 2015, he was promoted to Principal Design Support Engineer and assumed leadership of the ESD support team.
From 2020 to 2025, Lars served as Director of Design Support at X-FAB GLOBAL SERVICE GmbH, overseeing global design enablement, including PDKs, design IP (analog foundation IP, standard cells, I/O, and memory compilers), design flows, reference kits, and customer design support.
Since 2026, he is actively engaged in Business Development for Smart CMOS & SOI, driving strategic customer engagement and growth initiatives.
His technical interests include advanced ESD protection devices and circuit simulation. Outside of work, he enjoys long-distance running and cycling.

Lars Bergmann is Director Business Development for the Business Unit Smart CMOS & SOI at X-FAB GLOBAL SERVICE GmbH. He holds a Diploma degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a focus on Microelectronics from the University of... Show more

Paula Wilhelm

Paula Wilhelm

Beginning my academic career in Mechatronics at TU Dresden, I discovered a profound interest in machine learning topics. This led me to explore its applications in medical technology during my thesis. In 2021, I took the initiative to further my skills in the data science domain by joining Bosch Dresden as a student, where I quickly became deeply fascinated by the semiconductor business. I transitioned to a full-time Data Scientist in 2024, where I now apply machine learning methods to analyze complex tool sensor time series.

Beginning my academic career in Mechatronics at TU Dresden, I discovered a profound interest in machine learning topics. This led me to explore its applications in medical technology during my thesis. In 2021, I took the initiative to further my skil... Show more

Stefan Hoffmanns

Stefan Hoffmanns

Stefan Hoffmanns is a Consultant and Solution Architect at Gemba Service BV with more than 20 years of experience in Enterprise Asset Management and IBM Maximo. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations across multiple industries improve maintenance, service, and asset management processes through technology and best practices.

His current focus is on the convergence of Asset Management, Reliability, AI, IoT, and Digital Twin technologies. Stefan is actively involved in helping organizations translate emerging technologies into practical business value and is particularly interested in how AI can support smarter maintenance and service decisions.

As an IBM Champion, he enjoys sharing knowledge, lessons learned, and real-world experiences with the wider Maximo and IBM community through presentations, workshops, blogs, and community events.

Stefan Hoffmanns is a Consultant and Solution Architect at Gemba Service BV with more than 20 years of experience in Enterprise Asset Management and IBM Maximo. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations across multiple industries improve mai... Show more

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