Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Daniel Jermaine

Daniel Jermaine

I’m Daniel Jermaine, an experienced iOS software developer with six years of expertise in creating innovative applications. I’ve built a variety of projects, including the first MVP for Sheltera, an AI-driven software that saves power companies $400,000 annually. I also developed a complex bioresonance app using Bluetooth for healing and an NGO social app that grew to over one million users.

As a winner of the TOn blockchain iOS competition, I’m passionate about mentoring junior developers through platforms like Swift Mentors. I also mentor UI/UX designers at major conferences, such as Untitled Designers, sharing insights and guidance. I believe in sharing knowledge and empowering the tech community through both my work and mentorship.

I’m Daniel Jermaine, an experienced iOS software developer with six years of expertise in creating innovative applications. I’ve built a variety of projects, including the first MVP for Sheltera, an AI-driven software that saves power companies $400,... Show more

Segundo Morales Rubio

Segundo Morales Rubio

Ingeniero de sistemas y TI con más de 8 años de experiencia en implementación en distintos sistemas ERP, modelado de procesos, análisis de datos, gestión de proyectos. Con un máster en BPM For Transformation Digital, por la Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR).

Conferencista nacional e internacional en temas de Business Intelligence, Analítica, Process Mining, SAP Business One, RPA.

Reconocido como Microsoft MVP Data Platform.

Ingeniero de sistemas y TI con más de 8 años de experiencia en implementación en distintos sistemas ERP, modelado de procesos, análisis de datos, gestión de proyectos. Con un máster en BPM For Transformation Digital, por la Universidad Internacional ... Show more

Mithun A. Sridharan

Mithun A. Sridharan

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy and technology executive, I advise senior leaders and corporations derive value from their strategic technology investment portfolios. I am a TEDx speaker and regularly share insights at industry conferences and corporate events. I have also contributed thought leadership to high-impact journals and magazines, such as the World Economic Forum, the American Banker, Wired, Bloomberg, etc. I hold an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, both in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras, India.

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy... Show more

Nash Simeunovic

Nash Simeunovic

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 implementations. Show more

Dan Edwards

Dan Edwards

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and training allows him to provide a truly unique perspective to prospects and customers.

Most recently he has specialized in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Business Intelligence and Power Platform, helping customers and partners understand their pains with reporting and analyzing the volumes of data they have. He has helped them identify proper solutions so they can truly gain value from their data.

In addition, Dan is an Adjunct Professor of Business teaching Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics. He is also the leader of the Southern California Dynamics 365 user group.

He is a frequent speaker and presenter at Microsoft and other related industry conferences and events including Microsoft Convergence, AXUG Summit, Microsoft Technical Conference and Power BI World Tour. He was recently recognized as a DUG Product Expert Superhero.

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and t... Show more

Azure McFarlane

Azure McFarlane

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019.

Passionate about people and hoping to assume her final form as a bot, she's on a mission to educate and enable more women and underrepresented groups into tech, one Flow at a time.

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019. Passionate about people and hoping to assume her fina... Show more

Daniela Jović

Daniela Jović

Danielina strast za svemirom snage nuklearnog reaktora najbolje opisuje njenu motivaciju za pokretanjem projekta CroCube. Direktorica je prodaje i marketinga tvrtke Spacemanic te živi i diše svemir u svemu što radi.
Teleskopi, amaterski radio, rakete ni sateliti joj nisu strani, a glavna joj je misija popularizirati znanost, stvoriti prilike za mlade te pomoći Hrvatskoj u stjecanju iskustva u svemirskoj industriji. Daniela je radila na lansiranju već nekoliko satelita – VZLUSAT-2, BDSat-1, BDSat-2, Planetum-1, Veronika, a kao mozak i srce ove operacije ima veliku želju i Hrvatsku približiti zvijezdama.

Danielina strast za svemirom snage nuklearnog reaktora najbolje opisuje njenu motivaciju za pokretanjem projekta CroCube. Direktorica je prodaje i marketinga tvrtke Spacemanic te živi i diše svemir u svemu što radi. Teleskopi, amaterski radio, raket... Show more

Sven Levels

Sven Levels

Sven Levels is an expert in all areas of data analysis and visualization. Using Power BI and other tools within the Power Platform, he constructs comprehensive end-to-end solutions for automating business processes.

Sven Levels is an expert in all areas of data analysis and visualization. Using Power BI and other tools within the Power Platform, he constructs comprehensive end-to-end solutions for automating business processes. Show more

Shawn Kyzer

Shawn Kyzer

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier and broadens the art of the possible for business and product leaders. His holistic view of technology and emphasis on developing and motivating strong engineering talent, with a focus on delivering outcomes whilst minimising outputs, is one of the characteristics which sets him apart from the crowd.

Shawn’s deep technical knowledge includes distributed computing, cloud architecture, data science, machine learning, and engineering analytics platforms. He has years of experience working as a consultant practitioner for a variety of prestigious clients ranging from secret clearance level government organizations to Fortune 500 companies.

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier a... Show more

Smith Codio

Smith Codio

Smith leads the team responsible for growing Dataverse capabilities and transformation to become Microsoft's Copilot data platform for business processes.
He has a deep background in product development, having spent more than 16 years focused on building distributed systems and enterprise software designed to drive digital transformation within corporations across various industries.
His areas of specialty include emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Autonomous Driving, Connected Car, Immersive Experiences, and Generative AI.

Smith leads the team responsible for growing Dataverse capabilities and transformation to become Microsoft's Copilot data platform for business processes. He has a deep background in product development, having spent more than 16 years focused on bu... Show more

Antonio Escalera

Antonio Escalera

Antonio is a highly accomplished Senior Platform Engineer with over a decade of experience in the design, development, and implementation of innovative platform architectures. Having worked with some of the largest defense, financial services, research, and retail organizations in the United States, he is an expert in creating robust, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to the unique needs of his clients. Antonio's deep technical knowledge is complemented by his exceptional communication and collaboration skills. He is adept at fostering strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Antonio is a highly accomplished Senior Platform Engineer with over a decade of experience in the design, development, and implementation of innovative platform architectures. Having worked with some of the largest defense, financial services, resear... Show more

Aleia Amy Schofield

Aleia Amy Schofield

With 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry, I have progressed from support roles to becoming a Solution Architect, specialising in manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors including plastics, design-driven manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. My passion lies in designing and implementing systems that not only streamline business operations but also enhance people's lives by reducing stress and enabling smarter, more efficient workflows. Witnessing the transformative power of technology in driving business growth is what fuels my dedication and passion to this field.
Academically, I hold a BA (Hons) in English Literature and am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with a focus on AI. Alongside my academic endeavours, I maintain professional Microsoft certifications and continue to expand my expertise in the latest technological innovations.

With 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry, I have progressed from support roles to becoming a Solution Architect, specialising in manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors including plastics, design-driven manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, ... Show more

Mariano Martinez Melo

Mariano Martinez Melo

I was born in Argentina and then moved to Chile, I'm a Principal Solution Manager leading and implementing Dynamics 365 FO solutions for 11 years in several countries.
In 2024 I was awarded as Microsoft MVP for Business Applications for my contributions to the community.
FO Certified Solution Architect and passionate about the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
I'm Co-Author of the book: Becoming a Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate, to help others optimize and implement Dynamics 365 supply chain management.
Blog writer and speaker. Currently, I'm an MCT who works on training teams in FO.

I was born in Argentina and then moved to Chile, I'm a Principal Solution Manager leading and implementing Dynamics 365 FO solutions for 11 years in several countries. In 2024 I was awarded as Microsoft MVP for Business Applications for my contribut... Show more

Greg Beaumont

Greg Beaumont

Greg Beaumont is a data architect at Microsoft, where he enjoys identifying and solving complex problems backed by his experience in data architecture and a passion for innovation. Focusing on the healthcare industry, Greg works closely with customers to plan enterprise analytics strategies, evaluate new tools and products, conduct training sessions and hackathons, and architect solutions that improve the quality of care and reduce costs. He strives to be a trusted advisor to his customers and is always seeking new ways to drive progress and help organizations thrive. Based in Minnesota, he is a veteran of the Microsoft data speaker network and has worked with hundreds of customers on their data management and analytics strategies.

Greg Beaumont is a data architect at Microsoft, where he enjoys identifying and solving complex problems backed by his experience in data architecture and a passion for innovation. Focusing on the healthcare industry, Greg works closely with customer... Show more

Nirav Shah

Nirav Shah

Picture this: a bustling warehouse humming with activity, boxes whizzing by, and orders being fulfilled with lightning speed. That's the world I live and breath. I have spent years honing my skills and figuring out the best ways to leverage Dynamics Business Central to supercharge warehouse management.

Picture this: a bustling warehouse humming with activity, boxes whizzing by, and orders being fulfilled with lightning speed. That's the world I live and breath. I have spent years honing my skills and figuring out the best ways to leverage Dynamics ... Show more

Jonathan W Lowe

Jonathan W Lowe

Analytics strategist-builder with 30 years of hands-on technical and leadership experience. Envisions, sells, builds and manages fresh approaches to data-driven decision making for biopharma, agriculture, supply chain and telecom clients. Unlocks value rapidly by bridging business and technical cultures. Thrives when growing new teams.

Analytics strategist-builder with 30 years of hands-on technical and leadership experience. Envisions, sells, builds and manages fresh approaches to data-driven decision making for biopharma, agriculture, supply chain and telecom clients. Unlocks val... Show more

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard is a seasoned Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365 F&O Developer and Solution Architect with over 12 years of experience. He is currently working at the Nordic Investment Bank in Helsinki.

He is responsible for modernizing #sustainable #financing using Dynamics, the Power Platform, and community building, always with a touch of Danish grumpiness and sarcasm!

He is an #xppgroupie, the maintainer of the #opensource project D365 Finance Toolbox, and likes to throw a pull request at anything related to Dynamics F&O.

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard is a seasoned Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365 F&O Developer and Solution Architect with over 12 years of experience. He is currently working at the Nordic Investment Bank in Helsinki. He is responsible for modernizing #susta... Show more

Rebecca Solano

Rebecca Solano

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5 years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

Aamiruddin Syed

Aamiruddin Syed

Aamiruddin Syed is Cybersecurity Professional with over decade in years of experience in the industry. He specializes in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, cloud security, and internal penetration testing. He authored book title "Supply Chain Software Security-AI,IoT,Application Security " with Apress/Springer .He has extensive expertise in automating security into CI/CD pipelines, developing security automation, and building security into infrastructure as code. He has worked on securing cloud platforms by applying security best practices to infrastructure provisioning and configuration. Leveraging his penetration testing skills, he routinely conducts targeted internal assessments of critical applications and systems to proactively identify risks. He excels at bridging the gap between security and engineering teams to enable building security directly into products.
Aamiruddin Syed holds Dual Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Northeastern University and Jadavpur University. A recognized advocate for secure development, Aamiruddin is a frequent speaker and session chair at leading industry conferences including RSA Conference, DEFCON, and Black Hat. In 2024, he was honored with the Impact Award for Professional Excellence in Dubai.

Aamiruddin Syed is Cybersecurity Professional with over decade in years of experience in the industry. He specializes in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, cloud security, and internal penetration testing. He authored book title "Supply Chain Software S... Show more

Lauro Valente

Lauro Valente

Reconhecido entre os TOP 50 executivos em inovação e tecnologia pelo Inovatech 2024, Lauro tem mais de 15 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação digital. Graduado em Engenharia da Computação e com MBA em Gestão de Projetos de Software, consolidou sua carreira no Grupo Volvo, ocupando desde funções operacionais até papéis estratégicos em digitalização e TI.

Atualmente lidera um time de 80 pessoas, reestruturando equipes para maximizar entrega de valor e eliminar gargalos operacionais. Entre seus principais resultados, reduziu custos de nuvem em 10%, eliminou 3 aplicações legadas, reduziu o débito técnico em 83% e aumentou métricas de qualidade em 24 vezes. Também liderou iniciativas de IA generativa que impulsionaram as vendas do Grupo, enquanto reduzia a pegada de carbono da TI em 3 toneladas ao ano.

No braço de Energia da Volvo, criou um modelo de monetização para baterias de segunda vida e desenvolveu um sistema para maximizar a eficiência energética em eletromobilidade. Como Enterprise Architect, desempenhou um papel decisivo na liberação de investimentos milionários em tecnologia e inovação.

Sua liderança transforma TI em vantagem competitiva, garantindo que tecnologia e inovação acelerem os objetivos estratégicos do negócio.

Reconhecido entre os TOP 50 executivos em inovação e tecnologia pelo Inovatech 2024, Lauro tem mais de 15 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação digital. Graduado em Engenharia da Computação e com MBA em Gestão de Projetos de Software, con... Show more

Josh Santiago

Josh Santiago

Meet Josh Santiago, a strategy leader and technology expert passionate about using technology to drive change. With over a decade of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, Josh has delivered strategic consulting and sales solutions to industry leaders across the US and Europe. He has served in critical roles in various industries, including telecommunications, automotive, and retail, where he has helped entrepreneurs and senior management drive digital transformation and improve processes. 

As Chief Strategy Officer at Dynamic Consultants Group and former VP of Sales, Josh Santiago leads a team that achieved 61% YoY growth and a 138% increase in direct commercial cloud services revenue. He has also made significant contributions to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion and has served as an instructor and speaker in the technology and consulting space. In addition, Josh played a vital role in the company's European expansion project and the development of new lines of business. Under his leadership, while acting as the VP of Sales and Marketing, the company has established a strong brand presence and a global footprint, with a CAGR of over 5,000% in its online and media presence.

Josh Santiago is a highly sought-after speaker with a global presence, sharing his expertise and vision for the future. With a passion for empowering lives, organizations, and governments, Josh draws on his diverse interests as a retired award-winning photographer, avid reader, investor, and pilot—partner with Josh and Dynamic Consultants Group to drive digital transformation and achieve your goals.

Meet Josh Santiago, a strategy leader and technology expert passionate about using technology to drive change. With over a decade of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, Josh has delivered strategic consulting and sales solutions to industry leader... Show more

Oluwasegun Adedigba

Oluwasegun Adedigba

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, containerization, and serverless architectures. His interests span serverless, event-driven architecture, CAD, CAM, CAE, and robotics. He is 5x AWS Certified and 1x Hashicorp Certified. He is an AWS Community Builder in the AWS Serverless Category. Oluwasegun Adedigba is also a Mechanical Engineer. His hobbies include playing football and basketball.

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, co... Show more

Dr. Chhitiz Buchasia

Dr. Chhitiz Buchasia

Over the past decade, Chhitiz's career has spanned a wide range of roles - from software development, project technical lead, to customer support and IT consulting. He has been actively involved in the development of software solutions for end users, B2B customers and enterprise applications, including the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and nobilia Fertigungsleitsystem (FLS). As a full-stack developer with a specialization in back-end architecture, he was responsible to create performant, scalable and efficient solutions.

Over the past decade, Chhitiz's career has spanned a wide range of roles - from software development, project technical lead, to customer support and IT consulting. He has been actively involved in the development of software solutions for end users,... Show more

Yariv Tal

Yariv Tal

Yariv Tal is a senior developer & security researcher, and the cofounder of Secure From Scratch - a venture dedicated to teaching developers secure coding from the very first line of code.

A summa cum laude graduate from the Technion, leveraging four decades of programming expertise and years of experience in university lecturing and bootcamp mentoring, he brings a developer's perspective to the field of security.

Currently, he lectures on secure coding at several colleges and the private sector, he is the leader of the owasp-untrust project and is currently pursuing a master's degree in computer science and lectures in several colleges.

Yariv Tal is a senior developer & security researcher, and the cofounder of Secure From Scratch - a venture dedicated to teaching developers secure coding from the very first line of code. A summa cum laude graduate from the Technion, leveraging ... Show more

Andrew Ginter

Andrew Ginter

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware products at Agilent Technologies, and of the world's first industrial SIEM at Industrial Defender. Andrew is the author of three books on industrial / OT cybersecurity, a co-author of the Industrial Internet Security Framework, and a co-author of the UITP report on cybersecurity requirements in rail system tendering. He co-hosts the Industrial Security Podcast and contributes regularly to industrial security standards and best-practice guidance.

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware product... Show more

Norah Medlin

Norah Medlin

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena, IL, @tekNorah brings a wealth of expertise primarily serving the education, government, and legal industries.

As a seasoned community leader, @tekNorah is deeply ingrained in the tech community, contributing to Drupal and Open Source Software, and serving on the leadership team for MidCamp. Their knack for organic collaboration and ideation has led to significant organizational performance improvements, making them a sought-after figure in the industry.

With a passion for innovation and a commitment to best practices, @tekNorah’s approach to systems design and change management is both meticulous and forward-thinking. Whether it's crafting tailor-designed solutions from concept to launch or coordinating intern and onboarding programs, their dedication to excellence shines through in every endeavor.

Connect with @tekNorah to tap into their expertise and collaborate on your next project. Driving innovation and efficiency gains, @tekNorah is your go-to partner for transformative solutions in the digital landscape.

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena... Show more

Stephanie Melisa Massare

Stephanie Melisa Massare

Soy una Agilista en pleno desarrollo, con un recorrido profesional que cruza varios mundos: gestión de proyectos, coaching de equipos, liderazgo comercial y acompañamiento en procesos de cambio. Empecé mi camino en roles más tradicionales como Project Manager y ejecutiva comercial, pero fue el coaching ontológico y el mindset ágil lo que me transformó como profesional y como persona.

Hace más de 5 años acompaño equipos en contextos complejos —desde IT industrial hasta entornos de innovación— buscando siempre lo mismo: que las personas se sientan parte, que los procesos tengan sentido y que el cambio sea posible sin perder lo humano en el camino.

Soy una Agilista en pleno desarrollo, con un recorrido profesional que cruza varios mundos: gestión de proyectos, coaching de equipos, liderazgo comercial y acompañamiento en procesos de cambio. Empecé mi camino en roles más tradicionales como Projec... Show more

Gerhard Kuerner

Gerhard Kuerner

Gerhard Kürner, CEO & founder of 506.ai. Fascinated by the digital world since the 1980s, he developed Austria's first websites in the 1990s and won the Austrian State Prize for Advertising Film. After founding one of the first streaming services, he spent 14 years in leading positions at voestalpine, driving the transformation into a technology group. Since 2015, he has founded several companies, including 506.ai, a leading platform for secure and easy-to-integrate AI. He has been Vice President of AI Upperaustria since 2023 and has been writing for Profil since 2024.

Gerhard Kürner, CEO & founder of 506.ai. Fascinated by the digital world since the 1980s, he developed Austria's first websites in the 1990s and won the Austrian State Prize for Advertising Film. After founding one of the first streaming services, he... Show more

Matthias Rochtus

Matthias Rochtus

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist.
Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs)

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist. Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs) Show more

Marie Wiese

Marie Wiese

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 35 years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing functions. Marie helps Microsoft partners, ISVs and customers build demand generation programs for their organizations.

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology secto... Show more

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