Kapil Puvar, with 10.5 years in Dynamics 365 Business Central & Navision and a mechanical engineering background, is a leader in ERP implementations. Starting in the mechanical sector, he spent 5.5 years in production planning and process improvement, gaining invaluable ERP system insights. Transitioning to a functional consultant for Navision at Intech Systems, Kapil's unique skills saw him rise from Senior Functional Consultant to Senior Manager, leading over 35 global ERP projects. He's designed innovative products like Quality Control and Advanced Purchase, now featured on Microsoft AppSource. Kapil's blend of engineering and ERP expertise makes him a key asset in technology implementation and manufacturing process optimization.

Kapil Puvar, with 10.5 years in Dynamics 365 Business Central & Navision and a mechanical engineering background, is a leader in ERP implementations. Starting in the mechanical sector, he spent 5.5 years in production planning and process improvement... Show more

I am Ahmed Khalawy, a mechanical engineer and Senior QA/QC Engineer based in Riyadh. My work connects quality systems, manufacturing and construction with practical controls, continuous improvement and data analysis. I share experience in ISO 9001 QMS, inspection planning, RCA, CAPA, Power BI and team development.

I am Ahmed Khalawy, a mechanical engineer and Senior QA/QC Engineer based in Riyadh. My work connects quality systems, manufacturing and construction with practical controls, continuous improvement and data analysis. I share experience in ISO 9001 QM... Show more

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform.

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform. Show more

Andrew’s extensive knowledge has been built from personal experiences with a wide range of companies. His Engineering background has been provided opportunities to work in a variety of operational and management roles. Projects have ranged from new implementations, special projects, and upgrades through to streamlining business operations. 24 years of Business Central and NAV experience means that he can provide a variety of perspectives when working with clients.

Andrew has continued his commitment to continuous learning personally and professionally. To support the end users and partners that we work with, he is a MCT, DCP (Dynamics Certified Professional), MCP and Professional Engineer.

He has helped clients get the most out of their BC/NAV systems, through integrations, upgrades, and extensions that allow them to deal with their changing business environments. These projects range from integrations, financial operations, rentals, distribution and manufacturing.

Andrew’s extensive knowledge has been built from personal experiences with a wide range of companies. His Engineering background has been provided opportunities to work in a variety of operational and management roles. Projects have ranged from new i... Show more

Engineering practitioner focused on bridging frontier AI architectures (agents, GraphRAG, Evals) with heavy industrial, automotive, and high-tech manufacturing environments. Passionate about AI Harnessing—building the deterministic state machines, context pipelines, and evaluation frameworks that turn unpredictable models into reliable enterprise software where humans remain firmly in control.

Engineering practitioner focused on bridging frontier AI architectures (agents, GraphRAG, Evals) with heavy industrial, automotive, and high-tech manufacturing environments. Passionate about AI Harnessing—building the deterministic state machines, co... Show more

Hey, my name is Abdul Ali, and I am a professional content writer at SAMS Solutions. I create high-quality and SEO-optimized content about Parka, focusing on protective outerwear, workplace safety, and weather-resistant workwear solutions. My goal is to provide informative content that helps users choose reliable protective clothing.

Hey, my name is Abdul Ali, and I am a professional content writer at SAMS Solutions. I create high-quality and SEO-optimized content about Parka, focusing on protective outerwear, workplace safety, and weather-resistant workwear solutions. My goal is... Show more

Manufacturing specialist, also Distribution
Engineer to order, MTO, CTO, MTS. Process, Discrete, Lean.
21+ yrs ERP Leader at Manufacturers (MAPICS in 1975)
29+ yrs ERP Consultant/Educator (20+ yrs AX & D365FSCM)
TechFluent Coach and Mentor volunteer
Regular speaker DynamicsCon and local DUGs
DUG Leader for USA PacPNW
Active on Engage
DUG "AllStar", Community Summit "Legend"
Delivered 30+ 3-day FSCM workshops at Manufacturer sites

Formerly:
Delivered 40+ APICS Certification Workshops (CFPIM, PMP)
APICS & ASQC chapter President, APICS Regional Director
Visiting professor at Community colleges

Manufacturing specialist, also Distribution Engineer to order, MTO, CTO, MTS. Process, Discrete, Lean. 21+ yrs ERP Leader at Manufacturers (MAPICS in 1975) 29+ yrs ERP Consultant/Educator (20+ yrs AX & D365FSCM) TechFluent Coach and Mentor volunt... Show more

Sheriff Babatunde Lamidi, PhD, is a Mechanical Engineer, academic, researcher, author, Career Development Coach and youth-development advocate. He is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). His research focuses on advanced and sustainable composite materials, particularly their development and application in automotive brake pad performance. His broader interests include engineering innovation, emerging technologies, research advancement and human capital development.

He is the founder of Lead & Mentor Educational Social Enterprise, a platform dedicated to career development, academic mentoring, research capacity building and youth empowerment. Through teaching, mentoring, professional development programmes and lectures on artificial intelligence, he engages students, researchers and young professionals on the practical application of emerging technologies in education, research and the world of work.

Sheriff is also an author of career and educational development books, including *Career Paths and Opportunities for Engineering, Science, Art, and Management Students* and *Study Hacks for Academic Success*. His work bridges engineering, education, research and human development, with a strong interest in how technology can expand access to knowledge and opportunity.

At DRIF27, he brings an educator's and researcher's perspective to the relationship between artificial intelligence, critical thinking, digital inclusion and human agency, particularly the need to empower young Africans to use AI responsibly without surrendering their capacity to question, reason and make informed decisions.

Sheriff Babatunde Lamidi, PhD, is a Mechanical Engineer, academic, researcher, author, Career Development Coach and youth-development advocate. He is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lagos State University of Science an... Show more

Sree Ramachandran is an enterprise technology leader with more than 20 years of experience building data, AI, and digital platforms for global manufacturing and Fortune 500 organizations. She leads enterprise AI, analytics, and technology strategy, helping organizations design systems that improve decision-making at scale.

Her work sits at the intersection of manufacturing, technology, and business operations, exploring how metrics, incentives, and optimization objectives shape the behavior of both people and intelligent systems. Rather than asking whether AI is secure, she challenges organizations to ask whether the objectives they're asking AI to optimize are the right ones.

A frequent speaker on AI, enterprise transformation, and decision systems, Sree advocates for building AI that aligns technology with strategic business outcomes. Based in Milwaukee, she brings a Midwest manufacturing mindset to AI and technology - believing the best systems are those that can be understood, challenged, and continuously improved.

Sree Ramachandran is an enterprise technology leader with more than 20 years of experience building data, AI, and digital platforms for global manufacturing and Fortune 500 organizations. She leads enterprise AI, analytics, and technology strategy, h... Show more

Oleksandr Khimiak is a practitioner and advisor in manufacturing operations and industrial data.
He works hands-on with factories and equipment manufacturers to help them move from basic monitoring to actionable operational intelligence.

He is the founder of Factory Cortex — a pragmatic framework that combines machine signals, simple analytics, and human knowledge to expose hidden losses such as micro-stops and throughput instability, and to build intelligence iteratively rather than through large, high-risk transformations.

Founder, The Advisource AB.

Oleksandr Khimiak is a practitioner and advisor in manufacturing operations and industrial data. He works hands-on with factories and equipment manufacturers to help them move from basic monitoring to actionable operational intelligence. He is th... Show more

Currently serving as a Digital Product Manager at Vermeer Corporation, where I help lead digital transformation across the Sell, Marketing, and Training portfolios. Over my 14-year career at Vermeer, I have held roles across sales, digital product support, and product management, giving me a customer-first perspective on how technology can solve real-world business challenges.

Today, I lead product strategy across digital experiences that span the customer journey, from how Vermeer brings products to market and equips dealers with compelling content and training, to how customers and dealers configure, price, quote, order, and engage with Vermeer products. My focus is creating connected, intuitive experiences that bring together trusted product information, marketing content, learning, and commerce to help people make confident decisions while better connecting what is designed, marketed, learned, sold, and built.

I'm known for my energy, customer-first mindset, and passion for turning complex problems into practical digital solutions that create meaningful business and customer value.

Currently serving as a Digital Product Manager at Vermeer Corporation, where I help lead digital transformation across the Sell, Marketing, and Training portfolios. Over my 14-year career at Vermeer, I have held roles across sales, digital product su... Show more

Mauxi Adriana Ornelas-Kobayashi is a biomedical engineer with 18+ years of experience in medical devices and diagnostic imaging across Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. Her career includes regional sales and market-development leadership for FUJIFILM Medical Systems and Chison, as well as more than a decade working with multi-brand medical-equipment distributors. She has managed ultrasound and imaging portfolios, distributor networks, public procurement, strategic accounts, and after-sales relationships across Latin America. Her professional experience with multiple ultrasound brands informs her current research on medical-device value chains, technical circularity, operational resilience, public procurement, and local industrial capabilities. She bridges industry practice with research to examine how medical technologies can be managed more sustainably throughout their life cycle.

Mauxi Adriana Ornelas-Kobayashi is a biomedical engineer with 18+ years of experience in medical devices and diagnostic imaging across Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. Her career includes regional sales and market-development leadership ... Show more

Electrical Engineer, Registered Professional Engineer

Electrical Engineer, Registered Professional Engineer Show more

Hi, I’m Parth Patel, working as Marketing Head at Dolphy India Private Limited a leading manufacturer and supplier of washroom automation products, hotel amenities, and industrial entrance solutions. We serve commercial and hospitality businesses with innovative products designed to improve hygiene, convenience, and operational efficiency. Our extensive portfolio includes hand dryers, air curtains, soap dispensers, sensor taps, concealed flush tanks, health faucets, electric kettles, sole cleaning machines, hotel amenities, lobby solutions, and banquet furniture. Nothing is more fulfilling than being part of a team that is committed to innovation, quality, and reliability while helping businesses create cleaner, smarter, and more efficient environments.

Hi, I’m Parth Patel, working as Marketing Head at Dolphy India Private Limited a leading manufacturer and supplier of washroom automation products, hotel amenities, and industrial entrance solutions. We serve commercial and hospitality businesses wit... Show more

Jean‑Yves Tremblay is an Enterprise Architect at Alithya specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-driven business solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, ERP implementations, software development, and enterprise architecture, he helps organizations transform operational data into actionable insights and intelligent business applications. His recent work focuses on AI Agents, Copilot Studio, semantic models, MCP, and modern data architectures that bridge ERP systems, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Jean‑Yves Tremblay is an Enterprise Architect at Alithya specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-driven business solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, ERP ... Show more

I am an entrepreneur and a passionate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Manufacturing guy.

After selling my previous company (NETRONIC Software) to and integrating it into Boyum IT, my brother Elmar and I took a break to identify and build "the next Karlowitsch thing".

This break is over, and we have skin in the game again. We followed our hearts, souls, and brains and decided to play where we can both deliver the most value and have the most fun. Hence, our new venture lets us build Pulseoniq - a new manufacturing ISV that is 100% focused on Business Central. With Pulseoniq, we deliver quiet intelligence to noisy shopfloors.

We build real-time execution intelligence and control apps for discrete make-to-order manufacturers on Business Central who keep getting surprised by their own shopfloor. Unlike conventional tools that promise a better plan — or data capture apps that record what already went wrong — our apps tell your customers what's happening, what's starting to slip, and what they have to do next on the shopfloor before the customer calls.

Last, but not least, I am the author of the "Business Central and Manufacturing Pulse" report.

I am an entrepreneur and a passionate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Manufacturing guy. After selling my previous company (NETRONIC Software) to and integrating it into Boyum IT, my brother Elmar and I took a break to identify and bui... Show more

James brings to you over 35 years of experience in the coatings industry, primarily in General Industrial, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings and Linings for Water and Waste Treatment Facilities. He is active in AWWA, and he has been a member for over 25 Years. He is AMPP Certified as a Senior Coatings Inspector (#8970), and a SSPC Certified Concrete Coating Inspector (#29820). Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, loves fishing, and hanging out with his two dogs.

James brings to you over 35 years of experience in the coatings industry, primarily in General Industrial, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings and Linings for Water and Waste Treatment Facilities. He is active in AWWA, and he has been a member for ... Show more

Stephanie Clark started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations — and it was leading her company's first ERP implementation that hooked her for good. Twenty years and 500+ implementations later, she's the founder of Elliott Clark Consulting (ECC), a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner built around a simple belief: technology only works when the process behind it is right first.

Stephanie developed ECC's Process → Technology → Automation methodology after watching too many implementations fail for the same reason — teams jumping to technology (or now, AI) before the underlying process could support it. She holds PMP, CPIM, and CBAP certifications and has spent two decades helping manufacturers and distributors get ERP right: effective, sustainable, and built to actually hold up under automation and AI.

When she's not presenting or writing on ERP strategy, she's leading ECC's growing team of consultants, helping mid-market manufacturers and distributors move past spreadsheets and disconnected systems into ERP environments that are genuinely ready for what's next.

Stephanie Clark started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations — and it was leading her company's first ERP implementation that hooked her for good. Twenty years and 500+ implementations later, she's the founder of Elliott Clark C... Show more

Jim is a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect in Data & AI for Microsoft. He currently works in the Discrete Manufacturing org, but has experience in Retail/HLS/Finance. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his Wife and cats. He lives just outside of Pittsburgh, PA and is an avid collector of retro video games.

Jim is a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect in Data & AI for Microsoft. He currently works in the Discrete Manufacturing org, but has experience in Retail/HLS/Finance. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his Wife and cats. He lives just outs... Show more

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving innovation and resilience across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Previously Vice President of Supply Chain Security at Schneider Electric, Cassie established one of the industry’s most comprehensive supplier cybersecurity programs and helped shape global standards for software supply chain assurance. She is the author of “Software Supply Chain Security: Securing the End-to-End Supply Chain for Software, Firmware, and Hardware” (O’Reilly Media) and a recognized authority on operational resilience, transparency, and cyber risk governance. Her leadership and advocacy continue to influence how organizations worldwide secure the digital ecosystems they depend on.

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving inn... Show more

Raj Goodman Anand is Founder & CEO of AI-First Mindset®, an AI education and advisory company that helps CEOs, business owners and leadership teams understand, adopt and implement AI, with a particular focus on manufacturing and industrial businesses. He is also Founder & CEO of Goodman Lantern, an international B2B content marketing agency where over 80% of the team are women. Raj's AI background predates the boom: his postgraduate research (MRes) focused on pathfinding algorithms, and he worked on ARCO, an EU-funded research project at the University of Sussex. His positioning is optimistic and practical: fundamentals first, then use cases leaders can deploy immediately.

Raj Goodman Anand is Founder & CEO of AI-First Mindset®, an AI education and advisory company that helps CEOs, business owners and leadership teams understand, adopt and implement AI, with a particular focus on manufacturing and industrial businesses... Show more

As a Functional Safety Manager, I bring more than seven years of experience in implementing and optimizing functional safety processes. My expertise includes in-depth knowledge of the ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards, as well as the ability to design efficient, robust, and future-proof safety processes. In my current role, I support companies in successfully delivering complex projects with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, process efficiency, and engineering excellence.

With a hands-on approach and a strong emphasis on consulting and implementation, I help teams optimize development processes and establish sustainable solutions. I am passionate about applying systematic engineering principles and targeted measures across management, verification, and documentation to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of technical systems.

As a Functional Safety Manager, I bring more than seven years of experience in implementing and optimizing functional safety processes. My expertise includes in-depth knowledge of the ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards, as well as the ability to desig... Show more

David Biel is Director of Business Development at R.E. Biel Company, a family owned dental cabinet manufacturer in Texas. A former teacher and band director, he came into manufacturing with no software background and ended up rebuilding the company's web presence and internal systems on cloud-native infrastructure using AI assisted tools. He represents the non-engineer end user the cloud-native community rarely hears from directly.

David Biel is Director of Business Development at R.E. Biel Company, a family owned dental cabinet manufacturer in Texas. A former teacher and band director, he came into manufacturing with no software background and ended up rebuilding the company's... Show more

Technical Co-Founder and Head of Product Development for 3 International Startups, building and managing teams bringing digital transformation to domains such as Energy Management, Building Automation, Asset Tracking, and Consumer Electronics.

15+ years of experience as an AI and IoT Engineer, working in design and development of products across industries such as IoT, Autonomous Driving, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautics, Industry 4.0, and Robotics.

Technical Co-Founder and Head of Product Development for 3 International Startups, building and managing teams bringing digital transformation to domains such as Energy Management, Building Automation, Asset Tracking, and Consumer Electronics. 15+... Show more

Shelly Thomas, PE, MBA is the founder of Building Beta and one of the few Copilot strategists who has actually run the operations she now teaches executives to transform.

Her career spans 20+ years across oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial distribution, managing Fortune 500 relationships at Morton Salt's Industrial Division and directing global eCommerce operations at Chart Industries. She brings that same operational accountability into every training room.

Her programs are built for leaders who are time-starved, skeptical, and responsible for outcomes their boards can measure. The goal isn't to make executives into power users, it's to make them the kind of leader who spreads AI capability across their entire organization. The teams who go through her programs become the most valuable resource in the building. That's what she designs for.

Shelly serves on the UAA College of Engineering Advisory Board, co-chairs Alaska's Women in Engineering Advisory Board, and co-hosts the Breaking Frozen Ground podcast on engineering careers in Alaska. She is based in Alaska, and she operates exactly where you'd expect someone called the Copilot Strategist on the Last Frontier to operate.

Shelly Thomas, PE, MBA is the founder of Building Beta and one of the few Copilot strategists who has actually run the operations she now teaches executives to transform. Her career spans 20+ years across oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial... Show more

Juliana has held only one job in her career and life, the one she currently holds as CEO of Priority Architectural Graphics, a manufacturer of custom high end architectural signage. She founded the company in 1995 right out of college and has organically grown and nurtured it for over thirty years.

Today, Priority Architectural Graphics designs, builds and installs some of the most iconic signs and brands in California.

Juliana was honored as a “Most Influential Woman in Business” by the San Francisco Business Times in 2026 and “Small Business of the Year” by the State of CA in 2019 among many other recognitions.

Juliana has held only one job in her career and life, the one she currently holds as CEO of Priority Architectural Graphics, a manufacturer of custom high end architectural signage. She founded the company in 1995 right out of college and has organic... Show more

Jitendra Patel is a seasoned Project Management Professional with over 15 years of experience in power transformer manufacturing and large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. He specializes in the end-to-end execution of engineered-to-order transformer projects, with a strong focus on governance, financial margin control, and risk management.
Throughout his career, he has led complex, cross-functional initiatives, driving operational optimization and ensuring alignment with technical, safety, and commercial objectives in highly demanding project environments. His expertise lies in balancing execution efficiency with cost and risk considerations to deliver consistent project outcomes.
Jitendra’s areas of interest include project execution strategy, risk-driven decision-making, and practical approaches to managing large-scale capital projects. He is passionate about sharing real-world insights from the energy sector to support professionals in improving project delivery performance.

Jitendra Patel is a seasoned Project Management Professional with over 15 years of experience in power transformer manufacturing and large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. He specializes in the end-to-end execution of engineered-to-order tra... Show more

J. Michael Coffey is a CEO, M&A Strategist and author of GALE Force: Navigating Strategy, Culture, and Value Creation in Modern M&A(Entrepreneur Books, 2026).

Over a thirty-year career leading industrial and manufacturing companies across seven countries, Coffey has been involved in 38 M&A transactions valued in excess of $1 billion — leading or serving as a C-suite principal in over 20 of them. As a member of the executive team that built H-E Parts International into a global multi-country platform, he helped drive the acquisition strategy that culminated in a $240 million exit to Hitachi Construction Machinery.

He subsequently served as CEO of Manitex International (NASDAQ: MNTX), where he led a full operational turnaround — delivering 30% revenue growth and a 400% EBITDA, prior to leading a sale to Tadano Ltd.

He is the founder of Resurgence Advisory, a boutique firm specializing in M&A strategy, post-merger integration, and performance metrics for lower-middle market industrials.

GALE Force, Global Aim, Local Execution - draws on his experience and methodologies such as DRiiVE and PRACTISE

Coffey holds an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife of 30 years and two daughters.

J. Michael Coffey is a CEO, M&A Strategist and author of GALE Force: Navigating Strategy, Culture, and Value Creation in Modern M&A(Entrepreneur Books, 2026). Over a thirty-year career leading industrial and manufacturing companies across seven co... Show more

With nearly 30 years in the semiconductor industry, I am an expert in process control and manufacturing optimization. My career has included key roles at Infineon, GlobalFoundries and now as an Expert Process Control Engineer at Bosch, where I focus on data-driven process stability, predictive maintenance, and sustainability for advanced 300mm fabs.

With nearly 30 years in the semiconductor industry, I am an expert in process control and manufacturing optimization. My career has included key roles at Infineon, GlobalFoundries and now as an Expert Process Control Engineer at Bosch, where I focus ... Show more

My expertise in facilitating transformational change is underscored by a robust portfolio in various sectors including manufacturing, food & beverage and professional services. Our team's success in implementing ERP systems and leveraging analytical skills has consistently driven operational efficiencies and competitive advantage for our customers

I have the pleasure of also being the Global Industry Expert Lead for Manufacturing at Columbus. I am part of a strong team of technology-agnostic industry experts who collectively possess an extensive understanding of the industry's dynamics, trends, challenges, best practices and thought leadership. We aim to apply this effectively in daily operations, problem-solving, decision-making and collaborative efforts with our clients.

My expertise in facilitating transformational change is underscored by a robust portfolio in various sectors including manufacturing, food & beverage and professional services. Our team's success in implementing ERP systems and leveraging analytical ... Show more