Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Dina Fatkulbayanova

Dina Fatkulbayanova

Helping organizations run their workloads securely in the cloud, across complex and regulated environments.

Helping organizations run their workloads securely in the cloud, across complex and regulated environments. Show more

Mohammed Khairallah

Mohammed Khairallah

I am a Software Engineer at Capgemini, Mundiapolis University Alumni, and 1337 Advanced Core Student with a passion for building scalable, intelligent systems. With a background in both full-stack development and machine learning, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex AI models and real-world industrial applications. I focus on practical, production-ready Machine Learning rather than academic hype, helping traditional developers add AI to their toolkit without over-engineering their solutions. When I’m not optimizing pipelines or debugging IoT data, I’m advocating for why simple, explainable models often beat complex neural networks.

I am a Software Engineer at Capgemini, Mundiapolis University Alumni, and 1337 Advanced Core Student with a passion for building scalable, intelligent systems. With a background in both full-stack development and machine learning, I specialize in bri... Show more

Masaharu Kanda

Masaharu Kanda

Masaharu Kanda began his career as an electrical and embedded software engineer. He worked on the development of Blu–ray–compatible optical drives, taking responsibility for electrical design and firmware development. Later, he contributed to the development of cloud gaming servers, focusing on Linux device drivers.
After that, he joined another startup, where he was involved in project management and the development of edge AI applications.
He is currently at NTT, Inc., participating in the IOWN concept and working on the design of a disaggregated computing controller.

Masaharu Kanda began his career as an electrical and embedded software engineer. He worked on the development of Blu–ray–compatible optical drives, taking responsibility for electrical design and firmware development. Later, he contributed to the dev... Show more

Dave Kersting

Dave Kersting

Dave has been working in the world of bookkeeping for more than a decade, first as the founder of The Kersting Group, and now as the founder and CEO of Capovario. His mission is to bring new life and energy to the types of business services people typically hate and avoid, including bookkeeping, accounting, insurance, finance, employee benefits, marketing, and more. Dave and the Capovario team work tirelessly to help business owners work on the parts of their business they love while his team handles the rest.

Dave has been working in the world of bookkeeping for more than a decade, first as the founder of The Kersting Group, and now as the founder and CEO of Capovario. His mission is to bring new life and energy to the types of business services people ty... Show more

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el aprendizaje creativo y sostenible desde la infancia.

Se especializa en programación creativa con herramientas como Sonic Pi, acercando a niños y niñas al mundo de la tecnología a través de la música. Es creadora de contenido educativo, enfocada en inspirar a personas multipotenciales a desarrollar su marca personal y a emprendedores a crear contenido con impacto usando herramientas de IA y estrategias accesibles. Participa activamente como en eventos tecnológicos y hackatones, incluyendo el NASA Space Apps Challenge, Build with AI de Google y Women Game Jam Bolivia, compartiendo su experiencia en creación de contenido, educación y tecnología. Además, colabora generando contenido para comunidades como GDG La Paz y Women Techmakers, enfocándose en el impulso de la participación femenina en tecnología.

Actualmente, continúa su formación profesional en Buenos Aires, profundizando en áreas como energías renovables, automatización y diseño UX/UI, manteniendo siempre una visión creativa, inclusiva y sostenible en cada uno de sus proyectos.

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el apren... Show more

Aldo Henrique

Aldo Henrique

Possui graduação em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2014) e mestrado em Informática pela Universidade de Brasília (2017), atualmente Dourando em Ciências da Computação na UnB. Tem experiência na área de Ciência da Computação, com ênfase em Sistemas de Informação, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: Java, C#, mobile, web e negócios. Professor universitário na Unieuro e Analista de Sistemas IV no CNI

Possui graduação em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2014) e mestrado em Informática pela Universidade de Brasília (2017), atualmente Dourando em Ciências da Computação na UnB. Tem experiência na área de Ciência da Computaç... Show more

Martin Dilger

Martin Dilger

Martin is the CEO of Nebulit GmbH, headquartered in southern Germany. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than a decade as a freelance professional, he has taken on diverse roles such as Architect, Coach, Trainer, and Consultant. Despite these varied roles, one challenge remained consistent: software projects were always complex and demanding.

Over the years, Martin has seen countless trends come and go—from SOA and Agile to Microservices and AI. While each introduced change, none truly simplified the process of building software systems—until 2021, when everything shifted with Event Modeling.

Today, Martin is dedicated to helping companies adopt Event Modeling as a technique to streamline and improve software delivery. In 2024, he published *Understanding Event Sourcing*, the first book to unify Event Modeling, Event Sourcing, and Vertical Slice Architectures into a single, cohesive development process.

Martin is the CEO of Nebulit GmbH, headquartered in southern Germany. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than a decade as a freelance professional, he has taken on diverse roles such as Architect, Coach, Trainer, and ... Show more

Elin Hellström

Elin Hellström

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools.

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools. Show more

Bhavik Shah

Bhavik Shah

I am an environmental engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment design, process optimization, and regulatory compliance. I hold an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern California and currently work as a Staff Engineer at NCS Engineers, delivering RO, produced water reuse, and uranium removal projects for municipal and industrial clients.

I am an environmental engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment design, process optimization, and regulatory compliance. I hold an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern California and currently work as a Staf... Show more

George Woodard

George Woodard

I help organizations grow their online presence and create experiences that convert visitors into supporters. I am a Technical Marketing Specialist with extensive experience in website marketing management and building systems that enhance your team's effectiveness.

The digital world changes fast. Whether it's the latest on SEO or building out AI, I stay on top of what's working now so you don't have to figure it out yourself. Your time is better spent on what you do best.

I help organizations grow their online presence and create experiences that convert visitors into supporters. I am a Technical Marketing Specialist with extensive experience in website marketing management and building systems that enhance your team'... Show more

Ilyass Mousaid

Ilyass Mousaid

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product.

I’m an engineer by training (Arts & Métiers) and PMP certified, so I’ve been in the trenches. Having co-authored research on frugal innovation, water treatment and mining platforms, I know the frustration of engineering challenges firsthand.

Right now, I’m focused on one thing: using AI to streamline the innovation process. I’m currently building workflows that help researchers and startups use Google's multimodal models to validate inventions, analyze prior art, and simulate complex systems before they ever hit the market.

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product. ... Show more

Simon Müller

Simon Müller

Simon is a tech person with an entrepreneurial mindset and experience in leading engineering teams. He likes to operate at the interface between technical systems and business processes.

In the past years, he has founded and sold a startup, built the digital lab of a German Mittelstand company, and now combines both aspects as the CTO of the Venture Builder wattx. Since wattx's building digital solutions and ventures, he has been part of a team that tackles challenges from building an online healthy food store to engineering an IoT solution that reduces scrap in wet-milling processes.

Simon is a tech person with an entrepreneurial mindset and experience in leading engineering teams. He likes to operate at the interface between technical systems and business processes. In the past years, he has founded and sold a startup, built ... Show more

Jimmy Liao

Jimmy Liao

作為 AI GDE and AI MVP,Jimmy Liao 致力於智慧製造與金融領域,將 AI 熱潮中的技術債轉化為核心優勢,與客戶協同提升價值與營運效率。

日常生活就是跑步,曾經以跑步為通勤工具之一 (單程 20+ km)。

As an AI GDE and AI MVP, Jimmy Liao is dedicated to the fields of Smart Manufacturing and Finance, transforming the technical debt from the AI hype into core advantages, and collaborating with clients to elevate value and operational efficiency.

作為 AI GDE and AI MVP,Jimmy Liao 致力於智慧製造與金融領域,將 AI 熱潮中的技術債轉化為核心優勢,與客戶協同提升價值與營運效率。 日常生活就是跑步,曾經以跑步為通勤工具之一 (單程 20+ km)。 As an AI GDE and AI MVP, Jimmy Liao is dedicated to the fields of Smart Manufacturing and Finance, transforming the technical de... Show more

Michał Buczko

Michał Buczko

Michal is a Competence Lead for Software Quality Assurance at Viessmann where he is the advocate for focus on the Quality Processes of Deliveries. He is a fan of fast and efficient testing. Michal gives his insights in design of the test harness and solutions for industrialisation projects, the definition of the scope of testing and efficient test reporting. Michal feels responsible for sharing “new-fancy stuff” with others and helping people grow as individuals. He is involved in various activities including quality management, project consulting and requirements analysis. Now sharing his experience as a Quality Management Consultant. In his free time Michal spends time on archery, feeder fishing or enjoying a glass of rum.

Michal is a Competence Lead for Software Quality Assurance at Viessmann where he is the advocate for focus on the Quality Processes of Deliveries. He is a fan of fast and efficient testing. Michal gives his insights in design of the test harness and... Show more

Bhimalinga Reddy Bangaru

Bhimalinga Reddy Bangaru

Bhimalinga Reddy Bangaru is an SAP Delivery Manager and transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience spearheading complex, multi-regional enterprise ERP and supply chain transformations across the medical technology, manufacturing, utilities, and electronics industries. Throughout his career, Bhimalinga has built a strong reputation for delivering high-impact digital transformation programs that align technology with business strategy, drive operational excellence, and ensure global regulatory compliance.

Currently serving as a Senior Delivery Manager at Capgemini America Inc., he leads end-to-end SAP ERP initiatives supporting mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs for Fortune 500 clients. His leadership has been instrumental in designing and implementing large-scale SAP S/4HANA and ECC solutions across four continents, empowering over 12,000 users and managing business operations exceeding $12 billion in annual revenue. Under his guidance, teams consistently achieve over 99% system uptime, zero critical defects during cutovers, and significant operational efficiency gains through structured governance and process optimization.

A recognized expert in integrated supply chain management, Bhimalinga’s hands-on expertise spans Warehouse & Logistics Execution, Demand and Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Management, and New Product Introduction (NPI). His ability to bridge technical complexity with business outcomes has made him a trusted partner to senior executives and a mentor to cross-functional global teams.

Beyond his professional achievements, Bhimalinga is deeply committed to continuous learning and excellence. He holds multiple advanced certifications, including SAP S/4HANA in Source & Procurement, SAP SCM Extended Warehouse Management, SAP Activate Project Management, and ITIL V3. His passion for transformational leadership, critical thinking, and innovation has earned him numerous delivery excellence awards and membership in the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

Driven by a vision to enable digital maturity and business agility, Bhimalinga continues to shape the future of enterprise transformation, helping organizations evolve into smarter, more resilient, and globally connected businesses

Bhimalinga Reddy Bangaru is an SAP Delivery Manager and transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience spearheading complex, multi-regional enterprise ERP and supply chain transformations across the medical technology, manufacturing, uti... Show more

Joël Simons

Joël Simons

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Bob Brennan

Bob Brennan

I specialize in creating barcode-driven data collection systems and wireless networks. As a developer, I have been using the Progress OpenEdge 4GL (ABL) since 1992. I actively support the Worldwide OpenEdge community by organizing events and providing content.

I specialize in creating barcode-driven data collection systems and wireless networks. As a developer, I have been using the Progress OpenEdge 4GL (ABL) since 1992. I actively support the Worldwide OpenEdge community by organizing events and providin... Show more

Christian Denich

Christian Denich

Christian is a Global Customer Solutions Manager at AWS. He is passionate about automotive, AI/ML and developer productivity. Christian supports some the world’s largest automotive brands on their cloud journey, encompassing technology as we as cloud and business strategy. Before joining AWS, Christian worked at BMW Group in both hardware and software development in various projects including connected navigation.

Christian is a Global Customer Solutions Manager at AWS. He is passionate about automotive, AI/ML and developer productivity. Christian supports some the world’s largest automotive brands on their cloud journey, encompassing technology as we as cloud... Show more

Kristen Mitchell

Kristen Mitchell

Hi, I’m Kristen Mitchell from KRK Jewels. I specialize in custom Toi et Moi rings and work closely with clients to turn their love stories into one-of-a-kind designs.

Hi, I’m Kristen Mitchell from KRK Jewels. I specialize in custom Toi et Moi rings and work closely with clients to turn their love stories into one-of-a-kind designs. Show more

Aaron LaBeau

Aaron LaBeau

Aaron LaBeau is a Developer Advocate at Ditto, where he helps developers build offline-first, edge-native applications that stay resilient even without reliable connectivity.

With over 30 years of professional software development experience, Aaron has worked across a wide range of technologies including iOS (Objective-C/Swift), Android (Kotlin/Java), Kotlin Multiplatform, .NET (C#/ASP.NET/MAUI), and Spring Boot (Java/Kotlin). He began programming in 7th grade on an Apple IIe and has since built systems for telecommunications, healthcare, enterprise CRM/DMS, and one of the world’s largest accounting firms—where he led Developer Experience and Advocacy efforts before moving into the mobile and edge space.

At Ditto, Aaron focuses on empowering developers to adopt modern offline-first patterns, bridging the gap between mobile, cloud, and edge computing.

Outside of tech, Aaron is a guitarist, Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master, fishing enthusiast, and a beginner woodworker.

Aaron LaBeau is a Developer Advocate at Ditto, where he helps developers build offline-first, edge-native applications that stay resilient even without reliable connectivity. With over 30 years of professional software development experience, Aaro... Show more

Amanda Pitcher

Amanda Pitcher

I'm a capability lead with a foundation in experience design and digital production. I lead cross-functional digital teams that put humans at the centre of everything we do, aligning customer needs with business goals through technology, process, and culture. With extensive CX/UX and digital strategy experience across finance, government, media, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and insurance sectors, I focus on building diverse, high-performing teams that deliver creative solutions to deliver positive customer experiences, and exceed client objectives.

I'm a capability lead with a foundation in experience design and digital production. I lead cross-functional digital teams that put humans at the centre of everything we do, aligning customer needs with business goals through technology, process, and... Show more

Ilya Burkin

Ilya Burkin

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide.

With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation, and creative storytelling, Ilya spearheaded ADB SAFEGATE’s collaboration with CBS News for the Economy 4.0 documentary — a landmark project that combined marketing, engineering, and purpose-driven communication.

He speaks on topics including B2B storytelling, brand innovation, marketing ROI, and the intersection of technology and creativity in industrial sectors.

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide. With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation,... Show more

Javier Lopez Martinez

Javier Lopez Martinez

Ingeniero, Profesor y Emprendedor
Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte y lidera los Sectores de Defensa e Industria; previamente pasó por Telefónica, BBVA, KMPG y Banco Santander. En su tiempo libre (y en sus horas de sueño) a fundado cuatro startups y co-organiza el MorcillaConf en Burgos.

Por otra parte, es Google Developer Expert en Cloud y cuenta con gran cantidad de certificaciones en diversas tecnologías.

Ingeniero, Profesor y Emprendedor Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte y lidera los Sectores de Defensa e Industria; previamente pasó por Telefó... Show more

Sonu Mariam George

Sonu Mariam George

Sonu George is a cross-disciplinary leader working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and ethics. Her expertise spans Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Computer Vision, where she has consistently explored how technology can be scaled responsibly to create measurable impact.
She has represented her work on global stages such as Google Accelerator for Startups AI 2025 and VivaTech Paris, where she shared her perspective on the future of AI, innovation ecosystems, and sustainable technology adoption. Sonu’s unique approach combines deep technical fluency with a strong sense of strategy, allowing her to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications that drive real-world change.
In addition to her technical leadership, Sonu is a passionate advocate for diversity in technology and leadership. She mentors early-career professionals, offering candid career advice to those considering a switch into AI, and guiding professionals on how to stand out in a fast-changing industry where roles are being reshaped by automation. She speaks openly about resilience, adaptability, and building value beyond the algorithm.
Outside of work, Sonu is also a dancer, finding creativity and balance through movement, which she brings into her philosophy of leadership and innovation.

Sonu George is a cross-disciplinary leader working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and ethics. Her expertise spans Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Computer Vision, where she has consistently explored how technolo... Show more

Greg Gillespie

Greg Gillespie

Greg Gillespie is the Principal and Co-Founder of Collectiv, a leading data analytics and AI enablement consulting
firm that has appeared twice on the Inc. 5000 list. Since launching his first data consulting firm in 2016, Greg has
helped over 150 mid-sized and enterprise organizations — including several Fortune 500 brands — leverage tools
like Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to unlock the full value of their data at scale.

An electrical engineer by training, Greg began his career building data programs in the industrial and utility sectors,
where he saw firsthand how structured, well-governed data could transform operations. That experience led him into
business intelligence and, ultimately, into the field of AI enablement.

Greg is the creator of The D.A.T.A. Formula™, a practical framework for preparing organizations to succeed with AI
through better data governance, process alignment, team empowerment, and scalable automation. His talks blend
technical depth with real-world application, offering audiences a clear path from disconnected dashboards to
AI-powered decision-making.

Today, Greg works closely with executive teams to operationalize AI across the enterprise, and he speaks regularly
on topics such as data strategy, analytics leadership, and building AI-ready organizations. He is also a proud member
of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), where he collaborates with other high-growth business leaders committed to
innovation and impact.

Greg Gillespie is the Principal and Co-Founder of Collectiv, a leading data analytics and AI enablement consulting firm that has appeared twice on the Inc. 5000 list. Since launching his first data consulting firm in 2016, Greg has helped over 15... 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

Gideon Naude

Gideon Naude

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible. Whether discussing the latest trends in Business Central or sharing insights on maximizing the potential of Power Platform applications, he strives to captivate audiences with his passion for technology.

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push th... Show more

Ifeoma Nwosu

Ifeoma Nwosu

Ifeoma is a software engineer with a strong foundation in software development and a user-centred approach to building inclusive digital products. Skilled in JavaScript, ReactJS, CSS, Storybook, and APIs, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her engineering work, shaped by cross-functional experience in product discovery, developer education, and digital accessibility.

She has delivered accessible, user-focused web interfaces, internal tools, and scalable design systems across both B2C and B2B environments. Her interest in how users experience digital products led her to attend Product School, where she deepened her expertise in product discovery and user research, equipping her to contribute at every stage of the product and software development lifecycle.

Beyond hands-on engineering and product work, Ifeoma is a recognised community leader and conference speaker, having shared insights at technical events on topics like accessibility, web performance, and developer tooling. Her project delivery experience includes launching global initiatives with partner institutions and overseeing the successful delivery of digital products in cross-functional, multinational teams.

With a passion for teaching, sharing knowledge, and advocating for inclusive design, Ifeoma has worked as a Developer Educator and LinkedIn Learning Instructor, creating educational content that helps teams and individuals build more usable, accessible experiences. From leading cross-functional product initiatives to scaling accessible component libraries and shaping developer education, her work consistently drives impact at the intersection of technology, people, and inclusion, thus earning her the UK Global Talent Award in Technology.

Ifeoma is a software engineer with a strong foundation in software development and a user-centred approach to building inclusive digital products. Skilled in JavaScript, ReactJS, CSS, Storybook, and APIs, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her ... Show more

Kay Grebenstein

Kay Grebenstein

Kay Grebenstein works as a test manager and agile QA coach for ZEISS Industrielle Messtechnik. In recent years, he has ensured quality and tested software in projects in various specialist domains (telecommunications, industry, mail order, energy, etc.).

Kay Grebenstein works as a test manager and agile QA coach for ZEISS Industrielle Messtechnik. In recent years, he has ensured quality and tested software in projects in various specialist domains (telecommunications, industry, mail order, energy, et... Show more

Niels Christian Laursen

Niels Christian Laursen

I own the global lead generation funnel, from attracting the right buyers to qualifying them for sales - with a strong focus on scalable, automated, and intelligence-driven growth.

I lead both inbound and outbound strategies, combining account-based marketing, intent data, and enrichment workflows to reach high-fit prospects. I build automations that power campaigns, making lead gen more efficient, personalized, and aligned with our go-to-market teams.

I also act as a hands-on coordinator for our day-to-day execution, supporting and guiding a small group of teammates across tasks like campaign setup, lead ops, and channel coordination.

I own the global lead generation funnel, from attracting the right buyers to qualifying them for sales - with a strong focus on scalable, automated, and intelligence-driven growth. I lead both inbound and outbound strategies, combining account-bas... Show more

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