Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Gregor Dzierzon

Gregor Dzierzon

Gregor has been developing and teaching software engineering since 2000 and has a passion for writing code which is easy to read and to maintain.

He consults as a software engineer and architect and presents on technical topics that address all aspects of full stack development.

Gregor is an active Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and loves learning as much as he does teaching. His current certifications include MCSD: App Builder, MCSA: Web Applications, and AWS Developer Associate.

When he is not programming, Gregor loves spending time with his family, coaching his kids, working with wood or improving his home.

Gregor has been developing and teaching software engineering since 2000 and has a passion for writing code which is easy to read and to maintain. He consults as a software engineer and architect and presents on technical topics that address all a... Show more

Martin Moen

Martin Moen

Martin is a Staff Engineer at Dexory where he works on the connectivity, infrastructure, and tooling behind a global fleet of autonomous warehouse robots. He's been at Dexory since the early days and has helped scale the fleet from a handful of robots to hundreds deployed worldwide.

Martin is a Staff Engineer at Dexory where he works on the connectivity, infrastructure, and tooling behind a global fleet of autonomous warehouse robots. He's been at Dexory since the early days and has helped scale the fleet from a handful of robot... Show more

Amar Chheda

Amar Chheda

Amar Chheda is an AI/ML engineer solving hard problems in the real world — from DeepFake detection and manufacturing vision systems to AI-driven cybersecurity. He brings deep technical expertise alongside a strong community ethos as the organiser behind AI Camp Atlanta, which has grown to over 4,000 members through hands-on meetups, hackathons, and industry panels.

Amar’s approach is refreshingly grounded: no hype, just clarity, execution, and impact. He’s spoken at conferences, mentored at hackathons, and actively collaborates with universities, tech communities, and industry leaders to make AI more accessible and actionable for professionals. Whether he’s building production-ready AI pipelines or helping others explore their first agent use case, Amar’s north star is always the same — using AI in service of real problems and real people.

Amar Chheda is an AI/ML engineer solving hard problems in the real world — from DeepFake detection and manufacturing vision systems to AI-driven cybersecurity. He brings deep technical expertise alongside a strong community ethos as the organiser beh... Show more

Swami venkatesh Mandepu

Swami venkatesh Mandepu

Swami Venkatesh Mandepu is a seasoned PLM IT Architect with more than 19 years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management across the semiconductor, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods industries. His career spans extensive work in both the U.S. and India, delivering large-scale PLM initiatives involving upgrades, development, customisations, enhancements, and performance tuning for on-premises and Azure environments. Swami currently serves as a Teamcenter Systems Architect at Corning (via Four Colours Technology), where he leads enterprise-scale data export rules, multi-environment architecture design, secure data transfer implementation, SSO enablement, and roadmap planning for distributed Teamcenter environments. His work includes defining export rules for parts, BOMs, assemblies, and CAD models across NX, CATIA, and Pro-E, as well as managing file accessibility and certificate-based security controls. His prior roles include Teamcenter Solution Architect at PRORIGO and Deployment Architect at Four Colours Technology, where he focused on automation of enhancement deployments, environment roadmaps, technical specifications, disaster recovery, server deployment using open-source tools, and automating client installation through Chocolatey scripts. Previously, at Dart Container Corporation, Swami led major Teamcenter upgrade and enhancement activities, environment deployments, license management, DR planning, server architecture design, certificate rotations, and cross-functional collaboration with database, client engineering, user support, and security teams. He also executed smoke tests, SFB reviews, and environment provisioning via the Deployment Centre. His foundational PLM expertise was built through roles at Siemens, BE Aerospace, Prion, HAL, LMW, TCS, Applied Materials, Satyam, and Exultsoft, covering BMIDE template design, workflow development, handler coding, cloud-based PLM provisioning, PowerShell and Chef automation, CAD integration, licensing, dispatcher configuration, system troubleshooting, and custom script development across Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments

Swami Venkatesh Mandepu is a seasoned PLM IT Architect with more than 19 years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management across the semiconductor, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods industries. His career spans extensive work in both the U.S.... Show more

Himanshu Gosai

Himanshu Gosai

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services. Throughout my career, I have focused on increasing business process efficiency through technology and driving digital transformation.
By leveraging expertise in business processes and Dynamics systems, I have helped organizations streamline operations, optimize process workflows, and achieve greater operational efficiency.

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services.... Show more

James Ash

James Ash

James is a D365 Solutions Architect at Crowe LLP, specializing in manufacturing and supply chain consulting. He has spent the past eight years designing, building, and deploying operational and financial processes for those implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (FnO).
He holds a Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. James is also a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Planning and Inventory Management Professional (CPIM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

James is a D365 Solutions Architect at Crowe LLP, specializing in manufacturing and supply chain consulting. He has spent the past eight years designing, building, and deploying operational and financial processes for those implementing Microsoft Dyn... Show more

John Kirsch

John Kirsch

John is known for his leadership, which facilitates strong teamwork and positive working relationships.

John has more than 25 years of experience with Microsoft ERP solutions as a consultant, user, IT support, and controller. His breadth of experience includes working with hundreds of ERP implementations. He has extensive experience with SQL and performance tuning, report writing using Excel, SSRS, and other tools. On the functional side, John has expertise in the distribution modules, including inventory, sales order processing, and purchase order processing.

John is known for his leadership, which facilitates strong teamwork and positive working relationships. John has more than 25 years of experience with Microsoft ERP solutions as a consultant, user, IT support, and controller. His breadth of experi... Show more

Kavya Gaddipati

Kavya Gaddipati

Kavya Gaddipati is a Custom Analog/Mixed-Signal Layout Engineer with over five years of professional experience designing and implementing advanced IC layouts for cutting-edge semiconductor technologies. Currently based in Austin, TX, she works at NVIDIA as a Senior Mask Design Engineer, where she is involved in physical design and mask layout development for advanced semiconductor processes.
Kavya specializes in high-precision analog layouts, including LVDS transmitters, ESD protection structures, power supervisor IPs, and current viewing circuitry. Her expertise spans advanced matching techniques such as common centroid, interdigitation, proximity matching, and dummy insertion, enabling low-noise, low-power designs with minimized parasitic RC. She is also proficient in physical verification, routinely resolving complex DRC/LVS issues, antenna effects, latch-up, and IR drop concerns using industry-leading tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, Synopsys ICV, Redhawk, and Totem.
Before her current role, Kavya contributed to Intel’s advanced node technologies, including work on custom IO buffer IP development for 5G telecom applications, where she performed placement, routing, and yield enhancement across hierarchical design flows using Cadence Innovus and Nanoroute. She also worked on FinFET-based digital block layouts, including clock dividers, decoders, and glitch filters.
Kavya holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from Anna University, India. Her strong academic foundation, combined with her hands-on industry experience, makes her a versatile and highly capable IC layout professional.

Kavya Gaddipati is a Custom Analog/Mixed-Signal Layout Engineer with over five years of professional experience designing and implementing advanced IC layouts for cutting-edge semiconductor technologies. Currently based in Austin, TX, she works at NV... Show more

Michel Rockstroh

Michel Rockstroh

Michel Rockstroh is a graduate engineer in automotive engineering and currently serves as Head of Research & Development with more than ten years of experience in industrial product development and process optimization. His career spans from classical powertrain engineering to the industrialization of high-voltage battery systems in an international environment.

As a technology leader, he combines engineering excellence with strategic organizational development. Beyond driving innovation in complex technical systems, he is responsible for optimizing company-wide processes and regularly reports to senior management. He gained international experience during a multi-year assignment in the United States, where he supported large-scale industrialization projects.

Michel Rockstroh represents a holistic approach to technology — from early concept development to scalable industrial implementation. His focus lies in aligning engineering, digital transformation, and agile structures to build future-ready technology organizations.

Michel Rockstroh is a graduate engineer in automotive engineering and currently serves as Head of Research & Development with more than ten years of experience in industrial product development and process optimization. His career spans from classica... Show more

Antonio Chapinal

Antonio Chapinal

As a Cloud & AI Solutions Engineer at Microsoft and a Telecommunications Engineer by trade, I design highly complex technical architectures that drive real business value. Beyond the cloud, I am a Quantum Computing enthusiast, dedicated to understanding and leveraging the next frontier of technology to solve complex, global problems.

As a Cloud & AI Solutions Engineer at Microsoft and a Telecommunications Engineer by trade, I design highly complex technical architectures that drive real business value. Beyond the cloud, I am a Quantum Computing enthusiast, dedicated to understand... Show more

Vikas Luthra

Vikas Luthra

Vikas Luthra is an enterprise architect with over 21 years of experience designing and scaling digital platforms for complex manufacturing environments, with deep experience in digital commerce, CRM, CPQ, and large-scale system integrations. His work spans Fortune 500 manufacturing organizations in heavy equipment, building technology, and industrial distribution.

He currently leads architecture for a major digital transformation initiative at a global heavy equipment manufacturer, helping reshape how customers interact with dealer ecosystems through headless commerce, identity-driven design, and complex multi-system integrations.

Much of his work focuses on the real-world challenges of enterprise manufacturing environments—especially when businesses operate through independent dealer networks. This includes tackling problems like multi-tier hierarchy modeling, federated governance across autonomous entities, and integrating across dozens of disparate ERP systems. His approach emphasizes designing platforms where tools like CRM and commerce systems act as components within a broader architecture, rather than defining it.

Vikas brings a practical, experience-driven perspective to his work and speaking. He shares lessons from complex transformations, focusing on the architectural decisions that determine whether systems scale effectively or gradually accumulate technical debt. His interests include platform ownership, decoupled architectures, and the balance between vendor-driven solutions and enterprise-led design.

He has held dual Salesforce Application Architect and System Architect certifications and has been selected as a global panelist at Oracle CloudWorld. He enjoys breaking down complex systems into practical ideas that teams can actually implement.

Vikas Luthra is an enterprise architect with over 21 years of experience designing and scaling digital platforms for complex manufacturing environments, with deep experience in digital commerce, CRM, CPQ, and large-scale system integrations. His work... Show more

Umesh Pundlik Bawankar

Umesh Pundlik Bawankar

Umesh Bawankar is a seasoned SAP consulting professional with 20 years of SAP consulting experience and 5 years of industrial design experience in the manufacturing industry. Based in Milford, Connecticut, he has worked for multiple Business Transformation Programs for major utility companies across North America and the UK.
As a mechanical engineering graduate, Umesh has managed multiple large SAP implementations, roll-outs, and application support projects. His expertise includes SAP S/4HANA (versions 1709, 1809, 1909, 2408), SAP ECC 6.0, and Digital supply chain solutions, including Ariba Buying, Sourcing, SCC, and Invoicing platforms.
At Accenture Services, Umesh has worked on multiple projects for Par Pacific Holdings, Dow, Avangrid Networks, Wisconsin Energy, Xcel Energy, and British Gas Plc. His experience covers requirement definition, conceptual design, detailed design, POCs, unit testing, integration testing, UAT testing, end-user support and training, with thorough integration experience in FI modules with SD, MM, and EWM. He has extensively managed cross-functional teams for multiple integrations of tools such as Primavera, GE Asset Performance management, click scheduling, Prometheus, SAP works Manager with SAP ERP.
His technical skills include S4 HANA Finance, Open Text VIM 7.5, IBP, SAP PM, APO, Supply Chain Analytics, Azure DevOps, Azure Synapse, SQL, Power BI Data visualization, and supply chain planning with SAP SLT and BODs. He also has experience in project management using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies with JIRA.
Umesh holds certifications including SAP Sourcing training certification, SAP Gen AI Training certification, and SAP Certified - S4HANA Implementation Scenarios for Architects. His professional achievements include receiving the Excellence Award and Best Delivery Performance Award at Accenture.

Umesh Bawankar is a seasoned SAP consulting professional with 20 years of SAP consulting experience and 5 years of industrial design experience in the manufacturing industry. Based in Milford, Connecticut, he has worked for multiple Business Transfor... Show more

Kevin Dalmeijer

Kevin Dalmeijer

Kevin Dalmeijer is a Senior Research Associate at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech and the Managing Director of the NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT). He obtained a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the Erasmus School of Economics and specializes in using artificial intelligence and optimization to improve large-scale complex systems, including public transit systems, supply chains, and transportation networks.

Dalmeijer's research on autonomous trucking has received widespread media attention, including coverage by The Wall Street Journal and the Associated Press, and was featured as a top story on Freightwaves. His work on redesigning public transit has led to real-world pilots in Atlanta and Savannah, GA, serving thousands of riders. Current projects also include rail transportation and circuit design for quantum computers.

As the lead of the AI4OPT management team, Dalmeijer oversees $20M in federal funding and over 40 interdisciplinary research projects. He has been invited to AI events organized by the White House, Congress, and the Senate, and currently serves on the INFORMS Artificial Intelligence Integration Committee. Dalmeijer is also a co-principal investigator on a $2.8M grant with Clark Atlanta University to build an AI Hub and provide opportunities for students to enter the AI workforce. In recognition of their service, Dalmeijer and his team were awarded the Georgia Tech Excellence Award in 2025.

Kevin Dalmeijer is a Senior Research Associate at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech and the Managing Director of the NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT). He obtained a Ph.D. i... Show more

Valeria Borodin

Valeria Borodin

Associate Professor at IMT Atlantique, whose research focuses on the development of methodological and algorithmic approaches to support decision-making in complex industrial systems

Associate Professor at IMT Atlantique, whose research focuses on the development of methodological and algorithmic approaches to support decision-making in complex industrial systems Show more

Adrian Stelmach

Adrian Stelmach

Adrian Stelmach is the Founder & CEO of explitia.com, specializing in digital transformation for production. With a background in programming and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, he focuses on developing software to reduce operational costs, optimize work, strengthen security, and improve production quality. Adrian guides clients through the digital transformation process, offering consulting, training, and assistance in streamlining business processes. He is passionate about education and inspiration in digitization, new technologies, and Industry 4.0.

Adrian Stelmach is the Founder & CEO of explitia.com, specializing in digital transformation for production. With a background in programming and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, he focuses on developing software to reduce operational... Show more

Marija Todorovic

Marija Todorovic

Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft with a deep specialization in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, bringing over 12 years of ERP consulting experience. At Microsoft, I help in solution design and strategy for enterprise customers across international markets, supporting complex F&O implementations and driving readiness for go-lives. I’ve assessed and unblocked over 30 customers in the past year, leading internal service development for Copilot in F&O, and delivered targeted finance and HR enablement. Known for aligning technology with business goals, I thrive in cross-functional environments, resolving challenges across customer, partner, and Microsoft teams to ensure successful digital transformation.

Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft with a deep specialization in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, bringing over 12 years of ERP consulting experience. At Microsoft, I help in solution design and strategy for enterprise customers across interna... Show more

Carlo Sciolla

Carlo Sciolla

More than 20 years at the forefront of the software development field. Tech startups entrepreneur by day, community manager, event organizer, family guy by night.

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More than 20 years at the forefront of the software development field. Tech startups entrepreneur by day, community manager, event organizer, family guy by night. From Sardinia with ❤️ Show more

Sahith Vibudhi

Sahith Vibudhi

Sahith Vibudhi is a Founding Software Engineer at Dots (Y Combinator S21), where he builds payments, tax compliance, and fraud detection infrastructure. Previously, he designed global manufacturing data systems at Tesla and helped scale Darwinbox from its earliest engineering team to unicorn status. He is also the creator of DataPup, an open-source AI-powered database client, and VibeTree, an open-source vibecoding tool.

Sahith Vibudhi is a Founding Software Engineer at Dots (Y Combinator S21), where he builds payments, tax compliance, and fraud detection infrastructure. Previously, he designed global manufacturing data systems at Tesla and helped scale Darwinbox fro... Show more

Rafael Chacón Moreno

Rafael Chacón Moreno

I have always been driven by a curiosity to understand how systems work. I am currently pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, building on a prior background in mechatronics and industrial maintenance, which has given me a strong practical and technical understanding of electrical and electromechanical systems.

I have been involved in different environments, from consulting to entrepreneurial initiatives, developing a problem-solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.

I am motivated to keep learning, take on new technical challenges, and collaborate within teams. I am open to connecting with professionals and organizations in the industrial and technology sectors to share knowledge and explore opportunities for growth and collaboration.

I have always been driven by a curiosity to understand how systems work. I am currently pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, building on a prior background in mechatronics and industrial maintenance, which has given me a strong practical and t... Show more

Aleksandr Gorbunov

Aleksandr Gorbunov

💻 Skilled Software Engineer at Smart Steel Technologies GmbH
💡 JavaScript & TypeScript Specialist
🌟 Expertise: Vue (Vue2, Vue3, Composition API, Nuxt 3), Webpack, Vite
📱 Flutter Experience
🌐 Backend: REST APIs with Python and Go, PostgreSQL
🗣️ Speaker: code.talks, GDG DevFest, Vue.js Talks
🏃 Hobbies: Jogging, hiking, studying, reading, family time

💻 Skilled Software Engineer at Smart Steel Technologies GmbH 💡 JavaScript & TypeScript Specialist 🌟 Expertise: Vue (Vue2, Vue3, Composition API, Nuxt 3), Webpack, Vite 📱 Flutter Experience 🌐 Backend: REST APIs with Python and Go, PostgreSQL ... Show more

Bobby Small

Bobby Small

I thrive on community and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform has a great one! I am a versatile professional who encourages collaboration, delivers creative and effective solutions (What I call noodling😀). My natural high-energy approach smashed together with varied experience in IT, communication, marketing, business analysis, and project management is a strong foundation for any new challenge. I am passionate about building community, strong relationships, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the growth and success of my peers. Now it is my pleasure to support the community 💯in my role as a Community Strategy Director at DUG (Dynamics User Group)!

I thrive on community and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform has a great one! I am a versatile professional who encourages collaboration, delivers creative and effective solutions (What I call noodling😀). My natural high-energy approach smash... Show more

Shivendra Kumar

Shivendra Kumar

Shivendra Kumar is a results-driven supply chain and demand planning leader currently serving as Manager of Demand Planning at Amazon in Seattle. With over a decade of experience spanning technology and manufacturing sectors, he has built his expertise across logistics forecasting, automation, and operational excellence.
At Amazon, Shivendra leads a team of seven demand planners, developing ML-based forecasting products that have generated significant cost savings and revenue improvements for the Heavy & Bulky business. His innovative forecasting models have achieved remarkable accuracy improvements, including reducing forecast error from 22% to 12% WAPE, resulting in $80MM in operational cost savings. He has also created ML-driven forecasting products that helped increase revenue by approximately $40M annually.
Prior to Amazon, Shivendra held key roles at Dell Technologies as Worldwide Demand Planner for their $20B+ Enterprise Storage Business, and various operations and engineering positions at Caterpillar Inc. across multiple global locations. His career began after earning a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, followed by an MBA with specializations in Supply Chain, Finance & Strategy from Penn State's Smeal College of Business.
Known for his expertise in machine learning, forecasting, and process automation, Shivendra has consistently delivered measurable results through data-driven solutions and cross-functional leadership. He combines technical proficiency in Python, SQL, and advanced analytics with strong leadership skills, having coached team members to senior roles and led numerous strategic initiatives across his career.

Shivendra Kumar is a results-driven supply chain and demand planning leader currently serving as Manager of Demand Planning at Amazon in Seattle. With over a decade of experience spanning technology and manufacturing sectors, he has built his experti... Show more

Jose Felix Coronado

Jose Felix Coronado

José Félix es Principal Cloud Architect en Dell Technologies y líder de la práctica de Nube y Nube Nativa para Latinoamérica. Cuenta con 20 años de experiencia, y ha ayudado a clientes de diversas industrias, incluyendo Finanzas, Telecomunicaciones, Retail, Manufactura y Educación en su Transformación Digital.
Es embajador de la Oficina de CTO, VMware vExpert y cuenta con diversas certificaciones incluyendo VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCP-CMA, VMware Cloud Cloud Native Master Specialist, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, y Dell Technologies Certified Expert Cloud Architect y Technical Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect,Associate y Redhat Certified OpenShift Administrator.
Jose Felix también es líder de comunicad, siendo co-líder del capítulo de VMUG (VMware User Group) de Panamá, como también de la comunidad interna de Dell, LATAM Cloud Curators.
En su tiempo libre, lo puedes encontrar jugando algún video juego, leyendo un libro, estudiando alguna nueva tecnología o pasando tiempo con su esposa e hijas.

José Félix es Principal Cloud Architect en Dell Technologies y líder de la práctica de Nube y Nube Nativa para Latinoamérica. Cuenta con 20 años de experiencia, y ha ayudado a clientes de diversas industrias, incluyendo Finanzas, Telecomunicaciones, ... Show more

Julio Xicay

Julio Xicay

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 15 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he aprovechado al máximo las capacidades de Power Apps, Power Automate y Power BI para impulsar la eficiencia operativa y la toma de decisiones basadas en datos.
Algunos de mis logros destacados incluyen:
• Desarrollo de una aplicación personalizada de gestión de procesos internos utilizando Power Apps, que redujo los tiempos de respuesta en un 30%.
• Implementación de flujos de trabajo automatizados con Power Automate, lo que resultó en una optimización significativa de los procesos de negocio y una reducción del error humano.
• Creación de paneles de control dinámicos y visualmente atractivos en Power BI para proporcionar insights en tiempo real a los equipos de dirección, contribuyendo así a una toma de decisiones más informada.
Habilidades informáticas: Mi formación y experiencia profesional me han dotado de una amplia gama de habilidades informáticas, que van desde el desarrollo de software hasta el análisis de datos. Entre mis habilidades destacadas se encuentran:
• Diseño de interfaces de usuario intuitivas y centradas en el usuario.
• Experiencia en el diseño y mantenimiento de bases de datos relacionales y no relacionales.
• Conocimientos sólidos en análisis de datos y creación de informes.
Lidero un equipo dedicado a la entrega de soluciones tecnológicas innovadoras para nuestros clientes. Desde nuestra fundación, hemos sido pioneros en la adopción de tecnologías emergentes, incluida la Power Platform de Microsoft, para ofrecer soluciones empresariales personalizadas y eficaces. Algunos de nuestros logros notables incluyen:
• Desarrollo de aplicaciones personalizadas para empresas de diversos sectores, utilizando la Power Platform como piedra angular de nuestras soluciones.
• Colaboración con Microsoft en proyectos conjuntos para impulsar la adopción de la Power Platform en la región.

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 15 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he apr... Show more

Adrian Hermes

Adrian Hermes

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundation in engineering and mathematical sciences and extensive international research experience, his work emphasizes the development of rigorous theoretical models together with practical design and implementation methodologies that translate advanced analytical concepts into real-world impact. His collaborations with international research teams span diverse application domains—including transportation systems, supply chains and logistics, forestry planning, systems engineering, viticulture and enology, and biological applications—where quantitative modeling plays a central role. His core expertise focuses on the formulation and solution of complex combinatorial and industrial optimization problems using mathematical programming and network optimization, supported by hybrid strategies that integrate heuristics and metaheuristics with exact, approximation, and stochastic optimization techniques.

Alongside his optimization research, Dr. Hermes brings a decade of experience in data analysis and data science across both scientific and industrial environments. His work centers on statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to extract actionable and interpretable insights from complex datasets. By combining statistical theory with computational implementation and modern analytical workflows, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects where data-driven methodologies support model validation, system understanding, and strategic decision-making. This integration of theoretical rigor with applied analytics enables him to bridge optimization and data science, delivering robust, evidence-based solutions across diverse application domains.

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundat... Show more

Nilesh Khedkar

Nilesh Khedkar

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Deepak Agarwal

Deepak Agarwal

Seasoned technologist in AI and Cloud, simplifying emerging AI trends with actionable insights and enterprise results. A frequent speaker delivering talks that connect with leaders, developers, and future innovators through real-world stories and product experience.

Seasoned technologist in AI and Cloud, simplifying emerging AI trends with actionable insights and enterprise results. A frequent speaker delivering talks that connect with leaders, developers, and future innovators through real-world stories and pro... Show more

Jon Holt

Jon Holt

Jon Holt has over 40 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process, and product development. For the last 18 years he has been with PDF Solutions developing AI/ML and advanced analytics software to solve manufacturing issues and challenges.

Jon Holt has over 40 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process, and product development. For the last 18 years he has been with PDF Solutions developing AI/ML and advanced analytics software to solve manufacturing issues and challenge... Show more

Wes Smith

Wes Smith

Wes Smith is the CEO of Galaxy Semi, a leading provider of software solutions for the semiconductor industry. With 30 years experience in engineering, sales, and executive leadership, Wes is passionate about helping customers extract actionable insights from complex datasets.

Wes Smith is the CEO of Galaxy Semi, a leading provider of software solutions for the semiconductor industry. With 30 years experience in engineering, sales, and executive leadership, Wes is passionate about helping customers extract actionable insi... Show more

Mimoune Djouallah

Mimoune Djouallah

Mimoune “Mim” Djouallah, formerly a Construction Planner, joined the Microsoft Fabric CAT team in December 2023. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and has worked extensively with the Power BI stack since 2016. As an early adopter of Microsoft Fabric, Mim shares hands-on insights through blogging, focusing on Python notebooks, GIS, and data engines that integrate with OneLake.

Mimoune “Mim” Djouallah, formerly a Construction Planner, joined the Microsoft Fabric CAT team in December 2023. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and has worked extensively with the Power BI stack since 2016. As an early adopter of Microsoft Fabri... Show more

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