Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

George Delp

George Delp

George Delp has over 30 years of experience as a CPA and selling ERP/CRM solutions. He spent the 90s with a Big 6 accounting firm, advising clients on accounting information technology issues. Starting in the 2000s, George moved to full-time sales roles which have led to his current position at US based Stoneridge Software where he leads industry focused manufacturing related sales efforts. Many of his recent US based projects have been multi-national, with his clients having operations in Canada, El Salvador, France, Germany, India, Italy, The Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

George Delp has over 30 years of experience as a CPA and selling ERP/CRM solutions. He spent the 90s with a Big 6 accounting firm, advising clients on accounting information technology issues. Starting in the 2000s, George moved to full-time sales ro... Show more

Lydia Lewin

Lydia Lewin

I bring an extensive background of project design, management and deployment, process and procedure formulation, staff training and development and team leadership.
I am skilled at turning ideas into actions and strategies and tactics for project teams and clients. My peers often describe me as passionate, innovative and knowledgeable.. It’s my sincere belief that these attributes come naturally when you are part of a great team with a common mission.

I bring an extensive background of project design, management and deployment, process and procedure formulation, staff training and development and team leadership. I am skilled at turning ideas into actions and strategies and tactics for project te... Show more

Sylvia Aybar

Sylvia Aybar

My journey into the Agile world began as a passionate Software Engineer driven to solve intricate problems. Throughout my studies in Computer Science, I was introduced to Agile and Extreme Programming, and their principles, values, and practices have become integral to my career ever since. I consider myself fortunate to have worked in organizations that prioritize Scrum and Scaled Agile methodologies. This has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of both the day-to-day challenges faced by engineers and the larger systemic issues that organizations encounter. My true passion lies in collaborating with engineers, leadership teams, and change agents to discover the optimal path for organizations to achieve their utmost efficiency.

My journey into the Agile world began as a passionate Software Engineer driven to solve intricate problems. Throughout my studies in Computer Science, I was introduced to Agile and Extreme Programming, and their principles, values, and practices have... Show more

Hancisse Sylvie

Hancisse Sylvie

I'm 38, Belgian, storyboarder who became sticker placer which went into production, made friends with prepress machines than opened up to structural design.

I'm 38, Belgian, storyboarder who became sticker placer which went into production, made friends with prepress machines than opened up to structural design. Show more

Richard Haag

Richard Haag

Head of UX & Innovation department at Holmen. 20+ years of experience within IT. Spend most of my time in the cloud, especially in Azure.
Focus on the user needs. It’s all about behavior, not technology! But sometime technology can be used as a door-opener to bring value to the user.
I create awesome power automate flows and innovative solutions with the Power platform. Often with ServiceNow as one of the endpoints.

My team at Holmen works with a broad spectra of areas from IT Service Desk, development of ServiceNow, everything connected to the clients (including phones), distribution of applications, Windows patching etc. and all the way to Innovation. Everything with the user in focus. Our vison and what we try to achieve is this:

"We deliver IT to empower the people @ Holmen, creating a productive workforce with digital happiness!"

Articles (swedish):
- 10-årsjubiléum för TechDays 2019: https://pulse.microsoft.com/sv-se/transform-sv-se/na/fa3-lyckat-10-arsjubileum-for-techdays-2019/
- Artikel i Voister om Holmens digitala lycka: https://www.voister.se/artikel/2021/01/molnsatsning-och-digital-lycka-pa-holmen/

Head of UX & Innovation department at Holmen. 20+ years of experience within IT. Spend most of my time in the cloud, especially in Azure. Focus on the user needs. It’s all about behavior, not technology! But sometime technology can be used as a door... Show more

Matthias Gelinski

Matthias Gelinski

I love digitization and paperless processes. I am very passionate about change management and transformation of the ways people work by using digital tools.

I love digitization and paperless processes. I am very passionate about change management and transformation of the ways people work by using digital tools. Show more

Enrique Medina Montenegro

Enrique Medina Montenegro

A Senior Solution Architect and Technical Leader who has been delivering successful distributed applications in several sectors, in Spain, Europe and USA for over 25 years. With over 20 years of Java experience, and before that, Delphi, C++, Visual Basic. This record has been founded on strong leadership, communication, business and technical skills.

Specialties: Big Data, Cloud, Streaming, Containers, Financial Decision Making, Price Mgmt, Real Estate Mgmt, Trademark/Design Mgmt, Library Mgmt, SC Mgmt, Travel Services Mgmt, Health Services Mgmt, Business Analysis, Feasibility Studies, N-Tier Systems, Application Servers, Code Generation, Reference Databases, User Interface Design, Object-Orientation, Aspect-Orientation, JSON, Messaging, State-Modeling, Relational DB, NoSQL DB, Use-Case, Work-Flow, SOLID, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, ORMs, etc.

A Senior Solution Architect and Technical Leader who has been delivering successful distributed applications in several sectors, in Spain, Europe and USA for over 25 years. With over 20 years of Java experience, and before that, Delphi, C++, Visual B... Show more

Andre Luiz Marques Muniz

Andre Luiz Marques Muniz

Andre Luiz Marques Muniz is a Service Manager at Bosch Connected Industry, working on FinOPS and IT Service Management topics. Andre is a Certified Kubernetes Administrator and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator. Andre has a Bachelor’s and Master’s in telecommunications engineering and a PhD in quantum physics from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany. He holds 9 patents in telecommunications and quantum-safe encryption and has authored 20 peer-reviewed papers cited over 340 times.

Andre Luiz Marques Muniz is a Service Manager at Bosch Connected Industry, working on FinOPS and IT Service Management topics. Andre is a Certified Kubernetes Administrator and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator. Andre has a Bachelor’s and Mast... Show more

Pedro Azevedo

Pedro Azevedo

The speaker is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Aveiro, who performed research on Autonomous Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Laboratory of Automation and Robotics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The author's research focused on object detection and tracking using Deep Learning for ADAS. Following the completion of his master's degree, the speaker transitioned to the industry, where he worked on real time ML applied to manufacturing industry and now works on large scale machine learning systems; developing end to end ML pipelines trough use cases in world class fashion brands such as adidas.

The speaker is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Aveiro, who performed research on Autonomous Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Laboratory of Automation and Robotics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The autho... Show more

Cheryl Morgan

Cheryl Morgan

D365 F&O Professional leading end to end integration, enhancement and integration efforts with concentration in Manufacturing.

D365 F&O Professional leading end to end integration, enhancement and integration efforts with concentration in Manufacturing. Show more

Jayanth Kande

Jayanth Kande

I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer with expertise in building scalable enterprise systems, cloud-native microservices, and data-driven applications. My current focus is on applying AI and machine learning to financial services, particularly in fraud detection, risk management, and compliance.

I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer with expertise in building scalable enterprise systems, cloud-native microservices, and data-driven applications. My current focus is on applying AI and machine learning to financial services, particularly in fraud... Show more

Aiste Kytriene

Aiste Kytriene

Having simultaneously worked with over 10 of Softera Baltic's and partner products, I made the switch to focusing on just one - Bankfeed. With the goal for exponential growth, new markets and marketing channels, and lots of room for experimentation - the pace is fast, and the lessons are plenty.

Having simultaneously worked with over 10 of Softera Baltic's and partner products, I made the switch to focusing on just one - Bankfeed. With the goal for exponential growth, new markets and marketing channels, and lots of room for experimentation -... Show more

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a 2025 Sitecore MVP (Ambassador). With under Eight years of digital transformation experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of successful Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through composable architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a 2025 Sitecore MVP (Ambassador). With under Eight years of digital transformation experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Pers... Show more

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Srivatsav Nambi

Srivatsav Nambi

- Senior ML Engineer, designed and deployed AI-based solutions for Fortune 500 companies – Unilever, Yamaha, etc.
- Co-inventor on 4 granted patents with citations from leading companies such as Amazon, IBM, Hyundai, General Electric, etc
- Graduated from Interactive Robotics Lab, Arizona State University, USA

- Senior ML Engineer, designed and deployed AI-based solutions for Fortune 500 companies – Unilever, Yamaha, etc. - Co-inventor on 4 granted patents with citations from leading companies such as Amazon, IBM, Hyundai, General Electric, etc - Graduat... Show more

Rob Jolliffe

Rob Jolliffe

Rob graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s of Engineering in the early 90s. He first worked with manufacturing ERP in 1994 and first worked with Dynamics in manufacturing in 2008. He considers himself more of a manufacturing consultant than a Business Central expert. He has read “The Goal” at least 4 times, “Lean Thinking” at least 3 times, and has seen Star Wars more times than he can count (Han shot first!).

He is an avid collector of music and, using “The Rolling Stone Top 500 Album List” as a guide, has managed to buy 490 of the 500 best albums of all time (as CDs - the rest are out of print).

Rob graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s of Engineering in the early 90s. He first worked with manufacturing ERP in 1994 and first worked with Dynamics in manufacturing in 2008. He considers himself more of a manufacturing cons... Show more

Garine Ramakrishna

Garine Ramakrishna

I am an experienced Supply Chain Specialist with over 12 years in the field. I hold advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Texas. I excel in statistical methodologies, machine learning, and data visualization, with proficiency in tools like Power BI and AWS Quick Sight. My expertise spans demand planning, value stream analysis, and capacity planning across industries such as retail, health, automotive, and manufacturing. I have led significant data deployments, developed automated order management systems, and created dashboards to improve efficiency. I have published multiple research papers and served as a peer reviewer for notable journals. I am also an executive board member and senior IEEE member, recognized for my leadership and achievements.

I am an experienced Supply Chain Specialist with over 12 years in the field. I hold advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Texas. I excel in statistical methodologies, machine learning, and data visualization, with pr... Show more

Andreas Juffinger

Andreas Juffinger

Andreas has about 25 years of experience in IT with a strong focus on Data and Information Management. Andreas architected and run multi-national integration projects for National Libraries, for Oil & Gas, in Manufacturing and in the Automotive sector. Since 2020 he is working for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and helps customers in digitalisation and cloud initiatives. Andreas also is a lecturer at the University of Applied Science in Graz for Databases and Analytical Information Systems and aims to put the technology into the right business perspective - architecture is all about building adequate solutions to business problems.

Andreas has about 25 years of experience in IT with a strong focus on Data and Information Management. Andreas architected and run multi-national integration projects for National Libraries, for Oil & Gas, in Manufacturing and in the Automotive secto... Show more

Giuliano Gaub

Giuliano Gaub

I'm a consultant focused on business intelligence, data engineering, and cloud architecture, mainly using Microsoft Azure. I’ve worked across industries like manufacturing, pharma, and media, building modern data platforms and automating infrastructure with Terraform. My experience spans the full data lifecycle—from ingestion to visualization. I hold several Azure certifications and enjoy turning complex data problems into practical, cloud-based solutions.

I'm a consultant focused on business intelligence, data engineering, and cloud architecture, mainly using Microsoft Azure. I’ve worked across industries like manufacturing, pharma, and media, building modern data platforms and automating infrastructu... Show more

Benard Ngoda

Benard Ngoda

IOS / Android Developer at Kodally
At Kodally, I am so Excited to Lead a team of Enthusiastic Mobile App developers (Flutter).
My main role is to Deliver the Pleier Mobile App, a Music streaming app that provides a diversified experience for the Estonian Market. My main roles include:
1. Creating a condusive environment for the Mobile Team to deliver the best of the best.
2. Assign and Manage tasks to team members.
3. Work with the team to write ,test and deploy code using CI/CD.
4. Document and report throught the product development cycle.

IOS / Android Developer at Kodally At Kodally, I am so Excited to Lead a team of Enthusiastic Mobile App developers (Flutter). My main role is to Deliver the Pleier Mobile App, a Music streaming app that provides a diversified experience for the Es... Show more

Lillian Ash Baker

Lillian Ash Baker

Lillian Ash Baker (aka Zap!) is a Lead Product Security Engineer with The Boeing Company and Wisk Aero, securing the next generation of civil aviation aircraft. She is responsible for driving cybersecurity requirements across the entire aircraft ecosystem and certifying to DO-356/326. Prior to their time in Product Security, Lily was at Collins Aerospace for 15 years, responsible for the development, test, manufacturing, and integration of civil avionics equipment with a focus on Navigation and Inertial Systems. They have dealt with civil avionics certification to ARP-4754A, DO-160, DO-178, D…Ok, you get the idea. From particle accelerators to inertial flight testing, Lily has plenty Certified Scars and the stories they tell. When not designing aircraft systems, she volunteers as the CFP Organizer at the Aerospace Village.

Lillian Ash Baker (aka Zap!) is a Lead Product Security Engineer with The Boeing Company and Wisk Aero, securing the next generation of civil aviation aircraft. She is responsible for driving cybersecurity requirements across the entire aircraft ecos... Show more

Andrea Hall

Andrea Hall

Andrea Hall is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in developing and aligning IT strategy with corporate goals. Specializing in digital transformation, project delivery, and team development, Andrea has successfully executed countless projects involving NAV/BC/CRM/Copilot/Teams. Andrea's passion lies in leveraging technology to help clients achieve their business goals. Through extensive hands-on experience, Andrea has discovered the best practices for client participation in projects, ensuring ultimate success. Andrea is excited to share the benefits of this experience with others at events just like this.

Andrea Hall is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in developing and aligning IT strategy with corporate goals. Specializing in digital transformation, project delivery, and team development, Andrea has successfully executed c... Show more

Pranay Dhoke

Pranay Dhoke

Pranay Dhoke : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranay-dhoke/
My role as a Solution Architect intertwines with Industry 4.0, focusing on the ideation and development of cutting-edge digital products. The competencies honed through orchestrating large-scale data processing, leveraging artificial intelligence, and iterating generative AI applications empower our teams to deliver solutions that reshape industrial landscapes.

"As a Solution Architect, I have a deep understanding of Enterprise Architecture with business Acumen, specializing in the integration of AI, IT, and OT systems. I am well-versed in the various protocols involved in these processes and adept at designing secure, scalable solutions with robust communication channels. Additionally, I have expertise in implementing secure architectures within DMZ networks to ensure data integrity, compliance, and seamless interoperability across enterprise environments for business deliverables.

Previously, as a Data Engineer Specialist, Have a strong background of data processing and Pipelines creation (Batch Jobs) or real time (Streaming ) .I cultivated expertise in MLOps, ensuring the seamless deployment and management of machine learning models. My commitment to excellence is reflected in the successful collaboration with stakeholders to align product development with business goals, and the crafting of technical narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

" Strong end-to-end experience in application development across various technologies, focusing on solving complex business problems. With a passion for continuous learning, I strive to bring innovative solutions that enhance team enthusiasm and drive success. My commitment to staying current with emerging technologies enables me to lead and collaborate effectively, ensuring optimal outcomes for both the business and the development team.

LinkedIn Profile : Dhananjay Jadhav
www.linkedin.com/in/dhananjayjadhav102
Currently I am working as Product Manager for SCADA and Edge computing in siemens.
I have experienced industrial automation professional with 14 years of experience. I have worked as an application engineer handling industrial automation projects in various industries such as water, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) couple of years.
I have played a key role in designing and implementing industrial automation solutions that optimize efficiency, productivity, and reliability for his clients. Having expertise in PLC, SCADA, Edge computing, and IoT has enabled me to deliver innovative and integrated automation systems that leverage the latest technologies.
I am having extensive experience across multiple industries has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the challenges and requirements in industrial automation.

Pranay Dhoke : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranay-dhoke/ My role as a Solution Architect intertwines with Industry 4.0, focusing on the ideation and development of cutting-edge digital products. The competencies honed through orchestrating large-sca... Show more

Nadeschda Iwanoff

Nadeschda Iwanoff

Profesional con más de 25 años de experiencia en consultoría de negocio, especializada en las áreas de producción, logística y gestión de proyectos. He liderado implementaciones de ERP como Infor y Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365 en diversos sectores, con un enfoque destacado en Ingeniería y Construcción.

Durante los últimos 6 años, he coordinado el Servicio de Soporte de AX en Grupo TSK, asumiendo también funciones de consultora en Compras, Logística y Calidad. A lo largo de mi trayectoria he desempeñado roles clave como Directora de Proyecto, Team Manager y Responsable de Soporte.

Actualmente, en Ayesa, combino la dirección de proyectos con la consultoría funcional en el ecosistema Dynamics 365. Comprometida con la transferencia de conocimiento, veo cada encuentro profesional como una oportunidad para compartir experiencias y enriquecer el sector.

Profesional con más de 25 años de experiencia en consultoría de negocio, especializada en las áreas de producción, logística y gestión de proyectos. He liderado implementaciones de ERP como Infor y Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365 en diversos sectores, con... Show more

Daniele Cazzari Cazzari

Daniele Cazzari Cazzari

Daniele Cazzari is a Senior Manager with a strong background in technical leadership and over 15 years of experience in IoT architecture across various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and insurance. He has successfully led several key initiatives that have significantly enhanced SAS IoT products, including ONNX integration, computer vision edge architecture, cloud marketplaces deployment, and generative AI-based solutions.

Daniele Cazzari is a Senior Manager with a strong background in technical leadership and over 15 years of experience in IoT architecture across various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and insurance. He has successfully led several key i... Show more

Mallesh Deshapaga

Mallesh Deshapaga

Mallesh Deshapaga is a dynamic professional with a keen interest in technology, specializing in Microsoft products and services. With over 7 years of experience in Microsoft ERP (D365F&O SCM), Mallesh has honed his skills in leveraging Microsoft tools to drive innovation and streamline processes for businesses.
Dedicated to the Microsoft ecosystem, Mallesh exhibits a strong passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in the tech world and applying them to create impactful solutions. He finds joy in exploring new technologies and sharing his knowledge with peers and enthusiasts alike.

Mallesh Deshapaga is a dynamic professional with a keen interest in technology, specializing in Microsoft products and services. With over 7 years of experience in Microsoft ERP (D365F&O SCM), Mallesh has honed his skills in leveraging Microsoft tool... Show more

John Hepworth

John Hepworth

John has been working in the medical device manufacturing space for more than 15 years. Over the last five years his focus has shifted to cybersecurity of medical devices. During this time he has been a volunteer for both the Biohacking Village at DEFCON and the Healthcare Hacking Community at Saintcon.

John has been working in the medical device manufacturing space for more than 15 years. Over the last five years his focus has shifted to cybersecurity of medical devices. During this time he has been a volunteer for both the Biohacking Village at ... Show more

Ahmed Hashem

Ahmed Hashem

Experienced Data Management and Process Improvement Consultant with a demonstrated history of more than 19 years, working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Data Analysis and Data Visualization.
Certified Microsoft Data Analyst associate.
Certified SAFE scrum Master.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Quality America).
Expert in data Wrangling, Analysing and Visualization techniques
Welcoming any new challenges in data analysis and visualization fields.
Find my passion in Learning and Teaching data analysis and BI courses.

Experienced Data Management and Process Improvement Consultant with a demonstrated history of more than 19 years, working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Data Analysis and Data Visualization. Certified Microsoft Data Analyst assoc... Show more

Lars Grønkjær Olsen

Lars Grønkjær Olsen

SQL nerd on many databases, always on my way down the rabbit hole on a new platform (netezza, Oracle, SQLserver, Azure SQLserver, Synapse, DB2 (NT+Linux & z/OS & EEE), Postgres, Maria, MySQL, and a few Hadoop-based to name a few)

SQL nerd on many databases, always on my way down the rabbit hole on a new platform (netezza, Oracle, SQLserver, Azure SQLserver, Synapse, DB2 (NT+Linux & z/OS & EEE), Postgres, Maria, MySQL, and a few Hadoop-based to name a few) Show more

Ryan Ripley

Ryan Ripley

Ryan Ripley is a highly experienced Agile coach, trainer, and practitioner dedicated to helping teams and organizations achieve peak performance through Agile practices and techniques. As a co-founder of Agile for Humans, alongside Todd Miller, Ryan delivers comprehensive training, consulting, and coaching on Scrum, Kanban, product development, and leadership. He is a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) with Scrum.org and an Accredited Trainer with ProKanban.org, focusing on practical and impactful change. A key advocate for Evidence-Based Management (EBM), Ryan emphasizes data-driven insights to measure the effectiveness of Agile practices. He has trained countless professionals across industries like technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, guiding operational leaders in creating data-driven, growth-oriented environments.

Ryan is the co-author of Fixing Your Scrum – Practice Solutions to Common Scrum Problems (Pragmatic Bookshelf) and Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management (Addison Wesley).

Ryan Ripley is a highly experienced Agile coach, trainer, and practitioner dedicated to helping teams and organizations achieve peak performance through Agile practices and techniques. As a co-founder of Agile for Humans, alongside Todd Miller, Ryan ... Show more

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