Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

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

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

Ludwig Weinzierl

Ludwig Weinzierl

I've been writing Rust since 2015 and co-organize the Rust Munich Meetup. By day I work in application security in Munich. Earlier stops include fifteen years in automotive and six years in aerospace. I hold degrees in Engineering Physics and Applied Computer Science from Munich universities. Outside of work I'm into embedded systems (a lasting side effect of my automotive years), retro computing, and game development with Bevy. I occasionally give talks and workshops at meetups and community events around Augsburg and Munich.

I've been writing Rust since 2015 and co-organize the Rust Munich Meetup. By day I work in application security in Munich. Earlier stops include fifteen years in automotive and six years in aerospace. I hold degrees in Engineering Physics and Applied... Show more

Pedro Castillo

Pedro Castillo

Soy Pedro Castillo, Ingeniero Informático. Me apasiona profundamente el mundo de los datos y su potencial para revelar verdades ocultas. En mi actual rol como Analista de Datos, tengo el privilegio de sumergirme en la complejidad de los datos, analizándolos hasta que revelan sus secretos más profundos. He tenido la oportunidad de liderar proyectos en diversos sectores, desde la industria minera hasta el retail y la salud. Mi objetivo es utilizar mi experiencia para desentrañar patrones y tendencias significativas que impulsen la toma de decisiones informadas y estratégicas en cualquier campo en el que trabajo.

Soy Pedro Castillo, Ingeniero Informático. Me apasiona profundamente el mundo de los datos y su potencial para revelar verdades ocultas. En mi actual rol como Analista de Datos, tengo el privilegio de sumergirme en la complejidad de los datos, analiz... Show more

Arpit Shah

Arpit Shah

PMP®-certified Senior Manager – Business Central with a unique blend of manufacturing domain expertise and IT leadership. A Subject Matter Expert across Design, Production, Planning, and Quality, bringing a strong operations-first mindset to digital transformation initiatives. With over a decade of experience in IT, progressed from Functional Consultant to leading cross-functional teams and driving complex, large-scale project management engagements. Consistently delivers measurable outcomes by aligning Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions with real-world business needs.

PMP®-certified Senior Manager – Business Central with a unique blend of manufacturing domain expertise and IT leadership. A Subject Matter Expert across Design, Production, Planning, and Quality, bringing a strong operations-first mindset to digital ... Show more

Chase Peterson

Chase Peterson

Chase is an Adjunct Instructor and AI Faculty Fellow at Metro State University, where he teaches Data Mining Tools, Advanced Data Mining and Applied AI in Business. His journey began on the factory floor as a welder, evolved through systems integration and building management systems, and landed squarely in the world of cybersecurity, AI, and Industrial Controls. With an MBA and CISSP, Chase bridges the gap between industry reality and academic insight. He’s been featured on Minnesota Public Radio discussing the evolving role of AI in higher education, and has spoken at conferences like MWAIS, ICAIS, and IACIS. Known for his lighthearted and generally optimistic approach to serious tech, Chase’s talk explores the chaos found in the algorithm if you're brave enough.

Chase is an Adjunct Instructor and AI Faculty Fellow at Metro State University, where he teaches Data Mining Tools, Advanced Data Mining and Applied AI in Business. His journey began on the factory floor as a welder, evolved through systems integrati... 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

Marcus Wislicenus

Marcus Wislicenus

2013-2019 Fraunhofer IPMS - Research Scientist BEOL Metallization
2019-2024 Fraunhofer IPMS - Group Leader High Performance Technologiessince
2024-now Fraunhofer IPMS - Group Leader Quantum Technologies

2013-2019 Fraunhofer IPMS - Research Scientist BEOL Metallization 2019-2024 Fraunhofer IPMS - Group Leader High Performance Technologiessince 2024-now Fraunhofer IPMS - Group Leader Quantum Technologies Show more

Jens Mueller

Jens Mueller

Jens Müller is a seasoned Enterprise Architect with a strong track record in shaping IT landscapes for global organizations. Currently serving at Allianz Kunde und Markt GmbH as Business Owner of the Eventing Platform in Germany, he specializes in Integration Architecture, Eventing, IAM, and external Partner integration. With over a decade of experience, he has held key roles at Allianz in Germany, BMW Group, Red Bull, EY and Accenture, demonstrating expertise in CRM systems, BI, Reporting and cutting-edge technologies such as Salesforce, SAP, AWS, and Cloud Solutions. His leadership spans strategic development, global financial planning, and overseeing end-to-end processes. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business informatics from Hochschule Furtwangen and a short detour at TU Munich (TUM).

Jens Müller is a seasoned Enterprise Architect with a strong track record in shaping IT landscapes for global organizations. Currently serving at Allianz Kunde und Markt GmbH as Business Owner of the Eventing Platform in Germany, he specializes in In... 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

Kevin De Pree

Kevin De Pree

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Diego Cabrera

Diego Cabrera

Diego Cabrera Ingeniero civil metalúrgico con experiencia en minería y en Power Bi.

Creador de cursos de Power Bi enfocado en la minería y canal de YouTube.

Link del canal
https://www.youtube.com/@PBIMINERIA/videos

Me gustas las visualizaciones y contar historias para ayudar a las organizaciones a tomar mejores decisiones con los datos

Diego Cabrera Ingeniero civil metalúrgico con experiencia en minería y en Power Bi. Creador de cursos de Power Bi enfocado en la minería y canal de YouTube. Link del canal https://www.youtube.com/@PBIMINERIA/videos Me gustas las visualizac... Show more

Thanigaivel Rangasamy

Thanigaivel Rangasamy

Thanigaivel Rangasamy is an accomplished Information Technology Program Manager and Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale technology, quality assurance, and security-focused programs across diverse industries, including telecommunications, airlines, banking, life sciences, retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce
He has a proven track record of leading end-to-end program delivery, managing cross-functional and global teams, and partnering closely with stakeholders to achieve business and technology objectives. Thanigaivel brings deep expertise in program and project management, QA leadership, test automation, security remediation, and process improvement, with hands-on experience across Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and DevOps methodologies
Throughout his career, he has successfully led complex initiatives involving system integration, performance, security, and UAT testing, while driving quality metrics, release governance, and continuous improvement. He is highly skilled in tools such as JIRA, HP ALM, Selenium, UFT, Jenkins, GitHub, ServiceNow, and cloud platforms, and has strong capabilities in data analysis, SQL, backend validation, and automation frameworks
Thanigaivel holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications and is a PMP, Certified Scrum Master, SAFe 6 Practitioner, and ISTQB Advanced Test Manager. Known for his hands-on leadership style, he combines strategic thinking with execution excellence to deliver high-quality, compliant, and scalable solutions across global enterprises.

Thanigaivel Rangasamy is an accomplished Information Technology Program Manager and Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale technology, quality assurance, and security-focused programs across diverse industries,... Show more

Giorgi Keratishvili

Giorgi Keratishvili

Giorgi is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience spanning both Development and Operations. His expertise covers a wide range from baremetal infrastructure to advanced automation of cloud, Agile transformations, container orchestration, Platform Engineering, SRE, Incident Management, and Cloud Native maturity.

Beside his professional work, Giorgi is a passionate community leader. He serves as an CNCF Ambassador, AWS Community Builder & User Group Leader in Tbilisi, CNCF Chapter Lead and Golden Kubestronaut, CDF Ambassador, IEEE Senior Member, and Ambassador for the Institute of DevOps. He actively organizes meetups and workshops to foster awareness and growth in DevOps, SRE and Platform Engineering across the Georgian tech community and beyond.

Giorgi is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience spanning both Development and Operations. His expertise covers a wide range from baremetal infrastructure to advanced automation of cloud, Agile transformations, container orchestr... Show more

Susan Kennedy

Susan Kennedy

Susan Kennedy helps experienced entrepreneurs stay relevant in a world that suddenly speaks AI.

As an AI strategist and Speaker Pipeline Builder, she works with business owners and speakers to turn years of experience into systems that attract visibility, leads, and opportunities on autopilot.

With a 30+ year background in technology, Susan brings a rare mix of deep technical knowledge and real-world business experience. She doesn’t just teach AI. She shows people exactly where to use it, what to automate, and how to make it work without losing their voice.

She also helps speakers build consistent pipelines of engagements, replacing random outreach with structured systems that create ongoing opportunities.

Her talks are simple, practical, and designed so even the most overwhelmed audience member walks away with clarity and a next step.

Susan Kennedy helps experienced entrepreneurs stay relevant in a world that suddenly speaks AI. As an AI strategist and Speaker Pipeline Builder, she works with business owners and speakers to turn years of experience into systems that attract vis... Show more

Gagan Kapahi

Gagan Kapahi

Gagan Kapahi is a hands-on Technology Leader with deep expertise in platform engineering, product, automation and delivery of transformative capabilities and solutions across multiple tiers, data centers and cloud.

With over 18 years of industry experience, Gagan has built and delivered various Enterprise capabilities, product integrations, automations and self-healing modules leading to improved outcomes and consumer experience.

Gagan has led various cross-functional teams and programs to provide engineering guidance and towards generating value from strategic technology investments as part of various Enterprise modernization and transformation initiatives to improve reliability, uptime and NPS.

Gagan believes customer-focused problem solving, innovation, personalization and digital technology are key elements to deliver consistent and effective customer experience.

Gagan Kapahi is a hands-on Technology Leader with deep expertise in platform engineering, product, automation and delivery of transformative capabilities and solutions across multiple tiers, data centers and cloud. With over 18 years of industry e... Show more

Kevin Liebergen

Kevin Liebergen

Kevin Liebergen is a Managing Consultant in the Technology Consulting practice at Forvis Mazars, bringing more than 18 years of experience in the IT industry with a strong focus on software development and systems integration. He specializes in business needs analysis, solution design, data integrations and migrations, and reporting and analytics solutions.
Kevin has extensive experience working with enterprise platforms including Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Business Central, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, and Dynamics AX. He has also led and delivered integrations using tools such as KingswaySoft, Scribe, MuleSoft, SmartConnect, and related technologies.
In his role as a Managing Consultant, Kevin provides technical architecture, solution design, and effort estimation, supporting clients across multiple industries including manufacturing, nonprofit, and healthcare. His background includes 11 years as a software developer in the manufacturing sector, where he supported a packaging company—experience that continues to inform his practical, business‑focused approach to consulting.
Kevin holds two A.A.S. degrees from Fox Valley Technical College in PC Programming and Database Design, and Website Development and Design. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Studies in Organizational Leadership from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management, with an expected graduation in winter 2026.

Kevin Liebergen is a Managing Consultant in the Technology Consulting practice at Forvis Mazars, bringing more than 18 years of experience in the IT industry with a strong focus on software development and systems integration. He specializes in busin... Show more

Alan San Agustin

Alan San Agustin

Alan is a solutions architect and automation specialist focused on building practical AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Power Platform. With over 20 years of experience across manufacturing, operations, and IT integration, he helps organisations move beyond AI experimentation into scalable, governed deployments.

His work centres on designing enterprise-ready Copilot agents, automation patterns, and memory architectures that balance capability, performance, and cost. Alan regularly shares hands-on insights through real-world use cases and is passionate about helping builders turn AI ideas into solutions that actually get used.

Alan is a solutions architect and automation specialist focused on building practical AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Power Platform. With over 20 years of experience across manufacturing, operations, and IT integration, he helps ... 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

Ayo  Seun Solomon

Ayo Seun Solomon

Solomon Ayo is an accomplished blockchain engineer and software developer at Orokii.com. With over half a decade of engineering experience, he has contributed to groundbreaking projects, shaping the future of decentralized technologies. Solomon specializes in scalability, security, protocol engineering, cryptography and programming in blockchain. Solomon is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, actively mentoring aspiring developers and promoting blockchain education.

Solomon Ayo is an accomplished blockchain engineer and software developer at Orokii.com. With over half a decade of engineering experience, he has contributed to groundbreaking projects, shaping the future of decentralized technologies. Solomon spec... Show more

Timothy Dahme

Timothy Dahme

I've been in the PPM and PMO space since 2009 and have worked with Planview solutions since 2015. I consult with customers looking to create or extend their PMO using Planview solutions. We help customers acheive their vision for PMLC.

I've been in the PPM and PMO space since 2009 and have worked with Planview solutions since 2015. I consult with customers looking to create or extend their PMO using Planview solutions. We help customers acheive their vision for PMLC. Show more

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power intellectual property design, and digital design verification.
Kumar holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2003) and a Bachelor of Technology degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (1999). Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in more than 40 successful Silicon tapeouts spanning from 90nm to cutting-edge 3nm technology nodes.
Before joining Apple in 2020, Kumar held progressive leadership roles at Qualcomm Inc., where he served as Principal Engineer and primary design lead for multiple Low Power IPs including CPR (Core Power Reducer), Dynamic voltage frequency scaling and Voltage droop sensing systems. His expertise encompasses System Architecture, RTL coding, integration, power-aware synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis.
Kumar is an accomplished inventor with three issued US patents in power management technologies, including innovations in multiple-chiplet systems and dynamic voltage adjustment. His technical leadership extends to mentoring engineering teams across multiple geographies and driving automation initiatives to improve development efficiency.
Currently residing in San Diego, California, Kumar continues to push the boundaries of semiconductor design while leading cross-functional teams in delivering next-generation modem solutions.

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power ... Show more

Yoram Barak

Yoram Barak

Joined Applied Materials Automation Products Group in 2020. Currently GPM for Asset Trace, Maintenance Management, Alarm Management and Monitor Products. Before was with BASF in Global Marketing Manager & Innovation Manager roles. Yoram has a PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Joined Applied Materials Automation Products Group in 2020. Currently GPM for Asset Trace, Maintenance Management, Alarm Management and Monitor Products. Before was with BASF in Global Marketing Manager & Innovation Manager roles. Yoram has a PhD f... Show more

Altro & Neomind

Altro & Neomind

Chris Edwards-Thorne (Altro)
Chris Edwards-Thorne, Global Marketing Manager bei Altro, ist ein Vorreiter für neuroinklusives Design im ÖPNV. Als Mitbegründer des Transport Design Forum setzt er sich dafür ein, „unsichtbare“ Barrieren durch gezielte Materialwahl und Farbgestaltung abzubauen. Sein Fokus liegt auf der Reduzierung sensorischer Überlastung, um Autonomie und Wohlbefinden für alle Fahrgäste zu stärken.

Kasia Foljanty (Neomind)
Kasia Foljanty ist Director of Customer Experience bei der Designagentur Neomind. Die erfahrene Industriedesignerin entwickelt nutzerzentrierte Mobilitätslösungen, die technische Präzision mit emotionaler Ergonomie verbinden. Mit Projekten wie dem preisgekrönten „Universal Bus“ definiert sie Inklusion neu, indem sie durch zonierte Layouts und intuitive Führung kognitive Barrieren minimiert.

Chris Edwards-Thorne (Altro) Chris Edwards-Thorne, Global Marketing Manager bei Altro, ist ein Vorreiter für neuroinklusives Design im ÖPNV. Als Mitbegründer des Transport Design Forum setzt er sich dafür ein, „unsichtbare“ Barrieren durch gezielte ... Show more

Rajendra Prasad Bandi

Rajendra Prasad Bandi

Rajendra Prasad Bandi is a distinguished Principal Engineer and internationally recognized technical expert in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), hybrid propulsion, and electrified powertrain systems. With nearly two decades of global experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia, he has led pioneering advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology and sustainable mobility solutions, contributing directly to the evolution of next-generation zero-emission transportation.
Mr. Bandi has played a critical leadership role in advancing fuel cell research from conceptual stages to commercial deployment. His technical direction has enabled the development of scalable fuel cell system architectures, high-efficiency power modules, and advanced control strategies tailored to diverse power ranges and vehicle applications. His contributions have been central to the industrialization and successful rollout of production-ready FCEV platforms across multiple global markets, accelerating the availability and adoption of clean mobility technologies.
A certified DRBFM Level 4 Expert, Mr. Bandi is widely trusted for his mastery in failure mode analysis, design robustness, and risk mitigation. He has significantly enhanced product reliability through model-based engineering, multi-domain control optimization, and systematic validation frameworks. His expertise in freeze-start durability, thermal management, and extreme-climate readiness has strengthened system performance in demanding environmental conditions, ensuring the reliability of hydrogen fuel cell systems for real-world, commercial deployment.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bandi has made influential contributions to major government-funded hydrogen and mobility initiatives in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. His work has supported national and international energy goals, advanced the state of hydrogen innovation, and enabled industry-government collaboration on high-impact clean transportation programs. He has also authored multiple patent applications and earned prestigious innovation awards for his role in advancing fuel cell commercialization and electrified propulsion technologies.
Beyond his technical achievements, Mr. Bandi is an accomplished mentor and global collaborator. He has guided cross-functional engineering teams, shaped strategic technology roadmaps, and cultivated innovation across the fields of fuel cell systems, hybrid powertrains, and power electronics. His career reflects an enduring commitment to engineering excellence, environmental sustainability, and leadership in the transition toward zero-emission mobility.

Rajendra Prasad Bandi is a distinguished Principal Engineer and internationally recognized technical expert in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), hybrid propulsion, and electrified powertrain systems. With nearly two decades of global experience acr... Show more

Christine Flora

Christine Flora

Christine leads the technology initiatives and drives innovation to enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and deliver even greater value for her customers. With over three decades of business system implementation experience, she brings her wealth of knowledge, extensive hands-on experience, and innovative mindset to streamline and elevate technological capabilities not only for her company but in her work as mentor, trainer, and advocate for STEAM and STEM initiatives throughout the world. Prior to her current position, she ran her own boutique Microsoft Partner firm specializing in leveraging Dynamics 365 and Power Platform to meet everyday business needs of her customers across a variety of organizational types in widely diverse industries, including energy, oil and gas, DOD/government, healthcare, project management, aerospace, manufacturing, and construction.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2007, she has created courseware for various Microsoft technologies and solutions and contributed as a subject matter expert for the Dynamics CE, F&O, and PP certification exams as well as several of the Azure and Windows Dev exams. Christine is passionate about mentoring young women who are interested in technology careers and STEAM in general. She has participated as a mentor, judge, and member of the advisory council for the San Diego Women’s Hackathon, a yearly event for young women in high school. She has also taken part in events for Power Platform School, DigiGirlz, WIT, and Imagine Cup.

In addition to her many certifications and accreditations, Christine is a two-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) awardee (2024: BizApps/Power Apps, 2014 – 2026: Project) in recognition for her commitment to helping others and technical leadership. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge.

Christine leads the technology initiatives and drives innovation to enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and deliver even greater value for her customers. With over three decades of business system implementation experience, she brings her wealth ... Show more

Eric Shuss

Eric Shuss

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep understanding of these platforms. As a former COO of a high-tech manufacturing company, Eric has firsthand experience in operational leadership and strategic decision-making.

In addition to their executive roles as CEO, CIO, and CTO in various AI, professional services, and software companies, Eric has served as an industry analyst focusing on supply chain, life sciences, manufacturing, and retail. A recognized speaker and author, they have received multiple awards for their contributions to ethical AI. Currently, Eric is a board member of several AI and robotics companies, where they continue to influence the future of technology.

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep ... Show more

Tammiraju Prasanth

Tammiraju Prasanth

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud computing to transform how businesses operate.

Technical Expertise
My experience varies across multiple cutting edge technologies
• Cloud Computing: I thrive on using cloud platforms to build scalable and efficient data analytics solutions. My goal is to help businesses seamlessly integrate, process, and analyze their data, no matter where they’re located in the world.
• Advanced Analytics and AI: I enjoy diving into complex business problems and using advanced analytics and AI to solve them. Whether it’s optimizing processes or extracting valuable insights from large datasets, I’m all in.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: I’m known for my knack for bringing together teams from different backgrounds and time zones. Leading these diverse groups to deliver impactful results for clients is something I take pride in.

Thought Leadership and Contributions
I love sharing knowledge and staying involved in the community
• Speaking Engagements: I’ve had the opportunity to speak at various events, where I aim to provide clear, practical advice and insights into the latest trends in cloud technology and analytics.
• Community Involvement: Whether through forums or writing about emerging trends, I’m committed to contributing to the analytics community and helping shape the industry’s future.

Approach and Impact
My approach is a blend of deep technical expertise and a strategic outlook
• Spotting Emerging Trends: I’m always looking ahead to stay on top of technological advancements, especially in cloud computing and analytics. This forward-thinking perspective is key to staying relevant and innovative in this fast-evolving field.

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud co... Show more

Juan Espinoza

Juan Espinoza

Ingeniero en Mecatrónica con experiencia en automatización industrial y desarrollo de sistemas inteligentes. En los últimos años ha ayudado a muchas personas a aprender a programar a través de sus cursos de p5.js y Three.js. Su trabajo conecta la ingeniería, la IA y el código creativo para crear experiencias interactivas.

Ingeniero en Mecatrónica con experiencia en automatización industrial y desarrollo de sistemas inteligentes. En los últimos años ha ayudado a muchas personas a aprender a programar a través de sus cursos de p5.js y Three.js. Su trabajo conecta la ing... Show more

Tom-Roger Stensberg

Tom-Roger Stensberg

Tom-Roger is a Senior ICS/OT Cybersecurity Consultant in Triple-S. He has more than 25 years of experience from ICS/OT in various roles and positions. He has a B.Sc in Mechatronics and Computer Science, and 3 GIAC Certifications within ICS Cybersecurity (GCIH | GICSP | GRID). Tom-Roger is passionate about protecting industrial environments and critical infrastructure. He assists companies on a daily basis with services and solutions within ICS cybersecurity.

Tom-Roger is a Senior ICS/OT Cybersecurity Consultant in Triple-S. He has more than 25 years of experience from ICS/OT in various roles and positions. He has a B.Sc in Mechatronics and Computer Science, and 3 GIAC Certifications within ICS Cybersecur... Show more

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