Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

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事業(J)会社(G)の元(Ex)EM / 52才 / 現職はアーキテクチャと格闘 / 定年までできることしたいことを探る日々 / 定年後もキャリアは続く / AIIT 科目等履修生 / 貢献てなんだろう

事業(J)会社(G)の元(Ex)EM / 52才 / 現職はアーキテクチャと格闘 / 定年までできることしたいことを探る日々 / 定年後もキャリアは続く / AIIT 科目等履修生 / 貢献てなんだろう Show more

Jason Spanos

Jason Spanos

Jason Spanos applies method and rigor to everything he approaches. He is about to hit 30 years of experience working with ERP systems and has done everything from building interfaces to project management to sales and marketing. Jason stays focused on current research data and methods for successful projects and firmly believes that reflection and continuous improvement are required for growth. His current pet peeve is the term "best practice" - which should be replaced with the term "better practice", suggesting there is always room to explore better ways to do things in the future.

Jason Spanos applies method and rigor to everything he approaches. He is about to hit 30 years of experience working with ERP systems and has done everything from building interfaces to project management to sales and marketing. Jason stays focused o... Show more

Ginger Griffith

Ginger Griffith

Over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in software product design, project management, development, ERP implementations and Sales for manufacturing and distribution environments. Fifteen of those years of experience have been exclusively with the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP Finance and Operations specializing in production processes, fit-gap analysis, team management and client training. Other ERP experience includes Oracle and JD Edwards. Additional worldwide experience with supply chain implementations including China, Italy, Canada and Mexico. Currently, I am an Enterprise Architect for Alithya responsible for supporting Manufacturing projects and Customers in Chemical, Food, Pharmaceutical and Discrete Verticals.

Over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in software product design, project management, development, ERP implementations and Sales for manufacturing and distribution environments. Fifteen of those years of experience have ... Show more

Fanshi Zhang

Fanshi Zhang

Cloud native developer, AI researcher, Gopher with 5 years of experience in loads of development fields across AI, data science, backend, frontend. Co-founder of https://github.com/proj-airi, https://github.com/moeru-ai, https://github.com/guiiai, and https://github.com/nolebase

Cloud native developer, AI researcher, Gopher with 5 years of experience in loads of development fields across AI, data science, backend, frontend. Co-founder of https://github.com/proj-airi, https://github.com/moeru-ai, https://github.com/guiiai, an... Show more

Seth Dobrin

Seth Dobrin

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursuit of AI-enabled transformation, culminating in his role as IBM's inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, where he effectively integrated AI initiatives into complex business ecosystems.

Before this, as Chief Data Officer at IBM's Software Group, he was instrumental in modernizing the business through data-driven insights. His unique, human-centered approach to AI strategy and its application has helped transform global corporations and propelled a more people-focused AI discourse in the industry.

An ardent advocate of responsible and inclusive AI, Dr. Dobrin served as President of the Responsible AI Institute and actively supports Women Leaders in Data and AI. His transformative contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including AIConics Innovator of the Year and recognition amongst the Top 10 Most Influential Chief AI Officers and Top 50 Tech Entrepreneurs in 2023.

Dobrin's multidisciplinary approach is grounded in his scientific background, holding a Doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University. This and his business acumen inform his impactful work at the nexus of AI, data, and business transformation.

His inspirational leadership, commitment to inclusivity, and human-centric approach to AI underscore his profound influence on ethical AI development worldwide.

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursui... Show more

Bill Dinger

Bill Dinger

Bill is a Technical Product Manager at T-Mobile working on delivering digital solutions to our amazing customers. Passionate about building great software, diverse high performing teams, and making life easier for everyone. When not working, Bill will probably be found at the dog run with his lovable mutts in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bill is a Technical Product Manager at T-Mobile working on delivering digital solutions to our amazing customers. Passionate about building great software, diverse high performing teams, and making life easier for everyone. When not working, Bill wil... Show more

Lars Platzdasch

Lars Platzdasch

I'm a MCT, MCSE SharePoint, MCSE Data Platform (SQL Server) with more then 20 Years in IT as a Consultant. Regular SQL Konferenz Speaker and Community Lead for SQL PASS Thueringen.

I'm a MCT, MCSE SharePoint, MCSE Data Platform (SQL Server) with more then 20 Years in IT as a Consultant. Regular SQL Konferenz Speaker and Community Lead for SQL PASS Thueringen. Show more

Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly is a tech entrepreneur with deep experience in applied autonomy and industrial AI. He is CEO of Fremont Robotics, a startup dedicated to automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks across manufacturing, energy, facilities management, and more.

Jason Kelly is a tech entrepreneur with deep experience in applied autonomy and industrial AI. He is CEO of Fremont Robotics, a startup dedicated to automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks across manufacturing, energy, facilities management, and ... Show more

Yuki Kakegawa

Yuki Kakegawa

Yuki is a data professional with a background in Computer Science. He specializes in building data pipelines as well as delivering BI/analytics solutions.

Yuki is a data professional with a background in Computer Science. He specializes in building data pipelines as well as delivering BI/analytics solutions. Show more

Noshin Omar

Noshin Omar

Prof. Noshin Omar is the President of Avesta Holding. Avesta is active in the field of battery production and recycling for automotive and stationary applications.

Prof. Noshin Omar is the President of Avesta Holding. Avesta is active in the field of battery production and recycling for automotive and stationary applications. 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

Marty Dickerson

Marty Dickerson

Marty Dickerson has been both a BC/NAV consultant and end user over the course of his career. As a solution-focused business change agent with international experience, he has architected systems, worked as an Operations Director in warehousing, restructured operational management, physically moved an operating warehouse simultaneously with completing a major NAV version upgrade. He is currently the IT Director at American Art Clay Co., Inc., a pioneer and market leader in America’s ceramic arts and education field.

Marty Dickerson has been both a BC/NAV consultant and end user over the course of his career. As a solution-focused business change agent with international experience, he has architected systems, worked as an Operations Director in warehousing, rest... Show more

Piotr Warchoł

Piotr Warchoł

I have been associated with the Microsoft Dynamics system since 2012, first as an accountant for a large service company. Since 2017 I have been working as a Financial Consultant of AX/D365, working for many clients, I have participated in implementations in the finance, retail, supply chain sectors.

I have been associated with the Microsoft Dynamics system since 2012, first as an accountant for a large service company. Since 2017 I have been working as a Financial Consultant of AX/D365, working for many clients, I have participated in implementa... Show more

Erol Celebic

Erol Celebic

With nearly two decades of consulting experience, Erol Celebic is a Microsoft FastTrack Solution Architect who loves Dynamics. He has successfully delivered more than 25 projects across different industries. His MBA and Mechanical Engineering degree make him a great collaborator for any Dynamics SCM topic.

With nearly two decades of consulting experience, Erol Celebic is a Microsoft FastTrack Solution Architect who loves Dynamics. He has successfully delivered more than 25 projects across different industries. His MBA and Mechanical Engineering degree ... Show more

Bo P. Winther

Bo P. Winther

30+ years of helping manufacturing- and wholesale-companies optimizing and digitizing value chains, processes and workflows - aiming for the optimal solution and creating most value for the customer.

30+ years of helping manufacturing- and wholesale-companies optimizing and digitizing value chains, processes and workflows - aiming for the optimal solution and creating most value for the customer. Show more

Mario Mattos

Mario Mattos

22 years of experience with software tailor-made solutions, Complex Programs and Projects and 08 years in Digital Product development, Agile, Digital Transformation initiatives, Scrum at Scale, Business Agility and Practice in Consulting and Integration of IT Systems, experience all mobile operators in the Country (Telefonica, Claro, Tim, Nextel and Oi) beyond Latin America, Europe and The Caribbean experience. Expat to Brussels, I've lived in England, Bolivia & USA.

22 years of experience with software tailor-made solutions, Complex Programs and Projects and 08 years in Digital Product development, Agile, Digital Transformation initiatives, Scrum at Scale, Business Agility and Practice in Consulting and Integrat... Show more

Vijay Valaboju

Vijay Valaboju

Vijay Valaboju is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 19 years of experience in designing, developing, and testing web and Windows applications using Microsoft technologies. He has a proven track record in cloud solutions architecture, having designed and developed numerous applications across various domains, including hybrid and entirely cloud-based systems. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft since 2015, Vijay has demonstrated exceptional expertise in project management, technical leadership, and client engagement.
In his role, Vijay has been pivotal in developing strategic plans that enhance system performance and reduce incidents during complex project migrations. His leadership in end-to-end engineering responsibilities has ensured streamlined functionality delivery, minimal service disruptions, and operational improvements. Prior to his tenure at Microsoft, Vijay held significant roles at HCL America, Singularity, and Accenture, where he led cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, driving system modernization and delivering high-impact solutions.
Vijay holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Applications from Kakatiya University. His skill set encompasses project management, technical expertise, critical thinking, and quality assurance. Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, Vijay is known for his problem-solving abilities and technical communication skills. He continues to excel in cloud-based solution development and client-focused application delivery.

Vijay Valaboju is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 19 years of experience in designing, developing, and testing web and Windows applications using Microsoft technologies. He has a proven track record in cloud solutions architecture, having desi... Show more

Ian Bullock

Ian Bullock

As a seasoned leader in the web development industry, Ian is passionate about managing and mentoring teams to achieve success. With many years of experience in an agency environment, Ian has honed his skills in project management, team leadership, and client communication. He believes in fostering a collaborative work environment where team members feel empowered to share their ideas and contribute to the success of each project. Ian is committed to developing his team's skills and expertise, providing ongoing training and coaching to help them achieve their professional goals. Through his leadership, Ian has successfully managed teams to deliver high-quality web development projects on time and within budget.

As a seasoned leader in the web development industry, Ian is passionate about managing and mentoring teams to achieve success. With many years of experience in an agency environment, Ian has honed his skills in project management, team leadership, an... Show more

Dan Barahona

Dan Barahona

Dan is a 20+ year cybersecurity veteran, having held exec positions at companies including Qualys, ArcSight, Anomali and APIsec. He founded APIsec University in 2022 to offer free, non-vendor training on API security. The site has grown to over 50,000 students in its first 6 months and now has over 90,000 students.

Dan is a 20+ year cybersecurity veteran, having held exec positions at companies including Qualys, ArcSight, Anomali and APIsec. He founded APIsec University in 2022 to offer free, non-vendor training on API security. The site has grown to over 50,00... Show more

Sourav Karmkar

Sourav Karmkar

Mr Sourav Karmakar is a Roboticist and a Research Scholar from IIIT HYDERABAD, CEO of ​Infinos Tech and he has given various talks internationally such as TEDx Talk, FAiL Talk (MIT, ​USA), Motivational Sessions, Space-Talks, etc. His vision is to research and develop Soft Robots for medical and aerospace applications. His Startup (Infinostech Pvt Ltd) is into a Sustainable, Smart, Eco-friendly Container for Agri ​/Food/ Bio/Pharma Product Delivery with remote app-based Dual Temperature Control. One of his research products is an Assistive Wearable Exoskeleton Robot for walking or human ​body movement for the elderly, physically challenged populations and the army.
He is the Indian Chapter Chair of Space Renaissance International to grow awareness about ​STEM/Space. He mentored NASA SpaceApps Challenge in Italy and participated in various ​international projects. He was an Evaluator for Smart India Hackathon 22. He was a Product consultant for Vaave and other startups. He worked as Guest Faculty for The ​Oxford College of Engineering and an Advisor for IEEE Events & Programs, Sustainable India, ​Lifeboat Foundation USA, Space Career & Leadership Germany, etc. Also, he is a Mentor for ​SGAC-UN, Keystone International School, BYST, Atal Innovation Mission-NITI Ayog, etc. He is a ​co-author and illustrator of a book - Blow the Winds Southerly.

Mr Sourav Karmakar is a Roboticist and a Research Scholar from IIIT HYDERABAD, CEO of ​Infinos Tech and he has given various talks internationally such as TEDx Talk, FAiL Talk (MIT, ​USA), Motivational Sessions, Space-Talks, etc. His vision is to res... Show more

Gianluigi De Marco

Gianluigi De Marco

Gianluigi De Marco è un ingegnere software con una solida esperienza nelle architetture a microservizi e nella sicurezza delle applicazioni. Attualmente lavora come Senior Software Engineer presso NTT Data Italia, dove si occupa della progettazione e implementazione di soluzioni scalabili e sicure. Gianluigi ha sviluppato diverse librerie interne per facilitare l'implementazione di sistemi di integrazione. È appassionato di metodologie Agile e DevOps e partecipa attivamente a conferenze e workshop per condividere le sue conoscenze e best practice con la comunità IT.

Gianluigi De Marco è un ingegnere software con una solida esperienza nelle architetture a microservizi e nella sicurezza delle applicazioni. Attualmente lavora come Senior Software Engineer presso NTT Data Italia, dove si occupa della progettazione e... Show more

Krzysztof Furowicz

Krzysztof Furowicz

PowerBI Developer

PowerBI Developer Show more

Dr. Lisa Critchley

Dr. Lisa Critchley

Dr. Lisa Critchley provides mindfulness-based organizational and leadership strategy and coaching for public, private, and academic institutions to drive leadership and human capital excellence. Practice areas include mindfulness-based organization culture, presence-based leadership development and coaching, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and human resources strategy.

Lisa’s dissertation entitled, The Leader’s Mind Matters: The Effect of Mindful Leadership Development Programs on Leadership Effectiveness, Mindfulness, and Well-Being Among Global Manufacturing Leaders, earned the Exemplary Performance in Scholarship Award from St. John Fisher College. Her research focuses on the impact of mindfulness on leadership, employee, and organizational effectiveness and the relationship between leader mindfulness and student well-being and academic flourishing, and mindfulness as a pathway to social justice.

Lisa developed, designed and delivered the groundbreaking Mindful Professor Program and co-conducted a year-long research study with Rebecca Block for the University of Rochester focused on faculty leadership effectiveness and well-being to promote mutual flourishing.

Lisa’s career spans over 30 years leading the human resources profession across diverse business sectors including higher education, real estate, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods for local, national, and global entities driving transformative culture change and strategic alignment. Her education includes an Executive Leadership doctorate from St. John Fisher College, MBA from RIT in human resources and international business, and a BA in communications/journalism and business administration from St. John Fisher College. Lisa’s infectious enthusiasm and positive energy ignites minds, engages hearts, and transforms people and organizations.

Inspiring mindfulness and presence one breath at a time.

Dr. Lisa Critchley provides mindfulness-based organizational and leadership strategy and coaching for public, private, and academic institutions to drive leadership and human capital excellence. Practice areas include mindfulness-based organization c... Show more

Michal Štefaňák

Michal Štefaňák

Originally from Slovakia. He learned first programming language at age 12 and he works with technologies for over 20 years. Experienced in multiple programming languages and in different IT areas like software development, web development, game development and XR. PHP Bolt driver author and winner of Graphie Award 2021 MVP Ecosystem. He has also multiple experiences from other areas related to IT like manufacturing machines, robots, CNC machines and automatization.

Originally from Slovakia. He learned first programming language at age 12 and he works with technologies for over 20 years. Experienced in multiple programming languages and in different IT areas like software development, web development, game devel... Show more

Nikolaos Anesiadis

Nikolaos Anesiadis

Dr. Nik Anesiadis holds a PhD in engineering and is a seasoned data scientist at RBC. With extensive experience in leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, Nik has a deep expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Additionally, Nik is a dedicated lecturer of data science at the University of Toronto where he inspires and educates the next generation of data professionals. His dual role in industry and academia allows him to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, contributing to both fields with innovative insights and practical solutions.

Dr. Nik Anesiadis holds a PhD in engineering and is a seasoned data scientist at RBC. With extensive experience in leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, Nik has a deep expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. A... Show more

Thorsten Löw

Thorsten Löw

My expertise is in aligning and organising collaboration to create and deliver value in vibrant environments. I consult on designing, building, and maintaining lean organisations that thrive. I help you from scratch as well as by change and transformation.
I started in Design and Branding in the 1990s, moved on to a Colloboration Expert and became an Organisational Designer. My Emphasis is on theoretically well understood interventions and models. Value Creation is the core Driver of Change – Not the methodologies, frameworks etc.

My expertise is in aligning and organising collaboration to create and deliver value in vibrant environments. I consult on designing, building, and maintaining lean organisations that thrive. I help you from scratch as well as by change and transform... 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

Afina Ahly

Afina Ahly

Afina Ahly is the brand manager of an interior design company in Dubai, UAE. She is engaged with the leading company Space Embraced Interior Decoration. Her responsibilities as a marketing manager may include creating and implementing marketing strategies to promote the company's services and products, conducting market research, developing advertising and promotional materials, managing social media and other digital marketing campaigns, and analyzing customer feedback to improve the company's offerings. In her role, she creates campaigns to showcase the company's design aesthetic, attract clients, and increase revenue.

Afina Ahly is the brand manager of an interior design company in Dubai, UAE. She is engaged with the leading company Space Embraced Interior Decoration. Her responsibilities as a marketing manager may include creating and implementing marketing strat... Show more

Guillaume Binet

Guillaume Binet

Meet Guillaume, currently CTO at Skyways and an executive who has spearheaded pivotal tech innovations across three continents. With a storied career that spans the realms of autonomous vehicles, cyber security, and robotics software, Guillaume's technical acumen is as diverse as his international family.

A thrill-seeker at heart, he thrives on adrenaline whether he’s racing cars, piloting airplanes, or exploring underwater worlds through scuba diving. Guillaume continues to push the boundaries of compute-intensive applications and real-time technologies.

Catch him at this year’s Rust conference where he brings his passion for cutting-edge software architecture and a globe-trotting spirit to the world of Rust programming!

Meet Guillaume, currently CTO at Skyways and an executive who has spearheaded pivotal tech innovations across three continents. With a storied career that spans the realms of autonomous vehicles, cyber security, and robotics software, Guillaume's tec... Show more

Sanjay Ashok

Sanjay Ashok

Sanjay is a senior consultant at AWS. He specializes in building large scale AI/Ml solutions for enterprises on AWS cloud. He has enabled many Fortune 500 organizations innovate on latest trends and technologies to maximize their business outcome.

Sanjay is a senior consultant at AWS. He specializes in building large scale AI/Ml solutions for enterprises on AWS cloud. He has enabled many Fortune 500 organizations innovate on latest trends and technologies to maximize their business outcome. Show more

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