Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

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

Christian Thorup

Christian Thorup

Citizen Development 🚀| Dataverse🍀| Powerapps 🦄| Power Automate🧞‍♂️ | Power BI ⭐️

Citizen Development 🚀| Dataverse🍀| Powerapps 🦄| Power Automate🧞‍♂️ | Power BI ⭐️ Show more

Masaki Asano

Masaki Asano

2014年に新卒でカタログ通信販売会社に入社、エンジニア・社内SEとして従事。
2022年6月からBABY JOB株式会社に参画し、エンジニアとして自社開発プロダクトの設計・開発に従事。

2014年に新卒でカタログ通信販売会社に入社、エンジニア・社内SEとして従事。 2022年6月からBABY JOB株式会社に参画し、エンジニアとして自社開発プロダクトの設計・開発に従事。 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

Mark Munson

Mark Munson

Mark brings over 25 years of industry experience to include sales, marketing, customer service and operational management. Mark has owned and operated several organizations and always focused on delivering high quality, high value solutions to his clients. For the past 20 years, Mark has focused his efforts on servicing the distribution and manufacturing sectors and delivering solutions based on the Microsoft stack that drives innovation and competitive advantage for his clients.

Mark is a popular and sought-after speaker and has presented at events to include the SMART Manufacturing Conference, the Business and Marketing Alliance, Georgia Tech Manufacturing Symposium, multiple Georgia Industry Association Annual Meetings and several Microsoft conferences, among others. Mark holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Georgia.

Mark brings over 25 years of industry experience to include sales, marketing, customer service and operational management. Mark has owned and operated several organizations and always focused on delivering high quality, high value solutions to his cl... 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

Saibabu Merakanapalli

Saibabu Merakanapalli

Saibabu Merakanapalli is an Automotive Electrical Functional Architect specializing in Autonomous Steering, Antilock Braking Systems (ABS), ADAS software architectures, and Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms. With advanced engineering experience at General Motors and prior roles at Nexteer Automotive, he designs and validates safety-critical chassis systems that improve vehicle reliability, predictive diagnostics, and accident-prevention capabilities across modern EV and autonomous platforms.

He has deep expertise in AUTOSAR Classic & Adaptive, SOME/IP, Ethernet/TSN-based communication, functional safety (ISO 26262), and model-based development ( IBM Rhapsody). His work spans end-to-end functional architecture, microservices for Software defined Vehicles, network latency diagnostics, and advanced steering/braking control strategies used in next-generation vehicles.

Saibabu is also active in technical research, contributing publications on AI-driven automotive diagnostics, SDV architecture optimization, predictive maintenance, and intelligent chassis systems. He serves as a peer reviewer across engineering journals and frequently writes about advanced vehicle safety innovations that align with U.S. national transportation and EV safety priorities.

Passionate about making mobility safer, Saibabu’s work focuses on saving lives through engineering, advancing the reliability, intelligence, and safety of the modern vehicle ecosystem.

Saibabu Merakanapalli is an Automotive Electrical Functional Architect specializing in Autonomous Steering, Antilock Braking Systems (ABS), ADAS software architectures, and Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms. With advanced engineering experienc... Show more

Karen Isabella Dimitrijeski

Karen Isabella Dimitrijeski

Karen Dimitrijeski is a Digital Quality & Automation Consultant with over 10 years of experience in Quality roles supporting regulated IT across the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology industries. She translates complex global regulatory expectations into clear, actionable solutions that position Quality as a strategic partner, not a bottleneck. Her core expertise includes risk-based GxP system validation (CSV/CSA), data integrity, lifecycle management, and audit readiness.

Her background spans Quality System Management, systems administration, and business ownership for global, enterprise-scale regulated applications supporting hundreds of sites and thousands of users. She has partnered closely with infrastructure operations, IT security, data-center qualification teams, ITSM process owners (change, incident, problem, and access management), and SaaS/IaaS suppliers to ensure that enterprise systems remain compliant, resilient, and audit-ready throughout their lifecycle.

Karen builds scalable, system-agnostic automation architectures that modernize regulated software ecosystems, strengthen governance, and accelerate digital transformation—enabling Quality, ITSM, Security, and Infrastructure teams to operate as aligned partners rather than siloed functions.

Karen Dimitrijeski is a Digital Quality & Automation Consultant with over 10 years of experience in Quality roles supporting regulated IT across the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology industries. She translates complex global regulator... Show more

Rishabh Rana

Rishabh Rana

ABDC

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Richard Martin

Richard Martin

35 ans en transformations majeures.
CPMO chez Bell pendant 5 ans après un début de carrière comme agent d'amélioration continue. Directeur du développement de produit chez Fido pendant 3 ans, VP-Solutions d'affaires chez M3K (2ans), VP-Opérations et Transformation pendant 5 ans chez Groupe Labrie (manufacturier de plus de 600 employés), Co-propriétaire de Telops en arospace, Bureau du président chez Optel, Directeur principal de la transformation numérique de Beneva, Conseiller senior en transformation pendant plus de 10 ans dans de grandes organisations.

35 ans en transformations majeures. CPMO chez Bell pendant 5 ans après un début de carrière comme agent d'amélioration continue. Directeur du développement de produit chez Fido pendant 3 ans, VP-Solutions d'affaires chez M3K (2ans), VP-Opérations et... Show more

Hannes Preishuber

Hannes Preishuber

finest coding for 35 years

finest coding for 35 years Show more

Ariel Hernandez Saa

Ariel Hernandez Saa

Highly motivated software developer, data engineer and data scientist with a proven record of successfully designing, integrating, and deploying effective technology solutions for increased efficiencies and optimal system functionality.

Highly motivated software developer, data engineer and data scientist with a proven record of successfully designing, integrating, and deploying effective technology solutions for increased efficiencies and optimal system functionality. Show more

Innocent Unachukwu

Innocent Unachukwu

I am Innocent Unachukwu, a social entrepreneur, innovative technologist and a passionate software developer. I am super passionate about using tech solutions to alleviate or solve the socio-economic challenges facing our local communities and help people live more enriched lives.

I am Innocent Unachukwu, a social entrepreneur, innovative technologist and a passionate software developer. I am super passionate about using tech solutions to alleviate or solve the socio-economic challenges facing our local communities and help pe... Show more

Fredrik Gulich

Fredrik Gulich

Business Central Application Specialist

Business Central Application Specialist Show more

Daniel Meseguer

Daniel Meseguer

Troy Jones

Troy Jones

A long history....

A long history.... Show more

Liam Ryan

Liam Ryan

Liam Ryan leads the APJ business for Boyum IT in APJ and has worked with manufacturing organisations for 20 years.

Liam Ryan leads the APJ business for Boyum IT in APJ and has worked with manufacturing organisations for 20 years. Show more

Peace Adeleye

Peace Adeleye

Peace Adeleye is a seasoned energy lawyer and dispute resolution specialist with significant experience advising on complex oil and gas transactions, regulatory compliance, and energy-sector disputes in Nigeria.

She is a Senior Associate at G. Elias, and is a member of the firm's disputes, energy and finance practices. Her expertise spans advisory work on farm-out agreements, the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), and legal due diligence for energy financing transactions, amongst others.

She is member of the Women in Energy Network, and the Legal and Policy as well as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Study Groups of the Nigerian Gas Association.

Peace Adeleye is a seasoned energy lawyer and dispute resolution specialist with significant experience advising on complex oil and gas transactions, regulatory compliance, and energy-sector disputes in Nigeria. She is a Senior Associate at G. El... Show more

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

Anastasiia Prokopchuk

Anastasiia Prokopchuk

Anastasiia is a Business Applications Specialist with more than 15 years of experience in different roles including Business Analyst, Software Engineer, Implementation Specialist, and Data Analyst primarily within the retail and manufacturing sectors.

Currently at Fibrolux GmbH she specializes in designing and delivering complex solutions using Microsoft Power Platform products and Dynamics 365 applications. Her strength lies in combining technical expertise with a clear understanding of business needs to help the company to improve efficiency and decision making through tailored digital solutions. She is passionate about empowering teams through technology, mentoring colleagues, and creating user-friendly, data-driven tools that support both daily operations and long-term growth.

A certified Power BI Data Analyst, she also applies analytics and AI tools in her personal life to track goals related to finance, career, travel and wellness demonstrating how data can be a powerful tool for both professional impact and personal development.

Anastasiia is a Business Applications Specialist with more than 15 years of experience in different roles including Business Analyst, Software Engineer, Implementation Specialist, and Data Analyst primarily within the retail and manufacturing sectors... 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

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

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