Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Brian Engel @Squerist

Brian Engel @Squerist

Brian Engel is a experienced customer-focused, energetic and very involved allround senior Quality Assurance consultant with a broad experience in Digital Transformation, Data Intelligence, Big Data, DWH and BI Testing, Exploratory Testing, Agile, Devops, Test Automation and Continuos Quality Assurance.

Brian is more than 19 years active as a Allround Quality Assurance consultant in several national and international implementations, such as technical upgrade of SAP R/3 to SAP Enterprise Resource Planning Central Component (ECC) 6.0, SAP Student Lifecycle Management (SLM), Azure, Markit EDM, Geneva, Collibra, Test Automation Frameworks and Police applications.

Brian is now senior Data Intelligence QA consultant at Squerist, a consultancy company of 100 employees specialized in process management and testing. Within Squerist Brian is responsible for coaching, knowledge management, product development, and marketing.

Brian Engel is a experienced customer-focused, energetic and very involved allround senior Quality Assurance consultant with a broad experience in Digital Transformation, Data Intelligence, Big Data, DWH and BI Testing, Exploratory Testing, Agile, De... Show more

Muhammad Bilal

Muhammad Bilal

Founder, Full Stack Developer, Hardware Engineer, Philosopher

Founder, Full Stack Developer, Hardware Engineer, Philosopher Show more

Shante’ Randolph

Shante’ Randolph

Multi faceted guru, Shante Randolph educator, master barber & founder of all intellectual properties of “The Classic Manhattan” ™ which has been seen on News Channel 5 of Nashville, Tn and CBS

Multi faceted guru, Shante Randolph educator, master barber & founder of all intellectual properties of “The Classic Manhattan” ™ which has been seen on News Channel 5 of Nashville, Tn and CBS Show more

Neil Buesing

Neil Buesing

Neil Buesing is a software architect and engineer; with 20 years of experience building JVM based enterprise applications. As director of real-time data with Object Partners, Inc., he is involved with designing, building, and promoting of real-time data technologies for the company. Currently, he works with clients to improve their understanding of distributed systems and the use of Apache Kafka.

Neil Buesing is a software architect and engineer; with 20 years of experience building JVM based enterprise applications. As director of real-time data with Object Partners, Inc., he is involved with designing, building, and promoting of real-time d... Show more

Chris Cognetta

Chris Cognetta

Chris Cognetta is a Director, Microsoft Platforms for the Campus Management. Chris is based in Tampa, Florida, originally from New York growing up in South Florida. Chris is a proven hands on, servant leader with over 25 years of various industry experience, across many different technology platforms and architectures. Chris is a 6x time Microsoft Business Solutions 365 MVP, has an infrastructure, cloud & application architecture background and has been implementing global Dynamics CRM/D365 implementations since its inception. Chris is an active community member, Azure & CRMUG Medic Founder and sits on the D365/CRMUG Programming Board. Chris is a frequent speaker and organizer at various D365/CRM/Azure events and User Group conferences. Chris is also the Vice President of Tampa Community (formerly Tampadev). https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/4040001?fullName=Christopher%20Cognetta

Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and two children as well as restoring muscle cars. You can read his blogs at www.cognettacloud.net or at https://community.dynamics.com/product/crm/crmtechnical/b/cognettacloud/default.aspx.

Chris Cognetta is a Director, Microsoft Platforms for the Campus Management. Chris is based in Tampa, Florida, originally from New York growing up in South Florida. Chris is a proven hands on, servant leader with over 25 years of various industry ex... Show more

Patrick Longepe

Patrick Longepe

25 ans d'expériences à la fois opérationnelle dans l'industrie et de consulting en excellence industrielle. J'ai conduit de nombreuses missions de déploiement de démarche d'excellence et de transformation d'organisation, en accompagnant des équipes dirigeantes ainsi que des managers de proximité à la fois sur les aspects méthodologique et comportementale.

25 ans d'expériences à la fois opérationnelle dans l'industrie et de consulting en excellence industrielle. J'ai conduit de nombreuses missions de déploiement de démarche d'excellence et de transformation d'organisation, en accompagnant des équipes d... Show more

Gokulnath Chidambaram

Gokulnath Chidambaram

Gokulnath Chidambaram is a seasoned Data Architect with deep experience in developing Scalable Analtyics Frameworks for running production-grade analytical solutions.
He is very passionate about Confluent Kafka offerings and strongly believes in Jay's assertion of Kafka as the Central nervous system for any Data processing needs and data-centric applications.
His experience in industrial companies like ge and Schneider helped him to understand the Industrial Internet world and how industrial assets are managed and the operational challenges. Strong background in Software development coupled with confluent offerings, he proposes the concept of the Asset Management Pattern that any helps any industrial company can leverage to manage its assets.

Gokulnath Chidambaram is a seasoned Data Architect with deep experience in developing Scalable Analtyics Frameworks for running production-grade analytical solutions. He is very passionate about Confluent Kafka offerings and strongly believes in Ja... Show more

Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis

Innovator. Product developer. Lean, supply chain, manufacturing and operations consultant. Leader through many roles, helped scale EMC from 600m to $20B. Product Owner, Product Manager, Scrum Master, Agile coach for dozens of teams. Trainer over 1000 and mentor. Eng BS Cornell, Mgmt Science MS MIT, Hands on, life long learner, story teller and agile evangelist.

Innovator. Product developer. Lean, supply chain, manufacturing and operations consultant. Leader through many roles, helped scale EMC from 600m to $20B. Product Owner, Product Manager, Scrum Master, Agile coach for dozens of teams. Trainer over 1000... 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

Monica Schick

Monica Schick

CEO of North Guide Solutions, as well as the creator of the Vapor Quality Summit. Monica has over 10 years in manufacturing, specializing in quality management and regulatory compliance. She has spent most of her time in e-cigarettes, focusing on Good Manufacturing Practices for the e-liquid manufacturers and consulting on regulatory issues. Her specialty is the creation of quality systems and evaluating companies for product stewardship.

CEO of North Guide Solutions, as well as the creator of the Vapor Quality Summit. Monica has over 10 years in manufacturing, specializing in quality management and regulatory compliance. She has spent most of her time in e-cigarettes, focusing on Goo... Show more

Sandra Thibodeau

Sandra Thibodeau

Sandra Thibodeau is Founder and CEO of Cannabis Business Opportunities, a company that focuses on providing professional acquisition support services  and supply chain management for its clients.  Sandra has spent over 13 years as an acquisition professional for the federal government where she created policy and procedures and obligated millions of taxpayers dollars in acquisition of programmed depot maintenance, major repair and modification of Coast Guard shore facilities and fixed aids to navigation, technical and logistical support for real property and environmental compliance,  including medical equipment, supplies and services for the Department of Veteran Affairs. 

Sandra has helped guide and teach companies that are entering the Cannabis industry properly plan and establish their respective supply chains and educating them on the importance of acquisition planning, procurement, supply chain management and easing the concerns of doing business with the government. 

"If your suppliers aren't practicing supply chain management with its suppliers, your own supply chain will suffer"  -Gary Marion 

Sandra Thibodeau is Founder and CEO of Cannabis Business Opportunities, a company that focuses on providing professional acquisition support services  and supply chain management for its clients.  Sandra has spent over 13 years as an acquisition prof... Show more

Ishay Kokavka

Ishay Kokavka

B.S.C in computer and electronics ME in system engineering, CEO of shiratech solutions part of A.Y Group CTO of the entire group, with a record of over 400 projects in the industry

B.S.C in computer and electronics ME in system engineering, CEO of shiratech solutions part of A.Y Group CTO of the entire group, with a record of over 400 projects in the industry Show more

Matthew Skelton

Matthew Skelton

Matthew Skelton has been building, deploying, and operating commercial software systems since 1998. He specialises in Continuous Delivery and operability for software in manufacturing, ecommerce, and online services, including cloud, IoT, and embedded software.

Matthew Skelton has been building, deploying, and operating commercial software systems since 1998. He specialises in Continuous Delivery and operability for software in manufacturing, ecommerce, and online services, including cloud, IoT, and embedde... Show more

Kamen Krastev

Kamen Krastev

Ever since I was very young, I have been fascinated by technology. My curiosity and enthusiasm for technology are a major focus and joy in my life. I started building DIY devices when I was 12. Now I am a little bit older - 30, but this curiosity still exists. The only difference between me now and me back then is that now I have the opportunity and the necessary skills and knowledge to research and develop technological devices.

Currently, I am an industrial engineer in Siviko which offers a variety of industrial automation products and services.

Ever since I was very young, I have been fascinated by technology. My curiosity and enthusiasm for technology are a major focus and joy in my life. I started building DIY devices when I was 12. Now I am a little bit older - 30, but this curiosity sti... Show more

Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Working in various roles from scrum master, product owner, team manager, senior leader, and everything in between to help ship startups, technology, video games, I've embraced learning and feedback to truly be the center of all success.

Regardless of industry, asking for & receptiveness to feedback have been critical to my own success & I hope to share some of those tools for personal & team growth with the world.

I've worked in agile/continuous improvement across the following industries:
-Financial
-Manufacturing Engineering
-Video Games
-Publishing/Marketing
-Retail & Wholesale Software
-Merchandising

Now working in pharma tech, I enjoy complex problems, product development, & creating the fun & collaborative world I want to exist in!

Working in various roles from scrum master, product owner, team manager, senior leader, and everything in between to help ship startups, technology, video games, I've embraced learning and feedback to truly be the center of all success. Regardles... Show more

Matteo Buffa

Matteo Buffa

Dal 2008 mi occupo di sistemi organizzativi complessi (Lean), contribuendo a trasformare le organizzazioni che attivano i processi di cambiamento. Dal 2011 sviluppo le competenze attive per un diverso modello di formazione e consulenza basato sui processi di formazione esperienziale sia in ambito comportamentale, sia in ambito organizzativo per dare nuovi slanci operativi alle dinamiche organizzative delle aziende in particolar modo attraverso l'Agile.
Sono certificato Scrum Master, Porudct Owner, Agile Coach, direttamente con ScrumInc.

Dal 2008 mi occupo di sistemi organizzativi complessi (Lean), contribuendo a trasformare le organizzazioni che attivano i processi di cambiamento. Dal 2011 sviluppo le competenze attive per un diverso modello di formazione e consulenza basato sui pro... Show more

Miquella de Boer

Miquella de Boer

Program manager on-premises data gateway.

Program manager on-premises data gateway. Show more

DeNisha Malone

DeNisha Malone

Graduating from the University of Memphis in 2017, DeNisha fell in love with data modeling and management while tutoring SQL in college. She self taught herself Power BI after Business Intelligence internships in fall 2015 - and she has been evolving with the tool ever since; growing tremendously as the application spreads through enterprises.

Outside of BI, her hobbies include mentoring and working with non-profits to enhance IT in the minority communities.

Graduating from the University of Memphis in 2017, DeNisha fell in love with data modeling and management while tutoring SQL in college. She self taught herself Power BI after Business Intelligence internships in fall 2015 - and she has been evolvin... Show more

Rachel Buchanan

Rachel Buchanan

Rachel is the Founder of T3 Global: a company focused on providing supply chain solutions using blockchain technology. Our mission is to transition brands from trust to truth - because the truth is verifiable.

Her passion for clean supply chain solutions stems from wanting to provide increased data integrity that captures greater value, delivers more authenticity while creating better vendor relations and builds shorter systems.

Having worked with many different types of people in pursuit of a common goal, she is adept in aligning suppliers, consumers, investors, artists and developers in their respective spheres of influence. She is here to communicate the opportunities of blockchain adoption in our every day lives and connect interested parties. She helps people and businesses bridge the gap between their current reality and their fullest potential in serving the world.

Rachel is the Founder of T3 Global: a company focused on providing supply chain solutions using blockchain technology. Our mission is to transition brands from trust to truth - because the truth is verifiable. Her passion for clean supply chain so... Show more

Steve Diasio

Steve Diasio

Steve Diasio is an innovation expert and influencer who supports aspiring leaders, innovators, and change makers. His bootcamps, sprints, and training encourage individuals and organizations to critically examine their surroundings and envision a more innovative future. He is the founder of the School of Creativity and Innovation, where he crafts trainings on cutting-edge innovation methodologies, design thinking, and disruptive business models.

From the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the intellectual hubs of London, Steve's global perspective has been shaped by his tenure as a researcher at impactful institutions like ESADE Business School and Imperial Business School. In 2022, he was recognized as one of the Top 50 Business Professors in the World by the esteemed Poets&Quants Business School Rankings—a testament to his profound impact on the academic world.

Steve Diasio is an innovation expert and influencer who supports aspiring leaders, innovators, and change makers. His bootcamps, sprints, and training encourage individuals and organizations to critically examine their surroundings and envision a mor... Show more

Rachel Manthei

Rachel Manthei

Rachel Manthei has over 25 years experience in the IT industry. She has held such roles as: Business Analyst, Test Lead, Graphic Artist, and Product Manager. Her most current role is working as a Lead Product Designer at Ford Motor Company.

Rachel Manthei has over 25 years experience in the IT industry. She has held such roles as: Business Analyst, Test Lead, Graphic Artist, and Product Manager. Her most current role is working as a Lead Product Designer at Ford Motor Company. Show more

Partik Munjal

Partik Munjal

As the CEO of Pika Exports Pvt. Ltd., I am leading a dynamic team of over 100 professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality and innovative products and services globally. Our specialization in marketing and merchandising is driven by expertise in trend analysis, market research, and customer acquisition, allowing us to create tailored solutions that address the diverse needs and preferences of our clients.

With over 7 years at Pika Exports, I began as the Deputy CEO and assumed the role of CEO in 2018. Throughout this journey, I've played a pivotal role in steering the company's growth and expansion. This includes securing substantial contracts with major retailers and distributors, achieving a 50% increase in revenue, and elevating Pika Exports' brand recognition and reputation within the industry.

Beyond my role at Pika Exports, I am an active angel investor, providing support and mentorship to promising startups and entrepreneurs in the e-commerce and fashion sectors. My overarching goal is to cultivate a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration within Pika Exports, contributing not only to the success of our organization but also to the social and economic development of the communities we serve.

As the CEO of Pika Exports Pvt. Ltd., I am leading a dynamic team of over 100 professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality and innovative products and services globally. Our specialization in marketing and merchandising is driven by expertise i... Show more

Silvio Hund

Silvio Hund

www.linkedin.com/in/silvio-hund-54a473206

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Adalitika, LLC.

Adalitika, LLC.

Andrea Freire Knuth is the Chief Data and Digital Officer of Adalitika. She has a passion for providing digital solutions as an integrated strategy to the business enterprise model. Andrea has earned an advanced education in Computer Science and Global Business Administration, certifications in Business Analytics, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, and Customer Experience, and has substantial professional experience in software engineering, business analysis and general management.

Andrea Freire Knuth is the Chief Data and Digital Officer of Adalitika. She has a passion for providing digital solutions as an integrated strategy to the business enterprise model. Andrea has earned an advanced education in Computer Science and Glob... Show more

Kihyeon Kim

Kihyeon Kim

Kihyeon works as an infrastructure engineer at SK Innovation. His primary role involves testing and implementing tools that efficiently facilitate the construction, operation, and management of Kubernetes in a Hybrid Cloud environment. Before joining SK Innovation, he worked as a Solutions Architect at AWS, where he played a role in assisting various companies in making effective use of the cloud.

Kihyeon works as an infrastructure engineer at SK Innovation. His primary role involves testing and implementing tools that efficiently facilitate the construction, operation, and management of Kubernetes in a Hybrid Cloud environment. Before joining... Show more

Alastair Taylor

Alastair Taylor

Results driven professional sales leader with an excess of twenty years of proven solution sales experience, providing a wide range of software based solutions to the manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and authentication sectors. Proven sales leadership, utilising a strong sales process, that delivers results for the business while supporting the needs of individual team members.

Results driven professional sales leader with an excess of twenty years of proven solution sales experience, providing a wide range of software based solutions to the manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and authentication sectors. Proven sales lea... Show more

John King

John King

John is a 2022 & 2023 Sitecore Strategy MVP. He has 10+ years of MarTech experience in the FMCG, leisure, travel & tourism industries. He has 8+ years of experience implementing Sitecore platforms and is an expert in Inbound Marketing, Content Strategy, SEO, UI, UX, Ecommerce, Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimisation, Personalisation, Campaign Management, Customer Experience (CX), Customer Data Management, Digital Experience Platforms (DXP), Digital Transformation and Sitecore Integrations.

He works alongside history working alongside Creative, Tech and BA teams to devise, recommend and implement digital strategies that help Sitecore customers to continue to achieve their business goals.

In his role he is focused on helping senior leaders find growth by creating an operational rhythm with Marketing and Technology. On a day-to-day bias he works closely with senior leadership teams to shape the next phase of their technology roadmap and digital strategy. John is a regular Guest Speaker at universities, education institutions and business events.

John is a 2022 & 2023 Sitecore Strategy MVP. He has 10+ years of MarTech experience in the FMCG, leisure, travel & tourism industries. He has 8+ years of experience implementing Sitecore platforms and is an expert in Inbound Marketing, Content Strate... Show more

Robert Sonders

Robert Sonders

Microsoft Certified with 25+ years of real-life workload focused experience, developing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions with an intense database focus. Results-driven, consultative and strategic Dell Technologies Technical Staff – Engineering Technologist, offering a strong balance between business savvy and technical capabilities. Aligning with Microsoft workloads of database, multicloud storage software, hybrid and collaboration executing on the Dell Technologies product stack.

Microsoft Certified with 25+ years of real-life workload focused experience, developing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions with an intense database focus. Results-driven, consultative and strategic Dell Technologies Technical Staff – ... Show more

Ayobami Adeleke

Ayobami Adeleke

I have over 5 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI) to design and build enterprise reports and dashboards across Banking, Financial Services Industry to Investments, Retail and Manufacturing Industries. I'm also a Microsoft Certified Data Engineer and Data Analyst Associate with years of experience working with SQL Server and Power BI.

I have over 5 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI) to design and build... Show more

Philipp Waffler

Philipp Waffler

- Born and living in Germany.
- Married to a New Zealander.
- Bachelor & Master of Science in Theoretical Physics.
- Background in Strategy & Financial Service Consulting.
- MongoDB Solutions Architect with focus on Database as a Service and Cloud.

- Born and living in Germany. - Married to a New Zealander. - Bachelor & Master of Science in Theoretical Physics. - Background in Strategy & Financial Service Consulting. - MongoDB Solutions Architect with focus on Database as a Service and Clou... Show more

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