Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Michael Darnieder

Michael Darnieder

30 Jahre IT-Erfahrung als Software-Entwickler, Architekt und seit 2 Jahren infiziert mit KI. Gerade als Speaker gestartet, um die Digitalisierung besonders in den Erneuerbaren Energien auf ein neues Level zu heben.

30 Jahre IT-Erfahrung als Software-Entwickler, Architekt und seit 2 Jahren infiziert mit KI. Gerade als Speaker gestartet, um die Digitalisierung besonders in den Erneuerbaren Energien auf ein neues Level zu heben. Show more

Krzysztof Handzlik

Krzysztof Handzlik

8 years in IT industry, .NET developer with a passion for Azure Cloud

8 years in IT industry, .NET developer with a passion for Azure Cloud Show more

Drew Foulks

Drew Foulks

ASF Infra, ASF Member

ASF Infra, ASF Member Show more

Madhav Annamraju

Madhav Annamraju

Technology leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in the Data & AI domain with deep expertise across a wide spectrum of technologies.

Technology leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in the Data & AI domain with deep expertise across a wide spectrum of technologies. Show more

Vanshita Puppala

Vanshita Puppala

A Functional Consultant for Microsoft D365 Retail and Commerce exploring the environment, its functionalities and beyond.

A Functional Consultant for Microsoft D365 Retail and Commerce exploring the environment, its functionalities and beyond. Show more

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is a TEDx speaker and former Tech Executive from Texas Instruments. She co-chaired the Technology & Manufacturing Women’s ERG, which supported over 500 employees across three continents and 8 countries. Sirisha is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and investor. She has a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and is an IEEE Senior Member.

Sirisha has empowered women and students globally reaching 50+ countries through podcasts, workshops, and speaking engagements. She hosted the top 30% Spotify podcast "Women, Career & Life." She is a recognized expert: on LinkedIn as a "Top Leadership Voice" and "Top Public Speaking Voice."

Sirisha has spoken at venues such as Toyota North America (keynote), Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Society of Women's Engineers, Johns Hopkins University, Carnegie Mellon University and more. Empowering women in leadership: I guide women to achieve leadership roles and financial independence.

Sirisha is passionate about empowering women to achieve leadership roles and financial independence. She is invested in student success by enabling them to navigate their careers and achieve financial success. Sirisha also leans into her technical expertise and is actively engaged in addressing the workforce development gap in High Tech Manufacturing and the Semiconductor Industry.

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is a TEDx speaker and former Tech Executive from Texas Instruments. She co-chaired the Technology & Manufacturing Women’s ERG, which supported over 500 employees across three continents and 8 countries. Sirisha is a keynote sp... Show more

Laurent Porot

Laurent Porot

Laurent is Market Development Manager at Kraton, based in the Netherlands, in charge of technical development for polymer and pine chemical additives in paving and roofing application.
He has a master degree in civil engineering from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees, France. With 30 years of experience, he has capitalised a worldwide expertise on pavement engineering with pavement design, materials, job works and research & development.
He is representative for Kraton at EAPA and Eurobitume, chairman of LCA Eurobitume LCA and chairman of CEN TC336 sustainability task group.

Laurent is Market Development Manager at Kraton, based in the Netherlands, in charge of technical development for polymer and pine chemical additives in paving and roofing application. He has a master degree in civil engineering from Ecole Nationale... Show more

Greg Cupal

Greg Cupal

Greg Cupal began working in manufacturing where his career advanced by using Lean Process Improvement techniques to build efficiency in his departments. His business insights and technical ability eventually lead him to support, design and testing roles at a major ERP software vendor. Greg has been using mental models to diagnose collaboration and coordination problems throughout his career. The practical application of mental models has inspired him to learn and apply the related topics of Systems Thinking and Complex Adaptive Systems.

Greg Cupal began working in manufacturing where his career advanced by using Lean Process Improvement techniques to build efficiency in his departments. His business insights and technical ability eventually lead him to support, design and testing ro... Show more

Smith Kevin

Smith Kevin

Bearing and Tool Service.

Bearing and Tool Service. Show more

George Blake

George Blake

I am an expert at using technology to solve real world problems in healthcare and manufacturing

I am an expert at using technology to solve real world problems in healthcare and manufacturing Show more

Hameed Madwar

Hameed Madwar

Hameed Madwar holds the position of Innovation Manager at Bridgestone Americas. In this position, Hameed is responsible of pushing the XR technology across Bridgestone plants for Manufacturing.

Hameed Madwar holds the position of Innovation Manager at Bridgestone Americas. In this position, Hameed is responsible of pushing the XR technology across Bridgestone plants for Manufacturing. Show more

Mouhamad MOUAZEN

Mouhamad MOUAZEN

Mouhamad MOUAZEN, I am a graduate of Mines ParisTech Graduate School (École des Mines de Paris) where I received my PhD in Sciences and Materials Engineering in 2011.
I Started my professional career as a researcher engineer into TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES in 2012 at the Research Center of Solaize where I developed and formulated new bitumen for road an industrial applications. In 2017, I joined the bitumen Direction at Paris as a Product Manager and I am in charge of the portfolio of Styrelf (PmB) and industrial bitumen. I have a total of 12 (twelve) years of work and research experience in the field of bitumen including the preparation of my PhD degree. I am the author of numerous scientific publications regarding bitumen and am the author of more than 15 (fifteen) priority patents and patent applications.

Mouhamad MOUAZEN, I am a graduate of Mines ParisTech Graduate School (École des Mines de Paris) where I received my PhD in Sciences and Materials Engineering in 2011. I Started my professional career as a researcher engineer into TOTAL MARKETING SE... Show more

Bella Swan

Bella Swan

Hi, I am Bella Swan. I have been working as a product manager at Rananjay Exports for more than five years. Rananjay Exports is a worldwide manufacturing and wholesaling company based in India that deals in Chakra Jewelry and other 200 plus varieties of gemstones. Our jewelry is made with genuine and ethically sourced gemstones that are loved by jewelry resellers worldwide. Bearing the signature of Rananjay Exports, each jewel is created with good quality. Moreover, We are dedicated to giving exclusive member benefits to our customers with a memorable shopping experience.

Hi, I am Bella Swan. I have been working as a product manager at Rananjay Exports for more than five years. Rananjay Exports is a worldwide manufacturing and wholesaling company based in India that deals in Chakra Jewelry and other 200 plus varieties... Show more

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma

Expert in Developing End to End Data Science Solutions

Expert in Developing End to End Data Science Solutions Show more

A B Vijay Kumar

A B Vijay Kumar

Hybrid Cloud Management Services - is the largest business unit in IBM Services. In this role - AB is responsible in driving technology innovation, NextGen Software engineering and Platform Engineering practices, and delivery of large accounts across the industry - across the technology stack, with focus on Multi-Cloud/Hybrid/Red Hat. He is responsible to transform the AMS, by bringing in new age engineering practices. Drive the change through Cloud Application Services Delivery Unit (formally called Application Innovation Lab). AB is responsible for building the CAS delivery based on the garage practices & is responsible for the overall technical delivery.

Hybrid Cloud Management Services - is the largest business unit in IBM Services. In this role - AB is responsible in driving technology innovation, NextGen Software engineering and Platform Engineering practices, and delivery of large accounts across... Show more

Karol Ślasko

Karol Ślasko

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Collin Quiring

Collin Quiring

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training.
Collin is certified in Power BI and has trained 1000's of individuals in the usage of Power BI ranging from introductory to advanced courses. His passion is for users at all levels to get the most out of the software as possible to be able to produce results that are meaningful and actionable.

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training. Collin is certifi... Show more

Maria Eduarda Furtado

Maria Eduarda Furtado

Maria Eduarda é graduanda em Engenharia de Produção Mecânica pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina e responsável pela equipe de Melhoria Contínua no Laboratório Bridge, onde atua gerenciando o sistema de gestão por OKR, desenvolvendo e fortalecendo métodos para gestão de processos e fomentando o alinhamento estratégico da organização.

Maria Eduarda é graduanda em Engenharia de Produção Mecânica pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina e responsável pela equipe de Melhoria Contínua no Laboratório Bridge, onde atua gerenciando o sistema de gestão por OKR, desenvolvendo e fortalec... Show more

Vignesh Ananthakrishnan

Vignesh Ananthakrishnan

Vignesh A is a Senior Software Engineer at Intuit, working on API Gateway and Service Mesh in the Core Platform team. He brings deep expertise in networking and service mesh, with a strong focus on solving customer problems. Vignesh has been instrumental in leading recent mesh adoption efforts, simplifying network management for developers across Intuit.

Vignesh A is a Senior Software Engineer at Intuit, working on API Gateway and Service Mesh in the Core Platform team. He brings deep expertise in networking and service mesh, with a strong focus on solving customer problems. Vignesh has been instrume... Show more

Scott Martin

Scott Martin

Scott has more than 20 years of experience in biogas conveyance, treatment, beneficial use, and regulatory compliance. He has served as lead engineer for numerous biogas beneficial use projects, from preliminary feasibility through commissioning and management of facility improvements, expansions, and environmental compliance. He has extensive environmental permitting experience (air, solid waste, beneficial use) and developing operating plans for all types of biogas generation facilities. Scott’s core engineering competencies include gas process engineering, mechanical and civil design, and overall balance of plant facility design.

Scott has more than 20 years of experience in biogas conveyance, treatment, beneficial use, and regulatory compliance. He has served as lead engineer for numerous biogas beneficial use projects, from preliminary feasibility through commissioning and ... Show more

Cremildo Manhique

Cremildo Manhique

Cloud Computing guy

Cloud Computing guy Show more

Julien Holtzer

Julien Holtzer

Co-founder & CEO

Co-founder & CEO Show more

Will Atkins

Will Atkins

Will Atkins is a graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Tank Industry Consultants as a project engineer, preparing engineering reports for the rehabilitation of water storage tanks. Will has written nearly 50 technical reports addressing the condition of water storage tanks. These reports included recommendations for safety, sanitary, and aesthetic improvements to meet applicable industry standards. Will is familiar with OSHA regulations, American Water Works Association standards, and individual state regulations concerning water storage tanks.

Will Atkins is a graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Tank Industry Consultants as a project engineer, preparing engineering reports for the rehabilitation of water storag... Show more

Edgaras Bencevičius

Edgaras Bencevičius

As a BC consultant for more than 15 years I have seen the ins and outs of various trade and manufacturing companies. There are some underlying challenges that all those companies face and in my current role as a product development manager I am transforming the solutions to these challenges into scalable products.

As a BC consultant for more than 15 years I have seen the ins and outs of various trade and manufacturing companies. There are some underlying challenges that all those companies face and in my current role as a product development manager I am trans... Show more

Julio Xicay

Julio Xicay

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 10 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he aprovechado al máximo las capacidades de Power Apps, Power Automate y Power BI para impulsar la eficiencia operativa y la toma de decisiones basadas en datos.
Algunos de mis logros destacados incluyen:
• Desarrollo de una aplicación personalizada de gestión de procesos internos utilizando Power Apps, que redujo los tiempos de respuesta en un 30%.
• Implementación de flujos de trabajo automatizados con Power Automate, lo que resultó en una optimización significativa de los procesos de negocio y una reducción del error humano.
• Creación de paneles de control dinámicos y visualmente atractivos en Power BI para proporcionar insights en tiempo real a los equipos de dirección, contribuyendo así a una toma de decisiones más informada.
Habilidades informáticas: Mi formación y experiencia profesional me han dotado de una amplia gama de habilidades informáticas, que van desde el desarrollo de software hasta el análisis de datos. Entre mis habilidades destacadas se encuentran:
• Diseño de interfaces de usuario intuitivas y centradas en el usuario.
• Experiencia en el diseño y mantenimiento de bases de datos relacionales y no relacionales.
• Conocimientos sólidos en análisis de datos y creación de informes.
Como CEO de Smart502, lidero un equipo dedicado a la entrega de soluciones tecnológicas innovadoras para nuestros clientes. Desde nuestra fundación, hemos sido pioneros en la adopción de tecnologías emergentes, incluida la Power Platform de Microsoft, para ofrecer soluciones empresariales personalizadas y eficaces. Algunos de nuestros logros notables incluyen:
• Desarrollo de aplicaciones personalizadas para empresas de diversos sectores, utilizando la Power Platform como piedra angular de nuestras soluciones.
• Colaboración con Microsoft en proyectos conjuntos para impulsar la adopción de la Power Platform en la región.

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 10 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he apr... Show more

Gideon Naude

Gideon Naude

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible. Whether discussing the latest trends in Business Central or sharing insights on maximizing the potential of Power Platform applications, he strives to captivate audiences with his passion for technology.

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push th... Show more

Nancy Orben

Nancy Orben

With over 25 years of experience, Nancy is a CPA who specializes in software consulting for wholesale distribution and manufacturing companies. Among her services are accounting and operations process reviews, software evaluation/selection, training, implementation, integration and data conversion. Nancy has worked with over 20 different accounting, inventory and manufacturing software products and loves to convert data. Nancy is certified in QuickBooks Desktop, QBO and Enterprise as well as several inventory software products. She has received these awards: Top 100 Insightful Accountant 2014-2018, 2020-2022 Top Desktop ProAdvisor 2017

With over 25 years of experience, Nancy is a CPA who specializes in software consulting for wholesale distribution and manufacturing companies. Among her services are accounting and operations process reviews, software evaluation/selection, training,... Show more

Jay Yuan

Jay Yuan

• Dr. Jay Yuan brings over three decades of invaluable experience in the packaging industry in the United States. With a diverse expertise spanning from flexible to rigid packaging, including cartons, corrugates, plastics, and metals, he has left an indelible mark on the field. Dr. Yuan holds three patents for pioneering package designs that have made a significant impact in the market, proudly associated with major brand names.
• Notably, his collaborative efforts with PepsiCo on the co-development of the 28 oz Gatorade package garnered the prestigious 2014 DuPont Packaging Award, recognizing its exemplary innovation and environmental responsibility. Dr. Yuan's academic journey includes an M.S. in Solid Mechanics from Peking University in China, followed by a doctoral degree from the University of Akron in US.
• As a registered professional engineer and a distinguished member of leading industry associations such as IoPP, ASME, SPE, and TAPPI, Dr. Yuan continues to champion the integration of cutting-edge technologies like computer simulation and finite element analysis (FEA) in package development. His commitment to advancing sustainable packaging solutions and fostering technological innovation underscores his dedication to the industry's progress and sustainability.

• Dr. Jay Yuan brings over three decades of invaluable experience in the packaging industry in the United States. With a diverse expertise spanning from flexible to rigid packaging, including cartons, corrugates, plastics, and metals, he has left an ... Show more

Kamal Sharma

Kamal Sharma

Kamal is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Addend Analytics, a Microsoft Solution partner for Data & AI. Before starting Addend Analytics in 2018, he worked in the Manufacturing industry for 25 years in senior positions. He has a deep understanding of Manufacturing and Supply Chain domains.

Kamal is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Addend Analytics, a Microsoft Solution partner for Data & AI. Before starting Addend Analytics in 2018, he worked in the Manufacturing industry for 25 years in senior positions. He has a deep understan... Show more

Leonardo Brandao

Leonardo Brandao

Engenheiro Químico formado pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), com experiência em empresas dos setores químico e petroquímico. Possui pós-graduação em Administração de Empresas pela Fundação Getulio Vargas de São Paulo (FGV-SP) - CEAG, MBA em Projetos pelo Instituto Superior de Administração e Economia da Fundação Getulio Vargas (ISAE-FGV), mestrado em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela George Washington University e certificações em Agilidade Escalada pela SAFe. Atua na área de Tecnologia há 20 anos e possui 8 anos de experiência na gestão de times ágeis, desempenhando os papéis de Product Owner e Scrum Master na ExxonMobil.

Engenheiro Químico formado pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), com experiência em empresas dos setores químico e petroquímico. Possui pós-graduação em Administração de Empresas pela Fundação Getulio Vargas de São Paulo (FGV-SP) - CEAG, ... Show more

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