Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Kingsley Enagu

Kingsley Enagu

I’m Kingsley Enagu, the Creative Director and CEO of The LightWay, a creative-tech startup dedicated to empowering designers and developers through collaboration, innovation, and education.

For over five years, I’ve worked passionately as a Photoshop designer with growing expertise in Firefly and user experience (UX). My design journey began in 2020 with a love for visual storytelling — transforming ideas into meaningful digital experiences — and has evolved into a mission to bridge creativity with technology.

Through The LightWay, I’ve trained and mentored 100+ creatives across Nigeria, both virtually and in person, helping them build practical design skills and adapt to the rapid changes driven by AI. I’m also deeply involved in developing collaborative software that supports other designers and developers, fostering a more connected and innovative creative ecosystem.

Currently, I’m expanding my knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, exploring how these technologies can enhance creativity, automate workflows, and reshape how we think about design.

At my core, I believe that creativity and technology are not competitors but collaborators — and my mission is to help the next generation of creatives unlock their potential by merging human imagination with intelligent tools.

I’m Kingsley Enagu, the Creative Director and CEO of The LightWay, a creative-tech startup dedicated to empowering designers and developers through collaboration, innovation, and education. For over five years, I’ve worked passionately as a Photos... Show more

Udhaya chandran Shanmugam

Udhaya chandran Shanmugam

Technical leader in both traditional and open network architectures with 16+ years of experience working in various network segments like Datacenter, Enterprise, ISP and cloud networking.

Technical leader in both traditional and open network architectures with 16+ years of experience working in various network segments like Datacenter, Enterprise, ISP and cloud networking. Show more

Claudio Saurin

Claudio Saurin

Per più di 20 anni ho rivestito il ruolo di direttore tecnico in diverse aziende manifatturiere
Nella mia ultima esperienza aziendale ho guidato diversi team che hanno sviluppato in modalità agile più di 50 prodotti industriali dotati di software di automazione.
Ho diretto la transizione verso questo nuovo approccio con la costituzione di una “Mini-Fabbrica Agile” all’interno della quale operavano oltre 190 persone.
Oggi affianco le aziende nello sviluppo agile dei nuovi prodotti e nella necessaria trasformazione organizzativa

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Sono un appassionato di cinema e un vorace lettore di saggi.

Per più di 20 anni ho rivestito il ruolo di direttore tecnico in diverse aziende manifatturiere Nella mia ultima esperienza aziendale ho guidato diversi team che hanno sviluppato in modalità agile più di 50 prodotti industriali dotati di software d... Show more

Benard Ngoda

Benard Ngoda

IOS / Android Developer at Kodally
At Kodally, I am so Excited to Lead a team of Enthusiastic Mobile App developers (Flutter).
My main role is to Deliver the Pleier Mobile App, a Music streaming app that provides a diversified experience for the Estonian Market. My main roles include:
1. Creating a condusive environment for the Mobile Team to deliver the best of the best.
2. Assign and Manage tasks to team members.
3. Work with the team to write ,test and deploy code using CI/CD.
4. Document and report throught the product development cycle.

IOS / Android Developer at Kodally At Kodally, I am so Excited to Lead a team of Enthusiastic Mobile App developers (Flutter). My main role is to Deliver the Pleier Mobile App, a Music streaming app that provides a diversified experience for the Es... Show more

Simon Peter Dagbui

Simon Peter Dagbui

Mining and Minerals Engineer with a strong focus on data, modeling, and automation in heavy industry. As a EuroPython Society member and Python community contributor, I explore how open source ML and AI tools can solve real-world challenges in mining, from predictive maintenance to ESG compliance.

Mining and Minerals Engineer with a strong focus on data, modeling, and automation in heavy industry. As a EuroPython Society member and Python community contributor, I explore how open source ML and AI tools can solve real-world challenges in mining... Show more

Bruno Quemener

Bruno Quemener

CEO move2.digital plateform AI InnovFast.
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Bharath Sridhar

Bharath Sridhar

Bharath Sridhar has more than 14 years of experience in Industrial Internet of Things and Enterprise Digital Transformation. With a keen understanding of manufacturing value-chain, from shop-floor to top-floor, he works as a digital transformation catalyst enabling businesses on-board the Industry 4.0 bandwagon. He has experience across leading IoT platforms implementing solutions spanning smart connected assets, operations and services. He is a speaker at major IoT events and has 2 patents in Cloud Computing. He has also co-authored a book on "Industrial IoT for Architects and Engineers"

Bharath Sridhar has more than 14 years of experience in Industrial Internet of Things and Enterprise Digital Transformation. With a keen understanding of manufacturing value-chain, from shop-floor to top-floor, he works as a digital transformation ... Show more

Ayeotan Oluwanishola

Ayeotan Oluwanishola

I’m a Data Scientist, with cross-sector expertise, where I’ve deployed cutting edge and innovative products to scale company services and bottom line.

I’m a Data Scientist, with cross-sector expertise, where I’ve deployed cutting edge and innovative products to scale company services and bottom line. Show more

Himanshu Gosai

Himanshu Gosai

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services. Throughout my career, I have focused on increasing business process efficiency through technology and driving digital transformation.
By leveraging expertise in business processes and Dynamics systems, I have helped organizations streamline operations, optimize process workflows, and achieve greater operational efficiency.

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services.... Show more

Petter Ökvist

Petter Ökvist

Extensive experience as Tech Lead, Software Architect and Developer in different industries.

Extensive experience as Tech Lead, Software Architect and Developer in different industries. Show more

Kristin Sydtveit

Kristin Sydtveit

Kristin is a project manager and ERP consultant with extensive experience in Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle ERP Cloud. She has participated in numerous implementations both as project manager and solution architect/functional consultant. She is current working as a project manager for an organization implementing Oracle EPM Cloud.

Kristin is a project manager and ERP consultant with extensive experience in Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle ERP Cloud. She has participated in numerous implementations both as project manager and solution architect/functional consultant. She is c... Show more

Andrew Geddes

Andrew Geddes

Andrew has been working in Microsoft technology most of his career. Working his way through as a recovering developer, he brings a unique perspective to his work. Jack of all trades and master of all or none, depending on the day; service management, advisory, executive coaching, tenant remediation, project recovery, architect, and strategic partner are all skills brought to the table every day.

Andrew has been working in Microsoft technology most of his career. Working his way through as a recovering developer, he brings a unique perspective to his work. Jack of all trades and master of all or none, depending on the day; service management,... Show more

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington is a bilingual Global HR Executive with over 23 years of experience transforming people strategies across small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises. As the Founder of HR On Demand, she helps mission-driven organizations build compliant, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces. Melissa has spoken on national stages including AfroTech, Black In HR, and Latina in Leadership, where she empowers audiences to rethink HR as a driver of equity, innovation, and business growth.

Melissa Pennington is a bilingual Global HR Executive with over 23 years of experience transforming people strategies across small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises. As the Founder of HR On Demand, she helps mission-driven organizations ... Show more

Ryan Ripley

Ryan Ripley

Ryan Ripley is a highly experienced Agile coach, trainer, and practitioner dedicated to helping teams and organizations achieve peak performance through Agile practices and techniques. As a co-founder of Agile for Humans, alongside Todd Miller, Ryan delivers comprehensive training, consulting, and coaching on Scrum, Kanban, product development, and leadership. He is a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) with Scrum.org and an Accredited Trainer with ProKanban.org, focusing on practical and impactful change. A key advocate for Evidence-Based Management (EBM), Ryan emphasizes data-driven insights to measure the effectiveness of Agile practices. He has trained countless professionals across industries like technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, guiding operational leaders in creating data-driven, growth-oriented environments.

Ryan is the co-author of Fixing Your Scrum – Practice Solutions to Common Scrum Problems (Pragmatic Bookshelf) and Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management (Addison Wesley).

Ryan Ripley is a highly experienced Agile coach, trainer, and practitioner dedicated to helping teams and organizations achieve peak performance through Agile practices and techniques. As a co-founder of Agile for Humans, alongside Todd Miller, Ryan ... Show more

Ayra Macedo

Ayra Macedo

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota.
I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career.
I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and people.

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota. I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career. I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and p... Show more

Jule Falter

Jule Falter

Als Generalistin tauche ich vor allem gerne in digitale Themen ein, verbinde strategisches Denken mit Pragmatismus und sorge dafür, dass aus Ideen echte Lösungen und Projekte entstehen. Ich verstehe es, mit unterschiedlichen Stakeholdern zu kommunizieren, Perspektiven zusammenzubringen und Veränderung voranzutreiben – mit einer gewissen Leichtigkeit, Klarheit und einer Hands-on-Mentalität.

Als Generalistin tauche ich vor allem gerne in digitale Themen ein, verbinde strategisches Denken mit Pragmatismus und sorge dafür, dass aus Ideen echte Lösungen und Projekte entstehen. Ich verstehe es, mit unterschiedlichen Stakeholdern zu kommunizi... Show more

Sachin Chaudhari

Sachin Chaudhari

Sachin Chaudhari is a seasoned Senior Solution Architect with over 21 years of experience in SAP Production Planning, Quality Management, and manufacturing solutions. His expertise lies in managing SAP projects within the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, where he has consistently optimized processes, led cross-functional teams, and ensured compliance with industry standards such as GxP and non-GxP.
In his current role, Sachin leads onshore manufacturing teams, collaborates with business process owners, and drives change management initiatives. His key responsibilities include designing and blueprinting solutions, gathering business requirements, defining project scope, and documenting comprehensive business blueprints. Sachin is particularly skilled in implementing and supporting SAP S/4HANA solutions, specializing in manufacturing and quality management processes.
Sachin has successfully led large-scale projects like mergers and acquisitions (M&A), SAP implementations, and supply chain integrations. His leadership extends to data transformation, interface design, and resolving complex technical challenges. Sachin is well-versed in go-live transitions, SAP system upgrades, and change management processes, earning consistent client appreciation. He has also received prestigious accolades, including Accenture's ACE Award for outstanding performance in SAP implementations.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Sachin actively contributes to the research community. He is a member of the Editorial Review Board for several scientific research journals, a Senior Member of IEEE, and an Ambassador Member of the AI Frontier Network.
His published work includes the article, "Optimizing Automotive Manufacturing: Unlocking Supply Efficiency with SAP Production Planning (SAP PP)", featured in public media. Sachin has also authored 25+ blogs on platforms like Medium, sharing insights on emerging trends in SAP and digital manufacturing.
In recognition of his contributions, Sachin has been honored with awards such as the Client Value Creation Award, Exemplify Client-Centricity Award, and the Outperform Award for two consecutive years.

Sachin Chaudhari is a seasoned Senior Solution Architect with over 21 years of experience in SAP Production Planning, Quality Management, and manufacturing solutions. His expertise lies in managing SAP projects within the pharmaceutical and chemical ... Show more

Lucy Allison

Lucy Allison

Research Assistant, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University

Research Assistant, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University Show more

Herwig Weidle

Herwig Weidle

Dipl. Inf. (FH), M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, more than 20 years experience in the planning of industry processes and planning software

Dipl. Inf. (FH), M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, more than 20 years experience in the planning of industry processes and planning software Show more

Jeremy Buisson

Jeremy Buisson

That's me.

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Husain Shaikh

Husain Shaikh

Husain Shaikh have 3+ Years of experience in Maritime & Manufacturing Industry.
He had worked with Manufacturing sector on field to know their challenges. He had developed various solutions to help them such as Inventory Management, Dispatch Management and Service Management. His solutions had helped the industry saving a huge amount of money which they would have Invested in ERP's.

Husain Shaikh have 3+ Years of experience in Maritime & Manufacturing Industry. He had worked with Manufacturing sector on field to know their challenges. He had developed various solutions to help them such as Inventory Management, Dispatch Manage... Show more

A.W. Schultz

A.W. Schultz

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully partnered with multiple Fortune 500 companies to drive transformative change. As a corporate and international speaker, Schultz's dynamic presentations have resonated worldwide, inspiring leaders and teams alike. Over a decade, Schultz has delivered impactful messages to more than 800 factory leaders, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies and workforce morale.

Schultz's expertise is also highlighted by a highly acclaimed TEDx talk and the authorship of an Amazon best-selling book. This blend of practical experience and thought leadership has cemented Schultz's reputation as a trusted advisor and visionary in the manufacturing sector.

Dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals, A.W. Schultz continues to influence the industry with insightful, engaging, and motivational keynote addresses that make a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully p... Show more

Lara Mossler

Lara Mossler

Lara Mossler leads security platforms at Airbnb, where she drives strategic initiatives to integrate security seamlessly into the developer experience. She spearheads application security strategy, risk management frameworks, and security platform modernization efforts. Lara champions a developer-centric approach to security, focusing on meeting engineers where they are while maintaining robust security standards. Her work includes leading major transformations in how security tools and capabilities are delivered across Airbnb's global platform, with particular expertise in risk management, security product strategy, and user-centered security design.

Lara Mossler leads security platforms at Airbnb, where she drives strategic initiatives to integrate security seamlessly into the developer experience. She spearheads application security strategy, risk management frameworks, and security platform mo... Show more

Sravan Kumar Nendrambaka

Sravan Kumar Nendrambaka

Sravan Kumar Nendrambaka is a seasoned SAP S/4 HANA Cloud consultant with over 15 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in SAP technologies and implementations across Life Sciences, Healthcare, Retail, Fashion, and Manufacturing industries. Sravan’s expertise encompasses a wide array of SAP solutions, including S/4 HANA, Business Technology Platform (BTP), ABAP HANA, SAP Cloud Platform Integration (SCPI), Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR), and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
In his career, Sravan has served in pivotal roles such as SAP Architect, Senior SAP Consultant, and Lead Engineer, contributing to complex end-to-end SAP implementations, data migrations, cloud upgrades, and disaster recovery solutions. He has successfully designed and implemented high-availability systems, optimized business processes, and integrated SAP Cloud solutions with on-premise systems. His work has led to enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, and improved security compliance for his clients.
Sravan is recognized for his ability to deliver high-quality SAP solutions tailored to industry-specific needs. He has been instrumental in driving digital transformation projects, including the secure hosting of critical business applications on cloud platforms, integration of SAP backend systems, and implementation of innovative solutions in areas like AI-powered analytics and SAP Cloud integration.
Sravan’s accolades include multiple technical excellence awards from IBM and TCS for his contributions to delivery excellence and client confidence. He holds several professional certifications, such as SAP Certified Application Associate and ABAP Development Specialist. Sravan is also a published author, contributing scholarly articles on advancements in SAP technologies and digital transformation in Life Sciences and Healthcare.
As a thought leader and SAP expert, Sravan continues to empower organizations by aligning technological solutions with business objectives, ensuring seamless execution of transformative projects that drive measurable outcomes.

Sravan Kumar Nendrambaka is a seasoned SAP S/4 HANA Cloud consultant with over 15 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in SAP technologies and implementations across Life Sciences, Healthcare, Retail, Fashion, and Manufacturing... Show more

Jonathan Blaue

Jonathan Blaue

Jonathan has been designing secure Microsoft 365 cloud environments for the past 10 years. He provides organizations with advisory, planning, and strategic roadmaps to help them move to or maximize their cloud environments. His primary focus is Security, Compliance, Identity, Management, and Privacy.

Jonathan has been designing secure Microsoft 365 cloud environments for the past 10 years. He provides organizations with advisory, planning, and strategic roadmaps to help them move to or maximize their cloud environments. His primary focus is Secur... Show more

Joeffrey Costa Imprimeur de jeu

Joeffrey Costa Imprimeur de jeu

Directeur commercial en imprimerie et PLV
PDG de la société Essentials, spécialisée dans l'impression et la fabrication de jeux de plateaux, boites, cartes

Directeur commercial en imprimerie et PLV PDG de la société Essentials, spécialisée dans l'impression et la fabrication de jeux de plateaux, boites, cartes Show more

Hitesh Parihar

Hitesh Parihar

A passionate, innovative, and result-oriented Embedded Systems Engineer with expertise in UAVs, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping. Born in Pali, Rajasthan, raised and schooled in Pune, and graduated from Jaipur, I currently work as an embedded systems engineer in Surat.

Known for thinking outside the box and challenging conventional approaches, I have won numerous awards and been featured in newspapers for achievements in startup funding, drone competitions, and conducting around a dozen of workshops in rural schools across Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Won Best Final Year Project of the college and many more. Finalist at flagship Smart India Hackathon 2023.

Being multilingual, a quick learner, and an avid traveler, I excel at adapting to diverse environments, connecting with people from various backgrounds, and continuously acquiring new skills to fuel my innovation.

A passionate, innovative, and result-oriented Embedded Systems Engineer with expertise in UAVs, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping. Born in Pali, Rajasthan, raised and schooled in Pune, and graduated from Jaipur, I currently work as an embedded syste... Show more

Pierre Mortemousque

Pierre Mortemousque

Pierre Mortemousque has amassed a wealth of expertise in the footwear industry, focusing primarily on sales, product development, and sourcing. His career, now over 25 years, began in Tonneins, France. He sought further education and ventured to the United States, earning a Business Administration degree from Elon University. His initial professional endeavors involved international sales with a French enterprise, ultimately leading to his establishment of Pierre Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 2009. His firm is acclaimed for crafting affordable, high-quality footwear for large American retailers.

Born in the small French town of Tonneins, he relocated to the United States at 18 as a foreign exchange student. During his year at Parott Academy in North Carolina, he immersed himself in the local culture, significantly enhancing his proficiency in English. This exposure to diverse perspectives was pivotal in shaping his global business outlook.

Pierre pursued his higher education at Elon University, playing collegiate soccer while pursuing his degree in Business Administration, which included a minor in Economics. His graduation in 1989 marked the beginning of a significant professional journey that would span continents.

After graduation, he returned to France and embarked on his career at Sofrace, managing sales in the Middle East. From 1989 to 1992, his role involved extensive travel across the Emirates, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, during which he developed a profound understanding of international markets and established a robust professional network.

After marrying in 1992, he made Lynchburg, Virginia, his home. He then transitioned into education, teaching French and Spanish at Virginia Episcopal School and coaching the soccer team. This period until 1996 allowed him to influence young minds through his passion for languages and sports, fostering a deep connection with the local community.

His career trajectory shifted significantly when he joined Consolidated Shoe Company in Lynchburg in 1996. He progressed through various roles over the next 13 years, ultimately becoming Vice President of Tradewinds Europe. He managed and expanded the company and branded retail channels in this capacity.

The entrepreneurial call led him to establish Pierre Inc. in 2009, a company dedicated to designing and manufacturing footwear that meets the demands of large U.S. retail chains. His business specializes in affordable footwear for women and children, with production facilities in China ensuring efficient operations and timely delivery amidst challenges like rising labor costs and tariffs.

His expertise in Mortemousque'sy areas defines Pierre Mortemousque's professional life:

- Sales: He has mastered the art of negotiation and relationship-building, allowing him to maintain fruitful partnerships with key players in the retail industry.

Product Development: His innovative design strategies ensure that Pierre Inc.'s offerings remain at the forefront of market trends and consumer preferences.

- Sourcing: His adept management of international supply chains, particularly in China, underpins the company's company for quality and efficiency.

- Retail: His extensive experience has enabled him to successfully adapt to the rapidly changing landscapes of off-price and branded retail channels.

Pierre's life is primarily rooted in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he resides with his wife, Kelly, and their three children: Paul, Emma, and Luc. His interests extend beyond the business world to tennis and boating, where he is equally recognized for his competitive spirit and sportsmanship.
Pierre Mortemousque's blend Of business acumen and local community engagement has propelled his professional career and made significant contributions to Lynchburg, Virginia's cultural and economic fabric.

Pierre Mortemousque has amassed a wealth of expertise in the footwear industry, focusing primarily on sales, product development, and sourcing. His career, now over 25 years, began in Tonneins, France. He sought further education and ventured to the ... Show more

Pierre Gal

Pierre Gal

Pierre GAL has been supporting equipment manufacturers with Witekio for 19 years, starting as an embedded software developer and then as Witekio Solution Director, in order to define the best technical solution for their innovative product. He is now leading the Witekio product brand named The Embedded Kit, which aims at giving OEMs all the tools and knowledge they need to build, connect, test, and secure their embedded systems without vendor lock-in.

Pierre GAL has been supporting equipment manufacturers with Witekio for 19 years, starting as an embedded software developer and then as Witekio Solution Director, in order to define the best technical solution for their innovative product. He is now... Show more

Rich Kopcho

Rich Kopcho

Rich Kopcho is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Product Manager of Enterprise Storage at Hewlett Packard. In this role, he managed enterprise-class data storage solutions. This deep immersion in storage technologies as a product leader gave him an unparalleled understanding of the intricate needs surrounding decentralised data management, especially in sophisticated AI workflows.

After running his own consulting firm for a decade, where he advised prominent Fortune 100 companies such as Honeywell Aerospace, British Aerospace, Jabil, Celestica International, and Scientific Atlanta, among others, Rich was an early adopter of blockchain technology, acquiring his first cryptocurrency in 2013.

An accomplished founder and mentor, Rich has driven innovation across over 20 startups. He operated a Web3 venture studio, advises Techstars web3 and FinTech startups, and leverages his multi-disciplinary expertise in business development, product management, and marketing to support the Web3 ecosystem.

As the Founder of Paisley (AI micro-payments), CMO of Convex (Lattice Tech), and Founder of COVIA AI (decentralised vector DB protocol), Rich is building extremely low-latency AI infrastructure for secure, scalable data management, and AI workflows.

Rich Kopcho is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Product Manager of Enterprise Storage at Hewlett Packard. In this role, he managed enterprise-class data storage solutions. This deep immersion in ... Show more

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