Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Hiten Parmar

Hiten Parmar

Hiten stands as a lead executive, thought leader and industry expert extending over 15 years in profession. As Director of South Africa’s national electric mobility programme, he delivers to the mandate of enabling the electric mobility ecosystem across both the public and private sectors. He also serves as liaison for multiple sector related forums within South Africa, as well as internationally on advancing electric mobility.
Encompassed with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Honours in Business Administration, Hiten’s passion extends across contributing to technological advancements within the industry globally through the deployment of interventions to solve major economic, competitiveness and societal challenges.

Hiten stands as a lead executive, thought leader and industry expert extending over 15 years in profession. As Director of South Africa’s national electric mobility programme, he delivers to the mandate of enabling the electric mobility ecosystem acr... Show more

Paul Jerchel

Paul Jerchel

Paul Jerchel is a student and advisory board member at Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Technology. He has experience in reliability engineering of microelectronics, sustainability science as well as innovation and research policy design.

Paul Jerchel is a student and advisory board member at Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Technology. He has experience in reliability engineering of microelectronics, sustainability science as well as innovation and research policy design. Show more

Stuart Burchill

Stuart Burchill

Stuart Burchill is an nano science based engineer who is making energy saving based products and material.

Stuart Burchill is an nano science based engineer who is making energy saving based products and material. Show more

Stephane Gervais

Stephane Gervais

Stéphane Gervais has more than 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry as global marketing, business development, innovation, project management, and product designer.
He has worked for multi-national companies in Europe and in Asia in the consumer and industrial segments. Stéphane also has experience in emerging technologies and markets. His current position is Executive VP Strategic Innovation at LACROIX Group : Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT), new technologies, electronics, autonomous vehicle and smart city are some of his favorite’s topics.
Stéphane holds a Doctorate degree (Ph. D) in Electronics from the University of Bordeaux (France) and an MBA degree from Newcastle University (Australia). He holds patents and wrote numerous papers.

Stéphane Gervais has more than 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry as global marketing, business development, innovation, project management, and product designer. He has worked for multi-national companies in Europe and in Asia in the ... Show more

Stephane Gervais Ducouret

Stephane Gervais Ducouret

Stéphane Gervais has more than 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry as global marketing, business development, innovation, project management, and product designer.
He has worked for multi-national companies in Europe and in Asia in the consumer and industrial segments. Stéphane also has experience in emerging technologies and markets. His current position is Executive VP Strategic Innovation, Partnership and Smart Data at LACROIX Group : Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT), new technologies, electronics, autonomous vehicle and smart city are some of his favorite’s topics.
Stéphane holds a Doctorate degree (Ph. D) in Electronics from the University of Bordeaux (France) and an MBA degree from Newcastle University (Australia). He holds patents and wrote numerous papers.

Stéphane Gervais has more than 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry as global marketing, business development, innovation, project management, and product designer. He has worked for multi-national companies in Europe and in Asia in the ... Show more

Joe Combs

Joe Combs

Joe Combs has spent 25 years on the front lines of the software industry. Joe holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Computer Science from Northern Kentucky University. He has served as a tech lead, architect, business analyst and scrummaster delivering real business value for companies like Swisscom, Sprint, FedEx, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Kroger, Luxottica and Quest Diagnostics. For the last 14 years Joe has been a consultant for Systems Evolution, solving his clients most challenging problems. Joe is an active scouting volunteer and is past president of the NKU College of Informatics Alumni Council and the Dan Beard Eagle Scout Association.

Joe Combs has spent 25 years on the front lines of the software industry. Joe holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Computer Science from Northern Kentucky University. He has served as a tech lead, arc... Show more

Amir Sabirovic

Amir Sabirovic

High-tech is the red thread that runs through his career DNA as he aims to know how things work on a deep technical level and understand the strategic impact of the solutions. This ambition led Amir to a road of entrepreneurship while in college, building a firm focused on software development outsourcing for the creative industry. After his startup journey, Amir joined the oldest management consultancy in the Netherlands, helping customers in various High-Tech sectors. In this role, he covered Data, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 and 3D Printing. The technological interest in combination with a passion for business and entrepreneurship led Amir to become the founding father of an Artificial Intelligence startup as part of the management consultancy firm.

He stands at the cradle of data science and organisational science. He aims to debunk the hypes surrounding Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Blockchain, and bring them back to the current reality of the businesses. His background in data-innovation projects and management consultancy enables him to transform companies into future proof digital organisations where analytical leadership is the core component. Amir helps companies with their digital transformation journey while developing the strategy and new business models based on data and artificial intelligence.

High-tech is the red thread that runs through his career DNA as he aims to know how things work on a deep technical level and understand the strategic impact of the solutions. This ambition led Amir to a road of entrepreneurship while in college, bui... Show more

Nikita Tokarev

Nikita Tokarev

- 12 years in IT-industry;
- Agile coach, product owner, SAP HCM architect in largest russian bank;
- Product lead in NLMK: responsible for mobile apps plus digital transformation ecosystem

- 12 years in IT-industry; - Agile coach, product owner, SAP HCM architect in largest russian bank; - Product lead in NLMK: responsible for mobile apps plus digital transformation ecosystem Show more

Fernando Sousa

Fernando Sousa

I'm a Salesforce Certified Developer, with over 10 years of experience working with development and passionate by the Salesforce ecosystem. In my spare time, I write a blog about Salesforce and try my best to share all this knowledge gained over time.

I'm a Salesforce Certified Developer, with over 10 years of experience working with development and passionate by the Salesforce ecosystem. In my spare time, I write a blog about Salesforce and try my best to share all this knowledge gained over time... Show more

Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson

Angela is an award-winning, fashion designer, industry innovator, disruptor, humanitarian, and consultant to hundreds of emerging fashion brands. She is best known as the Co-Founder of AZ’s fashion incubator FABRIC and the non-profit 501-c3 AZ Apparel Foundation.

Angela’s 25 years of industry and entrepreneurial experiences from LA to AZ have fueled her mission to mentor the next generation of design entrepreneurs as well as her vision to champion a new, innovative, responsible, and sustainable fashion industry for the 21st Century in the state of Arizona.

Angela is an award-winning, fashion designer, industry innovator, disruptor, humanitarian, and consultant to hundreds of emerging fashion brands. She is best known as the Co-Founder of AZ’s fashion incubator FABRIC and the non-profit 501-c3 AZ Appare... Show more

Marcos Lora Rosa

Marcos Lora Rosa

Consultant & Full Stack Developer .NET of Microsoft solutions. Enthusiast in the process of training on Big Data & ML environments to get the most out of productivity and system automation.

Consultant & Full Stack Developer .NET of Microsoft solutions. Enthusiast in the process of training on Big Data & ML environments to get the most out of productivity and system automation. Show more

Antonio Ferreira

Antonio Ferreira

Globally recognised technology and supply chain expert, futurologist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast. Antonio is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and brutally-honest style of accurate forecasting. Evangelising innovation with 20 years advisory experience in technology consulting, disruptive supply chains, and new business models. Continuously influencing the future, working together with most Fortune 500 global companies and mentoring hundreds of startups worldwide.

Globally recognised technology and supply chain expert, futurologist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast. Antonio is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and brutally-honest style of accurate forecasting. Evangelising innovation with 20 ye... Show more

David Krajewski

David Krajewski

Dave is a Senior Solutions Architect with Snowflake where he focuses on end-to-end data analytics solutions powered by the "Data Warehouse Built for the Cloud”, SNOWFLAKE! Dave is an experienced system engineering and data executive and has been responsible for leading data management, engineering, systems operations for over two decades. Dave has led several successful data warehousing programs in the financial, media and manufacturing industries. Dave holds a master’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University.

Dave is a Senior Solutions Architect with Snowflake where he focuses on end-to-end data analytics solutions powered by the "Data Warehouse Built for the Cloud”, SNOWFLAKE! Dave is an experienced system engineering and data executive and has been resp... Show more

Taiya Thompson

Taiya Thompson

After a life-changing experience managing her son’s multiple special needs with Cannabidiol (CBD), Taiya is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others. She started CBDchicks to be a resource for education and support so people can be better informed and empowered to be their best health advocate and founded Crooked Cactus CBD to provide access to safe and high-quality products they can trust and feel good giving to their families.

Taiya feels her main job as CEO is Chief Education Officer. She speaks on stages at industry trainings, expos, and trade shows to raise awareness, increase acceptance, and promote natural healing. Previously, Taiya spent 19 years as a CFP® and RLP® working in private wealth management for two of the Top 10 firms in the world. She has always been driven to help people and to inspire them to live their lives with passion and purpose. Now she’s doing that through plant medicine and encouraging people to restore their health and well-being so they can show up and do more of what makes them happy.

After a life-changing experience managing her son’s multiple special needs with Cannabidiol (CBD), Taiya is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others. She started CBDchicks to be a resource for education and support so peop... Show more

Amy Peck

Amy Peck

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with Fortune 500 companies, digital media/production companies and tech startups on XR strategy, content, development, product and GTM.

Amy holds several Advisory Board roles:
Geo.Network, a volumetric geospatial control platform
VantagePoint, VR Sexual Harassment Training
Venture Partner, Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator
XR Marin Leadership Council
Virtual World Society Ambassador

Amy is a mentor at Draper U, Women in XR Fund, Korean Innovation Center and River Studios and is an active member of several Women in Tech & STEM Education organizations. Amy is a member of the VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Digital Healthcare Committee and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee.

Amy's true passion for this technology emerged at Leap Motion where she launched the Enterprise division working with clients across every major vertical including healthcare, entertainment, retail, hospitality, education and government.

It became clear that there was a need to help foster XR development in the commercial arena and more importantly, shepherd these critical early wins. EndeavorVR was conceived for this very purpose.

Amy continues her work with Fortune 500 clients, helping them adopt XR for both internal process and consumer-facing initiatives, including marketing, customer experience, productivity and training. She engages the top content creators, designers, developers and platform partners to bring these solutions to fruition.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across many verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale.

Her own personal mission is to see XR accessible to all - fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and changing the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with ... Show more

Arpit Shah

Arpit Shah

PMP®-certified Senior Manager – Business Central with a unique blend of manufacturing domain expertise and IT leadership. A Subject Matter Expert across Design, Production, Planning, and Quality, bringing a strong operations-first mindset to digital transformation initiatives. With over a decade of experience in IT, progressed from Functional Consultant to leading cross-functional teams and driving complex, large-scale project management engagements. Consistently delivers measurable outcomes by aligning Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions with real-world business needs.

PMP®-certified Senior Manager – Business Central with a unique blend of manufacturing domain expertise and IT leadership. A Subject Matter Expert across Design, Production, Planning, and Quality, bringing a strong operations-first mindset to digital ... 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

Ronald Henderson

Ronald Henderson

Ronald Henderson is a faith-based speaker, author, and leadership trainer who helps individuals break free from stress, distraction, and destructive patterns so they can live with clarity, purpose, and integrity. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, personal transformation, and leadership development, Ronald speaks honestly about resilience, spiritual discipline, and whole-person growth—mind, body, and spirit.

Known for his transparency and compassion, Ronald creates space for real change without shame or condemnation. His messages encourage personal responsibility, renewed faith, and practical steps toward lasting freedom. Audiences leave encouraged, challenged, and equipped to pursue healthier habits, stronger leadership, and a deeper walk with God.

Ronald Henderson is a faith-based speaker, author, and leadership trainer who helps individuals break free from stress, distraction, and destructive patterns so they can live with clarity, purpose, and integrity. Drawing from decades of ministry expe... Show more

Phani Pendurthi

Phani Pendurthi

I’m a Principal Software Engineer at Mastercard with 18 years of experience across software engineering, data analytics, distributed and large-scale systems. I’ve built and optimized software architectures globally in telecom, banking, and manufacturing, worked across multiple countries, and mentored engineers. I explore AI, HPC, and emerging technologies to create systems that are scalable, high-performance, efficient, and reliable.

I’m a Principal Software Engineer at Mastercard with 18 years of experience across software engineering, data analytics, distributed and large-scale systems. I’ve built and optimized software architectures globally in telecom, banking, and manufactur... Show more

Mickael Lapeyrade

Mickael Lapeyrade

Technologist 1997 – 2003 . Etch, PVD, ALD
Development Engineer 2003 – 2009. ASICS – DRAM – NVM
Project Manager 2010 – 2017. Deep UV LED (AlN) on Sapphire
Project Manager 2017 – 2021: ASIC Design
Project Manager. Avalanche PD (Si – MEMS)
Senior Consultant at Plasmetrex since April 2024

Technologist 1997 – 2003 . Etch, PVD, ALD Development Engineer 2003 – 2009. ASICS – DRAM – NVM Project Manager 2010 – 2017. Deep UV LED (AlN) on Sapphire Project Manager 2017 – 2021: ASIC Design Project Manager. Avalanche PD (Si – MEMS) Senior... Show more

Hazel David

Hazel David

The classic Men's Brown Leather Jacket by Hazel David will add flair to any outfit. It is made of premium leather and has a deep brown color that gives any ensemble depth and personality. In addition to providing a comfortable and manly appearance, the fit's silky inner lining and elegant details guarantee all-day comfort. Ideal for classy casual events or casual wear.

The classic Men's Brown Leather Jacket by Hazel David will add flair to any outfit. It is made of premium leather and has a deep brown color that gives any ensemble depth and personality. In addition to providing a comfortable and manly appearance, t... Show more

Carrie Wiles

Carrie Wiles

Carrie Wiles is the Director of Customer Support at Western Computer. With extensive experience in the Dynamics space and customer service, Carrie is dedicated to ensuring that every customer receives exceptional support and solutions. Leading a committed team, Carrie focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining processes to provide efficient and effective assistance. Under Carrie's leadership, the customer support team has consistently achieved high satisfaction ratings, reflecting their commitment to delivering outstanding service. Carrie is passionate about creating a positive and collaborative environment, ensuring that customers feel valued and supported at every interaction.

Carrie Wiles is the Director of Customer Support at Western Computer. With extensive experience in the Dynamics space and customer service, Carrie is dedicated to ensuring that every customer receives exceptional support and solutions. Leading a comm... Show more

Von M. Griggs

Von M. Griggs

Born and raised in St. Louis, MO; Von’s safety & health career began while serving with the United States Air Force (USAF) where she earned several awards and medals during her 20-year military career. Additionally, 6 years served with the TX State Guard, becoming the first African-American Air Force enlistee to attend the US Army Officer Candidate School and becoming a commissioned officer.

She is a retired disabled veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Attendees and participants in Von’s seminars & her training benefit from her knowledge, compassion, enthusiasm and unique ability to immediately put her audience at ease through practical, personal life experiences.

Von M. Griggs is an internationally recognized certified safety & health professional and consultant who possesses over 30 years of occupational health, safety and environmental experience in various industries. She is founder & lead consultant at Griggs Safety Consultants, LLC.

She has received the coveted Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) certificate and is an Adjunct Instructor at Texas A&M/TEEX; where she was awarded Wage Instructor of the year for 2021. She has presented for NST/Skillpath and Fred Pryor Seminars; providing training for compliance standards as well as coaching leadership & management skills for women.

Ms. Griggs has been published in USAF publications, industry related and social women magazines and is a contributor to the National Safety Council. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland an Associate of Applied Science in Safety from the Community College of the Air Force, and holds numerous industry specific certifications and is a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awad.
Von considers her greatest achievement is when she is serving others, as an ordained minister and especially as an advocate for female Veterans and domestic violence. Her non-profit; Joy Restored Outreach, LLC; has a direct-desired vision to offer unique service opportunities for unhoused female Veterans with children. She is a certified life coach and serves transitioning female Veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Forces and women facing significant life changes to “rewrite their reality”.

Born and raised in St. Louis, MO; Von’s safety & health career began while serving with the United States Air Force (USAF) where she earned several awards and medals during her 20-year military career. Additionally, 6 years served with the TX State G... Show more

William Atkins, E.I.

William Atkins, E.I.

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

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

Nadia Bendjedou

Nadia Bendjedou

Nadia is a vice president of Oracle E-Business Suite Strategy, with cross suite responsibility; go to market initiatives, and customer, partner and field enablement activities. Nadia joined Oracle back in 1991 and her main objective is to help customers understand the value that each release of the Oracle E-Business Suite brings to them.

Nadia is a three-time recipient of the Oracle Applications User Group 'Ambassador of the Year' Award (2007, 2009, 2010) and received the Oracle Applications User Group Lifetime Service Award in 2011. Nadia has also received the UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) Inspiring Speaker Award (for UKOUG 2011 Conference). More recently in 2023, Nadia received: (1) UKOUG Best Apps Speaker of the Year Awards and (2) UKOUG Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nadia is a vice president of Oracle E-Business Suite Strategy, with cross suite responsibility; go to market initiatives, and customer, partner and field enablement activities. Nadia joined Oracle back in 1991 and her main objective is to help custom... Show more

William Wilson

William Wilson

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables.
I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. I am an avid sports fan. I enjoy baseball, basketball and football. And after my family and my God, my true passion is music. I play guitar and bass guitar, sing and write music. We also love to travel.

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables. I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and... Show more

Anish Koyamparambath

Anish Koyamparambath

Anish Koyamparambath is a Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux. He is working on implementing and broadening the life cycle criticality assessment.

Anish Koyamparambath is a Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux. He is working on implementing and broadening the life cycle criticality assessment. Show more

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

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

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