Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Danko Kočiš

Danko Kočiš

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager.
Odrastao je u obitelji strastvenih radioamatera i elektrotehničara, što je u njemu zapalilo ljubav prema tehnologiji za cijeli život. Njegovo zanimanje za svemir dovelo ga je do toga da preuzme vodstvo Astronomskog društva "Orion" u rodnom Đakovu. Kao izvrstan promotor ne samo svemirskih tema nego i tehničke kulture općenito, proglašen je nacionalnim koordinatorom Hrvatske za Svjetski tjedan svemira Ujedinjenih naroda. Tijekom proteklih pet godina organizirao je više od 500 predavanja i radionica u kojima je sudjelovalo tisuće mladih ljudi godišnje i pozicionirao Hrvatsku među prvih 5 zemalja u svijetu po sudjelovanju mladih u aktivnostima vezanim uz svemir. Za svoj rad dobio je Državnu nagradu za tehničku kulturu 2022. godine, a služi i kao član Upravnog odbora Hrvatskog astronomskog saveza.
Međunarodno priznat zbog svoje predanosti obrazovanju mladih o temama vezanim uz svemir, imenovan je glavnim tajnikom Adriatic Aerospace Association 2021., gdje predvodi nacionalne svemirske obrazovne projekte poput trenutnog projekta Cansat Rocketry.

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager. Odrastao je u obitelj... Show more

Prashant Mavani

Prashant Mavani

Prashant Mavani is a seasoned Instrumentation, Control, and Automation Engineer with over 18 years of extensive experience driving automation initiatives across the pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries. Known for his deep technical expertise and leadership in process automation, Prashant has led complex engineering, design, installation, and commissioning projects in both greenfield and brownfield environments. Throughout his career, Prashant has specialised in DeltaV DCS, DeltaV Live, PLC/SCADA systems, batch control (S88), MES integration, and industrial communication protocols. His hands-on experience spans designing advanced control modules, developing robust phase and recipe logic, commissioning field instrumentation, and integrating automation systems with enterprise platforms. His project portfolio includes major automation programs with Lonza, Genentech, Bayer, Reichhold, Biolab Arabia, and several large-scale terminal automation projects with IOCL and HPCL.
Prashant currently serves as a Project Manager at Emerson, where he leads multi-disciplinary automation projects, manages end-to-end engineering lifecycles, and ensures successful delivery within budget and timeline constraints. He is recognised for his ability to bridge technical and business needs, provide solutions to complex automation challenges, and guide teams through FAT, SAT, commissioning, and go-live stages. His achievements include contributing to four software patents (three approved), earning multiple performance and excellence awards, and developing Emerson India’s first custom terminal automation software solution (eTAS), which led to significant new business for the Ogranization. A strong communicator and strategic thinker, Prashant combines technical mastery with leadership, process Optimization, and customer-focused delivery. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from Dharmasinh Desai University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Prashant Mavani is a seasoned Instrumentation, Control, and Automation Engineer with over 18 years of extensive experience driving automation initiatives across the pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries. Known for his deep... Show more

Iqzyme Medtech Pvt. Ltd

Iqzyme Medtech Pvt. Ltd

Sinto Poulose is the Founder Director of IQZYME MEDTECH PVT. LTD. He is an MSc. Biochemist having more than 18 Years experience in the IVD field. He is an EU IVDR Implementation Specialist, who is Lead Auditor of ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. Sinto take care of Turnkey Clean Room Consultation for IVD Manufacturing units as per cGMP requirements in accordance with WHO-PQ & EU IVDR.

Sinto Poulose is the Founder Director of IQZYME MEDTECH PVT. LTD. He is an MSc. Biochemist having more than 18 Years experience in the IVD field. He is an EU IVDR Implementation Specialist, who is Lead Auditor of ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. S... Show more

Bryn Smith

Bryn Smith

Product and technology leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering industrial IoT platforms across mining, construction, and rail sectors. Proven track record defining product strategy, shaping roadmaps, and leading end-to-end delivery of hardware-enabled SaaS solutions in asset-intensive environments.

Built and scaled high-performing teams, aligning engineering, product, and commercial stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable platforms and support go-to-market execution. Led cloud platform development and large-scale system evolution, including migration of globally deployed devices and integration of new capabilities to support long-term product growth.

Earlier experience includes embedded systems and firmware development for automotive OEMs including Holden, Ford, Toyota, and BMW Motorrad at Continental Automotive, providing a strong foundation in safety-critical, high-reliability systems.

Product and technology leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering industrial IoT platforms across mining, construction, and rail sectors. Proven track record defining product strategy, shaping roadmaps, and leading end-to-end delivery of hardware-e... Show more

Lorenzo Lagna

Lorenzo Lagna

Passionate about bridging physical engineering with intelligent systems, Lorenzo Lagna is currently pursuing his Master's in Mechanical Engineering and Automation. His recent 6-month experience in Xi'an, China, sparked a deep dive into using AI for additive manufacturing. Driven by this challenge, Lorenzo is returning to China to research the "domain shift" problem in AI models for his thesis under the guidance of Prof. Xiang Li. A former basketball player turned rower and avid skier, Lorenzo brings the same dedication and drive from sports into solving complex engineering problems.

Passionate about bridging physical engineering with intelligent systems, Lorenzo Lagna is currently pursuing his Master's in Mechanical Engineering and Automation. His recent 6-month experience in Xi'an, China, sparked a deep dive into using AI for a... Show more

Rick Garner

Rick Garner

Rick is a solution director at Razor where he works with companies to refine their IT strategy and roadmap. He has been developing software for over 25 years, mostly on the Microsoft stack and worked in consultancy and in-house roles. Rick co-founded and still runs DotNetNorth - a community Meetup group in Manchester for developers and technologists interested in Microsoft technologies, and he regularly speaks at community and industry events. In recognition of his community work, Rick has held the Microsoft MVP award since 2013.

Rick is a solution director at Razor where he works with companies to refine their IT strategy and roadmap. He has been developing software for over 25 years, mostly on the Microsoft stack and worked in consultancy and in-house roles. Rick co-founded... Show more

Dennis Pelton

Dennis Pelton

Just a dude who tinkers with hardware and loves to help others learn how to do the same.

Just a dude who tinkers with hardware and loves to help others learn how to do the same. Show more

Yogesh Pugazhendhi Duraisamy Rajamani

Yogesh Pugazhendhi Duraisamy Rajamani

Yogesh Pugazhendhi Duraisamy Rajamani is a seasoned Senior Data Engineer with over 18 years of experience architecting, building, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms. With deep expertise in cloud-native engineering and modern big data ecosystems, he specializes in designing highly scalable, secure, and event-driven data solutions that accelerate digital transformation. Yogesh Pugazhendhi’s core strength lies in leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as BigQuery, Dataflow (Apache Beam), Dataproc (Spark/Hadoop), Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Dataplex, Cloud Functions, Cloud Composer, and Vertex AI to build automated, high-performance data pipelines and intelligent analytics platforms.
Yogesh Pugazhendh’s has a proven track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving complex data initiatives across Automotive manufacturing, healthcare, clinical research, and large-scale enterprise environments. He has led complex ingestion and transformation frameworks using Dataflow for streaming/batch pipelines, Dataproc for distributed processing at scale, Kafka and Pub/Sub for real-time event ingestion, BigQuery for analytic warehousing, and Cloud Run/Cloud Functions for serverless microservices and trigger-based orchestration. Abdul has driven multiple large-scale modernization initiatives, including legacy Hadoop-to-GCP migrations, real-time streaming platform development, and enterprise data lake and data warehouse implementations optimized for cost, governance, and performance.
Yogesh Pugazhendhi’s experience extends to enabling advanced analytics and machine learning workflows, collaborating with data science teams to operationalize and monitor ML models using Vertex AI Pipelines, Feature Store, and model-serving endpoints. Known for his rigorous approach to data quality, governance, lineage, and security, he has implemented robust frameworks aligned with HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 to ensure compliance across sensitive data ecosystems.
His ability to optimize BigQuery performance, tune Spark workloads on Dataproc, implement Pub/Sub and Kafka-based streaming triggers, and automate observability and CI/CD workflows contributes directly to operational efficiency and measurable business impact. Abdul holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Anna University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras. He is also PMP-certified and ITIL Foundation–certified. Fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi, he excels at bridging technical execution with enterprise-level strategy.

Yogesh Pugazhendhi Duraisamy Rajamani is a seasoned Senior Data Engineer with over 18 years of experience architecting, building, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms. With deep expertise in cloud-native engineering and modern big data ecos... Show more

Anneasa Manna

Anneasa Manna

Anneasa Manna is a product design student working at the intersection of speculative design and real world impact. Her work focuses on building systems that respond to extreme constraints, often addressing underserved communities and overlooked problems.

She has led the design and development of projects ranging from ultra low cost multifunctional footwear aimed at improving mobility and safety for marginalized users, to experimental concepts like adaptive tactical systems and Water extraction and air purification devices. Her approach blends material research, structural design, and systems thinking with a strong focus on sustainability and human need.

Anneasa’s work is driven by a belief that design is not just about making things better, but about deciding what deserves to exist in the first place.

Anneasa Manna is a product design student working at the intersection of speculative design and real world impact. Her work focuses on building systems that respond to extreme constraints, often addressing underserved communities and overlooked probl... Show more

Mitali Atkins

Mitali Atkins

Mitali is a maker and entrepreneur based in Bath, United Kingdom. Working at the intersection of product design, craft, and material science, she has studied how to apply origami folding principles to develop innovative novel packaging. She is interested in what happens when you bring craft logic to industrial problems — and what folding, as a design philosophy, can teach us about the future of how things will be made.

Mitali is a maker and entrepreneur based in Bath, United Kingdom. Working at the intersection of product design, craft, and material science, she has studied how to apply origami folding principles to develop innovative novel packaging. She is intere... Show more

Mourtaza Moïse Fazlehoussen

Mourtaza Moïse Fazlehoussen

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation.

He architects enterprise AI systems that blend automation, security, and measurable real-world impact. With a growing interest in Health in AI, Mourtaza aspires to shape solutions that improve human life, healthcare accessibility, and overall well-being.

He is a frequent speaker at global events such as aMP, Experts Live, CollabDays, and MVP Connect, where he shares insights on AI adoption, multi-agent systems, and applied intelligence.

Additionally, Mourtaza co-founded initiatives like Tech Talk Pune and the Microsoft 365 & Dynamics 365 User Group, promoting grassroots tech learning, as well as HiFi Library, an educational platform that helps children build confidence and communication skills.

His mission is simple: to make AI accessible, trustworthy, and meaningful—for people, for business, for health, and for the future.

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation. He architects enterprise AI systems ... Show more

Gaurav Pokharkar

Gaurav Pokharkar

Autonomy isn't about taking control away - it's about giving safety back.

Nine years in automotive, seven of them in ADAS - building and validating the systems that make autonomous vehicles and intelligent machines reliable in the real world. My work spans Ford, Valeo, and Woven by Toyota, where I develop test strategies, build automation pipelines, and work at the boundary of hardware and software to prove that complex systems do what they're supposed to.

Key wins: cut data analysis time by 60–70% with HPC automation, owned $1M+ engineering change programs as the primary OEM interface at Valeo, and resolved 60+ production stop-ship issues across camera and sensor feature lines. Technical toolkit: Python, ROS, MATLAB, sensor fusion, a bit of C++ and test hardware from OXTS GNSS to ABD robots.

My interest in intelligent systems doesn't stop at vehicles. I'm drawn to any domain where rigorous validation, sensor integration, and systems thinking determine whether a product is safe to deploy - including robotics, surgical systems, consumer electronics and medical devices.

IEEE Senior Member. Recent speaker at the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society on testing and validation challenges in ADAS and autonomous systems. I build Raspberry Pi projects and 3D-print practical solutions in my spare time - curiosity doesn't clock out.

Open to connecting if you're working on intelligent, safety-critical systems of any kind.

Autonomy isn't about taking control away - it's about giving safety back. Nine years in automotive, seven of them in ADAS - building and validating the systems that make autonomous vehicles and intelligent machines reliable in the real world. My w... Show more

Deepak Agarwal

Deepak Agarwal

Seasoned technologist in AI and Cloud, simplifying emerging AI trends with actionable insights and enterprise results. A frequent speaker delivering talks that connect with leaders, developers, and future innovators through real-world stories and product experience.

Seasoned technologist in AI and Cloud, simplifying emerging AI trends with actionable insights and enterprise results. A frequent speaker delivering talks that connect with leaders, developers, and future innovators through real-world stories and pro... Show more

Michael Bates

Michael Bates

Michael Bates is President and CEO of Nomad eCommerce, leading the company’s strategy and growth in B2B eCommerce. With a background spanning project management and operations leadership, he brings a deep, hands-on understanding of the challenges manufacturers and distributor/wholesalers face when selling online.

Michael Bates is President and CEO of Nomad eCommerce, leading the company’s strategy and growth in B2B eCommerce. With a background spanning project management and operations leadership, he brings a deep, hands-on understanding of the challenges man... Show more

Honggyu Kim

Honggyu Kim

Honggyu Kim is a principal software engineer at SK hynix. His interests are memory profiling and management in the Linux kernel especially focusing on CXL memory expansion solutions. He has also worked on tracing, binary analysis tools as well as performance and memory profiling tools using and developing various open source project tools.

Honggyu Kim is a principal software engineer at SK hynix. His interests are memory profiling and management in the Linux kernel especially focusing on CXL memory expansion solutions. He has also worked on tracing, binary analysis tools as well as per... Show more

Mossaab Souaissa

Mossaab Souaissa

Mossaab Souaissa est DSI dans l’industrie textile depuis plus de 11 ans, avec une expérience terrain sur les systèmes ERP, MES, infrastructure et automatisation de production.

Il développe également, via MSIA Systems, des projets de recherche indépendants autour de l’IA souveraine, dont PRISM : PRISM Key 153 part d’une idée simple : dans un contexte professionnel ou industriel, le vrai sujet n’est pas seulement de faire répondre un modèle, mais de s’assurer qu’il est légitime à répondre, dans le bon domaine, sous les bonnes contraintes, et capable de refuser proprement lorsqu’il sort de son périmètre. L’approche est aujourd’hui déployée en environnement réel, avec une logique orientée production, traçabilité et auditabilité.

Le sujet pourrait s’inscrire dans une discussion plus large sur :

la fiabilité de l’IA en environnement métier,
la souveraineté et la gouvernance des architectures IA,
le passage d’une IA de démonstration à une IA réellement exploitable,
le rôle du routage et du refus comme mécanismes de robustesse.
À noter également que PRISM Key 153 a commencé à être identifié dans l’écosystème vLLM Semantic Router, avec :

une proposition officielle documentée : https://vllm-semantic-router.com/docs/proposals/Prism-153key
une discussion GitHub associée dans la roadmap du projet : https://github.com/vllm-project/semantic-router/issues/1422
le paper de référence : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18750029

Mossaab Souaissa est DSI dans l’industrie textile depuis plus de 11 ans, avec une expérience terrain sur les systèmes ERP, MES, infrastructure et automatisation de production. Il développe également, via MSIA Systems, des projets de recherche indé... Show more

Alex Wiley

Alex Wiley

A seasoned Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central implementer who has held diverse roles over 20 years. He’s a regular presenter at industry events, authored an ERP book, and designed solutions for the food and manufacturing sectors. Currently, he’s a Senior Presales Consultant at ArcherPoint, advising customers on technology choices.

A seasoned Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central implementer who has held diverse roles over 20 years. He’s a regular presenter at industry events, authored an ERP book, and designed solutions for the food and manufacturing sectors. Currently, ... Show more

Daneyand Singley

Daneyand Singley

Daneyand "DJ" Singley is currently the Executive Director of Enterprise Architecture & Systems Sales at MAPSYS Inc, a Columbus Ohio based national IT consulting firm. MAPSYS, an employee-owned company, specializes in solutions for the modern data center with businesses in hardware (prominently featuring IBM), software, AI, services, and staffing. DJ holds a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering from Rutgers University and a master of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Vermont. Prior to MAPSYS, DJ spent a large portion of his career with IBM as a microprocessor design engineer. While at IBM, he designed processor logic for many well-known and loved products such as the Apple G5 based Macs, Nintendo Wii, Wii U, and IBM Power-based servers. With six patents and several published papers under his belt, he later moved to IBM sales and then to MAPSYS, where he leads the hardware business unit. Daneyand, known as DJ to his friends and colleagues, most enjoys solving customer problems with the best IT team on the planet: MAPSYS & IBM.

Daneyand "DJ" Singley is currently the Executive Director of Enterprise Architecture & Systems Sales at MAPSYS Inc, a Columbus Ohio based national IT consulting firm. MAPSYS, an employee-owned company, specializes in solutions for the modern data cen... Show more

Sebastian Hermeling

Sebastian Hermeling

Sebastian Hermeling is an innovation and venture leader with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of technology, strategy, and entrepreneurship. His career spans engineering, product development, corporate innovation, and venture capital, including leadership roles at Brose and Brose Ventures. Currently an Innovation Consultant at ITONICS, he supports organizations in building scalable innovation strategies and translating emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. Sebastian is passionate about bridging corporate and startup worlds and turning ideas into measurable impact through structured, AI-enhanced workflows.

Sebastian Hermeling is an innovation and venture leader with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of technology, strategy, and entrepreneurship. His career spans engineering, product development, corporate innovation, and venture capital, ... Show more

Álvaro Montero

Álvaro Montero

Co-Founder & Data Strategy Advisor at Docenteo. Over 10 years leading data transformation projects across retail, pharma, industrial and media. Lecturer at IE, MIOTI and EOI. Passionate about helping organizations build data cultures where teams become autonomous- not dependent on consultants. Degree in CS & Business (UC3M), MSc in BI & Big Data (EOI).

Co-Founder & Data Strategy Advisor at Docenteo. Over 10 years leading data transformation projects across retail, pharma, industrial and media. Lecturer at IE, MIOTI and EOI. Passionate about helping organizations build data cultures where teams beco... Show more

Christian Grail

Christian Grail

As a Staff Developer at SAP, I specialize in full-stack development with a passion for building innovative user experiences. My work spans traditional and next-gen user interfaces, including AR, VR, and handwriting-based UIs. I have hands-on expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, Swift, Java, and C#. Currently, I’m focused on integrating SAP’s UI with Joule, SAP’s AI copilot—bridging the gap between enterprise software and intelligent assistance.

As a Staff Developer at SAP, I specialize in full-stack development with a passion for building innovative user experiences. My work spans traditional and next-gen user interfaces, including AR, VR, and handwriting-based UIs. I have hands-on expertis... Show more

Richard Fabo

Richard Fabo

"Sloboda je to, na čom skutočne záleží", povedal som si a cca v roku 2005 sme prešli v našej malej spoločnosti (dnes Triton Famme s.r.o.) na slobodné operačné systémy. Postupne sme prekonávali prekážky typické pre toto rané GNU/Linuxové obdobie: od chýbajúcich ovládačov pre modemy pre mobilnú sieť, cez nefungujúci internetbanking, nedostatok dokumentácie či skúseností okolia, až po migráciu dokumentov. Nakoniec to stálo (a stále stojí) za to! Nebola to „hra s nulovým súčtom“ – strávený čas sa nám vrátil mnohonásobne – získané vedomosti, spoznanie nových ľudí, prispôsobený softvér našim požiadavkám a predstavám, prenikanie do tajov a prístupu k slobodnému softvéru.

A fascinácia slobodným a otvoreným softvérom pretrváva. Sám sa najlepšie cítim v hrejivom objatí softvérovej implementácii lisp-ového stroja s názvom GNU Emacs, považujúc ho za najvyšší stupeň digitálnej existencie.

Naša spoločnosť sa orientuje na návrhy, realizácie, prípadne rekonštrukcie technologických liniek na pozberové a potravinárske spracovanie zemiakov a zeleniny, spolu so skladovými technológiami na Slovensku i v zahraničí. Od dizajnovania celých liniek, jej súčastí, spôsobu ich riadenia. Niektoré stroje a ich ovládanie si navrhujeme sami, s inými nám pomáhajú spriatelené firmy, ďalšie kupujeme od iných výrobcov, pričom realizujeme spôsob ich technologického a technického (včítane komunikačného) prepojenia. Riadenie zverujeme otvoreným kontrolérom – dospelým, testovaným, spoľahlivým zariadeniam spĺňajúcich požiadavky nasadenia do priemyselného prostredia.

Hobby: Ak nerátame záľuby viac-menej prepojené s IT, tak občasná horská cyklistika a sledovanie motoršportu (rôzne pretekárske i menej známe, série).

"Sloboda je to, na čom skutočne záleží", povedal som si a cca v roku 2005 sme prešli v našej malej spoločnosti (dnes Triton Famme s.r.o.) na slobodné operačné systémy. Postupne sme prekonávali prekážky typické pre toto rané GNU/Linuxové obdobie: od c... Show more

Jitesh Sreedharan Nambiar Nambiar

Jitesh Sreedharan Nambiar Nambiar

Jitesh Sreedharan Nambiar is an accomplished PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Architect with over 20 years of experience leading PLM strategy, implementation, and M&A initiatives across the hi‑tech, retail, and discrete manufacturing industries. He has extensive expertise in solution architecture, data migration, release management, and team leadership, with a proven record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
In his current role as Senior Business System Analyst – PLM at Google Inc., Jitesh drives key initiatives through requirements gathering, design documentation, and comprehensive testing. He has spearheaded the development of procurement and service Bills of Materials (BOMs) for datacenter equipment, enabling improved demand forecasting, supply planning, and accelerated spares planning. He also leads strategic initiatives to onboard design partners for co-design with Google and enables early NPI planning for data center deployments.
Previously, Jitesh held senior positions at Marvell Inc., where he implemented tools and processes for PLM systems (AgilePLM and Oracle Cloud) and managed critical integrations for M&A initiatives. During his long tenure at Infosys Ltd., he worked as a PLM Principal Consultant. He delivered high-impact projects for global leaders including Apple, Intel, Cavium, Nike, Alstom, Airbus, and JCI. His accomplishments include developing material compliance frameworks, PLM product development, driving system harmonization post-acquisitions, and leading automation and performance testing initiatives.
Throughout his career, Jitesh has been recognized for his ability to manage cross-functional teams, mentor staff across geographies ( India, US & E.U.), and build robust processes that improve efficiency and scalability. He is proficient in Agile PLM, Oracle PLM Cloud, Enovia 3DX, Windchill, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA V5, SQL, C++, and shell scripting, and communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam, with basic entry-level proficiency in French.
Jitesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Bombay University, Mumbai, India, and has authored several international papers on PLM best practices and semiconductor chip Bills of Materials.

Jitesh Sreedharan Nambiar is an accomplished PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Architect with over 20 years of experience leading PLM strategy, implementation, and M&A initiatives across the hi‑tech, retail, and discrete manufacturing industries. He... Show more

Rasmi Nayak

Rasmi Nayak

Rasmi Ranjan Nayak is a seasoned Embedded Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience architecting, developing, and delivering complex embedded software solutions across automotive, industrial automation, locomotive, semiconductor, and telematics domains. With deep expertise in C, C++, and Python, Rasmi has led core development efforts, owned critical modules, and driven the end-to-end implementation of features for globally recognized companies, including ASML, Harsco Rail, Motive, Rockwell Automation, Dell, Volvo, Continental, and others.
A specialist in embedded software design, system-level testing, and performance optimization, he has made significant contributions to high-precision systems, including reticle stage DUV lithography platforms, railway maintenance automation, vehicle telematics (ELD), safety controllers, and advanced automotive control modules. Rasmi consistently delivers reliable, production-grade software by combining strong analytical skills with hands-on proficiency in tools like Visual Studio, ClearCase, CANoe and modern CI systems.
Beyond industry experience, Rasmi has a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, hardware schematics analysis, network protocols (CAN/J1939/J1708), and test automation frameworks. His passion for innovation extends into personal DIY projects involving Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and applied machine learning.
Rasmi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunication and is recognized for his leadership, mentoring ability, and commitment to quality engineering in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Rasmi Ranjan Nayak is a seasoned Embedded Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience architecting, developing, and delivering complex embedded software solutions across automotive, industrial automation, locomotive, semiconductor, and telemati... Show more

Dina Fatkulbayanova

Dina Fatkulbayanova

Helping organizations run their workloads securely in the cloud, across complex and regulated environments.

Helping organizations run their workloads securely in the cloud, across complex and regulated environments. Show more

Julie Brunias

Julie Brunias

Julie Brunias is a cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of experience securing critical infrastructure across energy, banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Her work centers on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with expertise in emerging threat models, adversarial AI, Shadow AI, AI ethics, and the governance of intelligent systems. She has contributed to initiatives spanning red team operations, cloud‑native security, and the protection of AI‑driven environments. Julie specializes in identifying new attack surfaces introduced by machine learning, including model abuse, data leakage, and unauthorized AI deployment. A frequent speaker at conferences such as GoSec, InCyber, Microrbit, and HackMiami, she shares practical insights on AI‑driven threats, synthetic media abuse, and defensive strategies for modern infrastructures. She also supports open‑source efforts and advises organizations on securing generative and agentic AI systems.

Julie Brunias is a cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of experience securing critical infrastructure across energy, banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Her work centers on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intell... Show more

Chivukula Virinchi

Chivukula Virinchi

Studying B Tech in Mechanical Eng. at IIIT Jabalpur. Building robust hardware systems backed by good software is my dream. Hoping to realize my dream using a functional programming language like Elixir.

At present, I getaway by pretending as a mechanical engineer with computer science people & as a computer engineer with mechanical engineers.
Hopefully, by the time I complete my engineering, I will be good with both disciplines!

Building realtime web applications using Phoenix LiveView is my hobby. Interested in astronomy and stars. In love with rocket propulsion.

Studying B Tech in Mechanical Eng. at IIIT Jabalpur. Building robust hardware systems backed by good software is my dream. Hoping to realize my dream using a functional programming language like Elixir. At present, I getaway by pretending as a mec... Show more

Michael Puck

Michael Puck

Michael Puck turns workplace challenges into competitive advantages by helping organizations unlock the full potential of their people. Known for uncovering insights others overlook, his innovative approach has earned him 13 HR Innovation Awards and a reputation as a catalyst for transforming HR from a cost center into a true business driver.

With three decades of global HR leadership, Michael brings a rare combination of international experience, business acumen, and deep understanding of human behavior. Today, he is the President of Next Level Human Insights, where he partners with organizations, HR teams, and leaders to unlock human potential using his proprietary D.O.G. Impact Method — a practical, trust-centered approach that drives sustainable performance, reduces firefighting, and solves problems at the root.

A graduate of the German Air Force Academy, Michael combines military discipline with academic rigor. He holds degrees in business and economics from VWA in Essen, Germany, along with the SHRM-SCP designation.

As a two-time TEDx speaker and published author, Michael has delivered hundreds of high-impact keynotes and executive workshops, consistently earning top audience ratings while equipping leaders with actionable strategies they can apply immediately.

When he isn’t helping organizations perform at the next level, Michael channels his creativity into dog photography that raises funds for animal welfare — reflecting the same authenticity, trust, and purpose that define his work.

Michael Puck turns workplace challenges into competitive advantages by helping organizations unlock the full potential of their people. Known for uncovering insights others overlook, his innovative approach has earned him 13 HR Innovation Awards and ... Show more

Vikas Sripathi

Vikas Sripathi

Vikas Sripathi is a seasoned Product Manager with over 14 years of experience specializing in data analytics, Gen AI, visualization, and product management for Fortune 1000 companies across banking, CPG, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
Currently serving as Senior Product Manager at Albertsons in Pleasanton, California, Vikas manages the Loyalty Unified Data Platform/Customer 360 platform, overseeing customer and loyalty data ingestion and analytics. He is responsible for customer journey analytics, loyalty new features, daily transaction processing and analysis, and delivering Wall Street reporting on loyalty metrics. His work enables personalization campaigns and data-driven decisions across multiple business lines including Shopper Experience, Loyalty, Marketing, Retail Operations, and Merchandising.
Prior to Albertsons, Vikas served as Data Product Manager at First Republic Bank, where he was the sole Data Product Manager reporting to the Vice President of Enterprise Data Client Insights, managing the enterprise data lake. He led data initiatives for external data sources and served as the designated subject matter expert for data efforts across the organization.
Vikas has a track record of delivering high-impact solutions throughout his career. He co-engineered a dual-pronged core migration strategy for a Fortune 1000 banking client and led the Customer360 migration from Snowflake to GCP. During his tenure at Antuit.ai (acquired by Zebra Technologies), he designed B2B personalization strategy roadmaps and built AI-driven omnichannel marketing solutions.
Throughout his career at organizations including NextPhase.ai, Brillio, Antuit.ai, and Fractal.ai, Vikas has demonstrated expertise in building products at scale, developing analytics strategies, and leading cross-functional teams. He is proficient in data science programming languages including R and Python, platforms such as Snowflake, GCP, AWS, and Hadoop, and visualization tools including PowerBI, Tableau, QlikView, and Spotfire including SQL querying for various analysis and other use cases in the cloud environments
Vikas holds an M.S. in Engineering Management from Northeastern University and a B.S. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. He is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and skilled in managing complex projects using JIRA, MS Project, and GitHub.

Vikas Sripathi is a seasoned Product Manager with over 14 years of experience specializing in data analytics, Gen AI, visualization, and product management for Fortune 1000 companies across banking, CPG, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Currently ... Show more

George Delp

George Delp

George Delp started his career as a CPA with the "big six" in the nineties, jumping on the ERP bandwagon at the turn of the century. Since then, he has been selling and implementing ERP and CRM solutions using a wide variety of products in many different industries.

For the past five years George has focused on manufacturing, specifically food, chemical and life sciences. He takes that experience and success to YAVEON Inc., the new US expansion company for YAVEON GmbH, where he is now leading efforts to recruit and enable Microsoft Dynamics 365 channel partners to sell, implement and support YAVEON's Business Central based process manufacturing solutions.

George Delp started his career as a CPA with the "big six" in the nineties, jumping on the ERP bandwagon at the turn of the century. Since then, he has been selling and implementing ERP and CRM solutions using a wide variety of products in many diffe... Show more

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