Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Alcides Vieira Junior

Alcides Vieira Junior

Sou um profissional apaixonado pela busca contínua da melhoria e pela exploração de desafios em contextos multiculturais e multidisciplinares. Minha abordagem à liderança ultrapassa as equipes, visando à gestão assertiva dos fluxos de trabalho e ao equilíbrio entre demandas e capacidades para atingir a eficácia.

Com experiência generalista em desenvolvimento e manutenção de software, meu foco principal está nas necessidades dos clientes, especialmente no planejamento e na execução de projetos nacionais e internacionais. Tive a oportunidade de colaborar eficazmente com diversos países, incluindo Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Colômbia, Peru, México, França e Estados Unidos.

Atualmente, estou imerso na indústria de celulose e papel, desempenhando um papel ativo na criação de um novo ambiente digital. Aplico métodos como o Kanban e o F4P para direcionar nossa organização rumo à centralidade do cliente

Sou um profissional apaixonado pela busca contínua da melhoria e pela exploração de desafios em contextos multiculturais e multidisciplinares. Minha abordagem à liderança ultrapassa as equipes, visando à gestão assertiva dos fluxos de trabalho e ao e... Show more

Ricardo Perim Real

Ricardo Perim Real

Engenheiro Civil pela PUC-MG com a honra de destaque acadêmico do curso e Mestre em Engenharia Civil pelo CEFET-MG. Graduação sanduíche no Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa/PT e MBA em Gestão ágil de Projetos. Experiência profissional com Projetos e Processos na MRV, obras na Odebrecht e acadêmica como Professor na PUC-MG.
Atuação principal com estudos técnicos de padronização de projetos de Engenharia e melhoria contínua de processos, aplicando Lean, Kaizen, Scrum, Data Analytics e Business Inteligence. Coordenação de projetos BIM, processos e Engenharia de Produto. Definição de indicadores e acompanhamento de resultados através de Office Floor Management (OFM).

Engenheiro Civil pela PUC-MG com a honra de destaque acadêmico do curso e Mestre em Engenharia Civil pelo CEFET-MG. Graduação sanduíche no Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa/PT e MBA em Gestão ágil de Projetos. Experiência profissional com Projetos... Show more

Gary Frostick

Gary Frostick

Gary has nearly 25 years’ experience of implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (and its predecessor Navision) with a focus on warehouse, logistics and manufacturing functions. He is passionate about leveraging this platform by designing and developing apps to improve both efficiency and insights into business processes.

Gary has nearly 25 years’ experience of implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (and its predecessor Navision) with a focus on warehouse, logistics and manufacturing functions. He is passionate about leveragin... Show more

Jeffrey Porter

Jeffrey Porter

Jeffrey is passionate about serving others and leverages his 30 years of hands-on experience developing solutions and processes for inventory planning and management within the distribution and manufacturing industries. Founding member of RockySoft and was instrumental in the company’s success from its inception. He served in multiple concurrent functions (Business Development, Service, Leadership) to develop world-class supply chain software and services and functioned as CEO for 18 months, becoming one of the most respected supply chain planning software brands in North America.

Jeffrey is passionate about serving others and leverages his 30 years of hands-on experience developing solutions and processes for inventory planning and management within the distribution and manufacturing industries. Founding member of RockySoft a... Show more

Mehmet Kayir

Mehmet Kayir

Mehmet Kayir is an Ex-Microsoft Solution Architect working as Professional Advisor for Microsoft Enterprise Customers. His focus is set on Power Platform Technology Stack incl. D365 Sales, CS, FS and Marketing (Customer Insights).

Mehmet Kayir is an Ex-Microsoft Solution Architect working as Professional Advisor for Microsoft Enterprise Customers. His focus is set on Power Platform Technology Stack incl. D365 Sales, CS, FS and Marketing (Customer Insights). Show more

Paolo Ciarrocchi

Paolo Ciarrocchi

Paolo, appassionato di tecnologia e innovazione, è un esperto di trasformazione digitale in Google Cloud, dove dal 2018 supporta le aziende italiane nell'adozione delle tecnologie cloud. Con un solido background in Vodafone e Red Hat, mette a disposizione dei clienti la sua vasta esperienza nel settore tecnologico, aiutandoli a raggiungere i loro obiettivi di business.

Paolo, appassionato di tecnologia e innovazione, è un esperto di trasformazione digitale in Google Cloud, dove dal 2018 supporta le aziende italiane nell'adozione delle tecnologie cloud. Con un solido background in Vodafone e Red Hat, mette a dispos... Show more

Giorgi Keratishvili

Giorgi Keratishvili

Giorgi has been in IT field a decade, during this period he has been exposed to majority fields of Development and Operation starting from bear metal infrastructure to higher level of automatization, beside working hour Giorgi is very actively participating in community He plays role as AWS Community Leader in Tbilisi also Ambassador for CD foundation, Kubestronaut, DevOps Institute Ambassador, CNCF chapter lead also he conducts meetups to grow DevOps/SRE/Platform Engineering awareness in Georgian community.

Giorgi has been in IT field a decade, during this period he has been exposed to majority fields of Development and Operation starting from bear metal infrastructure to higher level of automatization, beside working hour Giorgi is very actively partic... Show more

Kristin Demoranville

Kristin Demoranville

Kristin Demoranville is the visionary founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry. She is also the co-founder and CEO of AnzenOT, a SaaS OT Cybersecurity Risk management solution that uses AI to quantify OT Cybersecurity risks and generate scenarios. With a quarter-century in the tech sector, Kristin is pioneering a transformative approach by intertwining cybersecurity and food protection culture. She challenges conventional tech boundaries by centering her philosophy on the pivotal role of people and processes. Her collaborations with Fortune 500 powerhouses, an academic background in Environmental Management, and research in Gorilla behavior have equipped her with a holistic perspective that allows her to make unique connections between people, processes, and technology. A recognized figure in leading publications and a coveted speaker at various events, Kristin stands as a bridge between food protection and cybersecurity. Beyond her corporate feats, she's the charismatic host of the "Bites & Bytes Podcast," fostering enlightening dialogues between the food industry and cybersecurity professionals.

Kristin Demoranville is the visionary founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry. She is also the co-founder and CEO of AnzenOT, a SaaS OT Cybersecurity Risk management solution that uses AI to quantify OT Cybers... Show more

Logan Storm

Logan Storm

As a Consultant in the Data and Artificial Intelligence Practice at WithumSmith+Brown, P.C., I lead clients through their digital and data transformation journeys. My expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from crafting compelling proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs) to implementing tailored Microsoft 365 solutions that streamline operations.

Prior to joining Withum, I honed my skills as a Consultant in the Artificial Intelligence and Automation Practice at Infosys Consulting, where I worked on high-impact projects focused on process optimization, automation, and change management.

My foundation in data analytics was solidified through my Master of Science in Business Analytics from Southern Methodist University (SMU). I'm well-versed in the full analytics tech stack, including data extraction, transformation, visualization, and analysis, with proficiency in tools such as SQL, Fabric, Tableau, Power BI, Power Automate, Alteryx, and Python.

My unique background also includes experience as a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. At Kiewit Offshore Services, I managed large teams on multi-million dollar projects, developing strong project and people management skills.

I'm a certified Microsoft Fabrics Analytics Engineer Associate and Scrum Master, combining technical expertise with agile methodologies.

As a Consultant in the Data and Artificial Intelligence Practice at WithumSmith+Brown, P.C., I lead clients through their digital and data transformation journeys. My expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from crafting compelling proposals an... Show more

Inés San Luís

Inés San Luís

I'm a computer engineer specializing in crafting the frontend of major Scandinavian streaming apps, such as Telia Play. I'm passionate about merging technical expertise with a dedication to enhancing user experience, aiming to foster collaboration between developers and designers. On top of that, I founded VOGAL, the pioneering streaming guide for Galician, driven by my commitment to preserving and promoting my local language. With a strong focus on innovation and cultural heritage, I strive to create technology that entertains, enriches, and fosters community connections.

I'm a computer engineer specializing in crafting the frontend of major Scandinavian streaming apps, such as Telia Play. I'm passionate about merging technical expertise with a dedication to enhancing user experience, aiming to foster collaboration be... Show more

Ron Fabela

Ron Fabela

Over 25 years overall cybersecurity experience, with deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operations Technology (OT) security, my background is working out in the field: onsite at the power generation, offshore oil, refineries and everything else that makes the things critical to humanity. I've had to navigate the industry's unique challenges, both culturally and technologically and developed the ability to effectively communicate both technical and business concepts to a wide breadth of audiences.

Chattanooga is my home (where we are very proud of our 1gbps fiber internet) and Solia Farm is where my family and I have horses, potbelly pigs, chickens, ducks, and goats

Over 25 years overall cybersecurity experience, with deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operations Technology (OT) security, my background is working out in the field: onsite at the power generation, offshore oil, refineries and ... Show more

Ashwini Mahendiran

Ashwini Mahendiran

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree and over three years of experience in full-stack development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels in driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions. Her expertise lies at the intersection of Data, AI, and Software Development, where she leverage cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges. Known for her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, Ms. Mahendiran thrives in dynamic environments, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals. Committed to Responsible and Ethical AI, Ms. Mahendiran is passionate about shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future in the tech industry.

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree and over three years of experience in full-stack development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels i... Show more

Daniela Arsovska

Daniela Arsovska

Daniela has been transferring functional knowledge to customers. Duties such as assessing business needs, providing instructions, organizing training sessions, testing system performance are her specialty.

Daniela is able to establish a communication and a relationship of trust with the clients.

Daniela is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Daniela has been transferring functional knowledge to customers. Duties such as assessing business needs, providing instructions, organizing training sessions, testing system performance are her specialty. Daniela is able to establish a communica... Show more

Amit Nambiar

Amit Nambiar

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming.
I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales.

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming. I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales. Show more

Arun Prakash p

Arun Prakash p

Building large scale compute platforms on cloud over last 11 years , leading cloud operations at JFrog security products . ex GE healthcare . Cloud security and observability enthusiast .

Blogs : https://arunpp.medium.com/
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/arun-pp-7942b125/

Link to a previous talk about cloud security as a keynote speaker in ISC bangalore chapter Link bellow :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxoZXE31BSc
My talk between 7.30 to 19.27

Building large scale compute platforms on cloud over last 11 years , leading cloud operations at JFrog security products . ex GE healthcare . Cloud security and observability enthusiast . Blogs : https://arunpp.medium.com/ Linkedin : https://www... Show more

Wolf Donat

Wolf Donat

Wolf Donat is a seasoned Senior Software Architect with a career spanning over a decade. His expertise lies in the realm of designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated hardware and software systems, tailored to meet customer requirements.

As Software Architect at Arc Machines Inc., Wolf has been exploring the adoption of different generative AI solutions into the company's embedded systems, with the intent of redesigning the user interface experience and enhancing efficiency.

Wolf Donat is a seasoned Senior Software Architect with a career spanning over a decade. His expertise lies in the realm of designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated hardware and software systems, tailored to meet customer requirements. ... Show more

Conor Aitken

Conor Aitken

Conor Aitken has a decade of experience working in Security Operations Centres that support a diverse range of sectors, including government, law enforcement, energy and water utilities, mining, transport, and telecommunications. He specialises in threat intelligence, detection engineering, and security operation design, with a particular focus on security for Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) networks. Conor holds the Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) and GIAC Response and Industrial Defence (GRID) certificates.

Conor Aitken has a decade of experience working in Security Operations Centres that support a diverse range of sectors, including government, law enforcement, energy and water utilities, mining, transport, and telecommunications. He specialises in th... Show more

Sheyinka Harry

Sheyinka Harry

Sheyinka Harry is an Agile Coach and the Manager of Agile Transformation at QualityWorks Consulting Group. Over the last five years, she has worked with product development teams across the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean to help streamline and optimize their software delivery process and build products that their users love. She has also worked with enterprise-level teams to define how they go about supporting their delivery teams to ensure their success. Sheyinka has significant experience in the finance and e-commerce space and is passionate about helping organizations achieve their goals through agile transformation.

Sheyinka Harry is an Agile Coach and the Manager of Agile Transformation at QualityWorks Consulting Group. Over the last five years, she has worked with product development teams across the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean to help streamline and ... Show more

Marcelo Costa

Marcelo Costa

I am been working in highly complex systems since 2002, leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of software solutions in the areas of retail, aerospace, logistics, education, health, and finance. Specializes in Digital Transformation, Solution Architectures, and On-line available content;

I am been working in highly complex systems since 2002, leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of software solutions in the areas of retail, aerospace, logistics, education, health, and finance. Specializes in Digital Transformation, Solu... Show more

Romil Shah

Romil Shah

Romil is a Sr. Applied Scientist at AWS. He is involved in helping AWS customers develop, run and scale computer vision, machine learning and foundation models both on cloud and edge. He has been involved in AI industry for over 10 years and has co-founded and successfully exited two AI-based startups.

Romil is a Sr. Applied Scientist at AWS. He is involved in helping AWS customers develop, run and scale computer vision, machine learning and foundation models both on cloud and edge. He has been involved in AI industry for over 10 years and has co-f... Show more

Michael Watson

Michael Watson

A father first and builder with a passion for polish second. I strive to connect my work with the real world and share my learnings. Whether it's IoT, the cloud, woodworking or now AI, I want to better understand how these pieces can fit together to create new experiences.

A father first and builder with a passion for polish second. I strive to connect my work with the real world and share my learnings. Whether it's IoT, the cloud, woodworking or now AI, I want to better understand how these pieces can fit together to ... Show more

Ayana Christie

Ayana Christie

When it comes to on-stage conversations, Ayana is a master at keeping the dialogue flowing while engaging the audience and staying on time. Discussing complex topics in front of diverse audiences requires a coveted personality to broker topic transitions, draw unexpected connections, and bring out the best of everyone’s contribution. This is where Ayana’s pitch writing and research interviewing experience shines on stage. Her ability to digest and summarize highly specialized information makes her a natural at grasping the audience with insightful, yet relatable questions and commentary. Ayana has moderated and produced C-suite panels with topics ranging from the impact of Artificial Intelligence to the confidence gap between genders in the workplace to how to transform services into products.

When it comes to on-stage conversations, Ayana is a master at keeping the dialogue flowing while engaging the audience and staying on time. Discussing complex topics in front of diverse audiences requires a coveted personality to broker topic tra... Show more

Srinivasan Venkatadri

Srinivasan Venkatadri

With nearly two decades of experience in data and analytics (D&A), Srinivasan Venkatadri is a passionate data architect and technology leader. He is an experienced Data Architect and Cloud Innovator, holds 6x Azure certifications, 2x AWS certifications, and is a TOGAF EA Practitioner, Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner (DV2), and Oracle Certified professional. His expertise lies in driving business value through cloud-based data and analytics solutions.He drives business value through cloud-based D&A solutions, boasting a proven track record in strategic data architecture. Srinivasan collaborates closely with senior stakeholders to lead data strategy.

With nearly two decades of experience in data and analytics (D&A), Srinivasan Venkatadri is a passionate data architect and technology leader. He is an experienced Data Architect and Cloud Innovator, holds 6x Azure certifications, 2x AWS certificati... Show more

Yehuda Levavi

Yehuda Levavi

Yehuda is a Go enthusiast who’s been happily writing backend Go applications at Tenable OT Security for the past two years. With a background in developing low-level embedded code for AI chips, he is now focusing on network cyber-security development. He lives in Pardes Hanah with his wife and two gopher-kids, and when not coding, can be found playing gypsy music on his contrabass. Passionate about tech and music, he loves blending creativity with technology to solve complex problems.

Yehuda is a Go enthusiast who’s been happily writing backend Go applications at Tenable OT Security for the past two years. With a background in developing low-level embedded code for AI chips, he is now focusing on network cyber-security development... Show more

Anders Ahl

Anders Ahl

After navigating the ever-changing cosmos of technology for over three decades, orchestrating the deployment and management of devices across diverse constellations, my celestial journey eventually led me to the heart of Microsoft. For the past 18 years, I’ve been a steadfast crew member, charting new courses as a Principal Product Manager in the Intune Engineering team.

After navigating the ever-changing cosmos of technology for over three decades, orchestrating the deployment and management of devices across diverse constellations, my celestial journey eventually led me to the heart of Microsoft. For the past 18 ye... Show more

Bertier Luyt

Bertier Luyt

As a father, maker, entrepreneur, and business angel, Bertier Luyt has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify opportunities for growth and transformation. Bertier embodies the professional, innovative, and solution-focused mindset that defines Adesio's procurement solutions.
Adesio is quickly becoming a leader in procurement solutions, enabling businesses to achieve unparalleled efficiency, improve operational effectiveness, and unlock substantial cost savings.
Bertier's forward-thinking approach and expertise in technology management and innovation have enabled Adesio to deliver a game-changing platform that utilizes standardized, auditable, and real-time monitoring to transform traditional procurement methods.
Prior to Adesio, Bertier founded leFabShop a digital manufacturing and 3D printing startup in 2011, and launched Techstars Paris in 2017.

As a father, maker, entrepreneur, and business angel, Bertier Luyt has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify opportunities for growth and transformation. Bertier embodies the professional, innovative, and solution-focused mindset that defines... Show more

Dominic Storey

Dominic Storey

Dominic Storey is an IBM Master Inventor and Automation Technical Leader working in the IBM Integration team. He is currently working on the next generation of IBM Integration products including App Connect Enterprise and Designer delivered within the Cloud Pak for Integration. In a previous life, he was Technical Lead for the IBM Integration Bus Industry Team, delivering the Healthcare, Retail and Manufacturing Packs. He also worked within the MQSeries and Message Broker Development teams in IBM Hursley when starting at IBM in 1997, working on many core parts of these products, notably the Message Broker API, Pattern Authoring and Message Broker Explorer.

Contact details: domstorey @uk.ibm.com

Dominic Storey is an IBM Master Inventor and Automation Technical Leader working in the IBM Integration team. He is currently working on the next generation of IBM Integration products including App Connect Enterprise and Designer delivered within th... Show more

Kelly McKnight

Kelly McKnight

Kelly McKnight (she/her/hers) studied pre-med and chemistry at Harvard before transitioning into brewing. She was the head brewer at a small brewpub in Boston before being asked to move back to her hometown and brew for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado. Kelly has been brewing for New Belgium for ten years where she began as a Production Brewer and quickly moved into R&D where she has been the Lead Research & Development Brewer for the past six years. She operates and manages all R&D brewing in the 10hL Pilot brewhouse. Kelly spends her time working with her team to innovate versions of future large brands that will go to scale on the production systems, collaborations with other breweries, base blends for the Wood Cellar, pure raw material research brews, and one-off specialties for the taprooms. Since her time in the R&D department Kelly and her team have won numerous medals and awards for their innovative beers including Voodoo Ranger Juice Force which is the #1 craft beer launch of all time.

When Megan Parisi had left Cambridge Brewing to be Brewmaster at Bluejacket in DC Kelly was the only female brewer in the state of Massachusetts. In 2011 she started the Pink Boots Boston Chapter to be able to connect with fellow female brewers in New England. After moving back to Colorado Kelly has taken several leadership roles in the local brewing community including Chapter Leader and Co-Leader for Fort Collins, CO. Since 2011 she has spent her time with Pink Boots organizing numerous collaboration brew days, meetups, and educational opportunities.

For nearly two decades Kelly has focused on her education as a brewer. This includes CAMRA, IBD, MBAA, Yakima Chief Hop School, numerous Innovation and sensory courses, international collaboration brews, domestic and international beer judging, and TasteTrek.

Kelly McKnight (she/her/hers) studied pre-med and chemistry at Harvard before transitioning into brewing. She was the head brewer at a small brewpub in Boston before being asked to move back to her hometown and brew for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Co... Show more

Ryohei Yoshijima

Ryohei Yoshijima

2020-2024 Microsoft Regional Director
2015-2024 Microsoft MVP for Business Application

With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 other countries for 24 years, travelling enough miles to circle the globe some 87 times. He is continually involved with several international projects. Since 2018, we have been promoting projects in the area of ERP and CRM integration, low code and Power Platform. Other activities include contributing articles to Japanese IT media and serving on the executive committee of the Global IT Community.

He has made appearances at many related events as a speaker in Japan and abroad on the strength of his project experience, expertise in R&D for Dynamics 365, and the global network he maintains with Microsoft and other Dynamics partners. Have done more than 100 Microsoft Dynamics Projects, more than 720 Pre-Sales Activities, and more than 80 Microsoft Global Event Attendees.

At Kobe University, Ryo majored in multivariate analysis. Having experienced one of the biggest earthquakes in Kobe, he had participated in volunteer IT event activities in the Tohoku disaster area with other Microsoft MVPs and IT community leaders.
Loves Rugby and American football because he used to play.

Profile: bit.ly/Dynamics365JP

2020-2024 Microsoft Regional Director 2015-2024 Microsoft MVP for Business Application With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 ot... Show more

Olivier Toffin

Olivier Toffin

Olivier is an Agile transformation leader and coach at Schneider Electric, holding a Master's Degree in Engineering from UTC, France. Throughout his career in France, Germany, Singapore, and India, he has held diverse managerial positions encompassing Industrialization, Product & Project Management (Hardware, Software, complex Systems), and Agile transformation.
He continually strives to create value through innovation in Energy management, Electrical Distribution and Industrial Automation, placing customers at the center of everything he is doing, and enabling organizations to reach their utmost potential

Olivier is an Agile transformation leader and coach at Schneider Electric, holding a Master's Degree in Engineering from UTC, France. Throughout his career in France, Germany, Singapore, and India, he has held diverse managerial positions encompassin... Show more

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