Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard

D365 F&O Developer and technical lead with an interest in Power Platform and baking

Jonas has worked with Dynamics AX Development for more than 11 years in the partner channel and had a short stint as a technical specialist at Microsoft.

Jonas is passionate about teaching others about D365 F&O and Power Platform and trying out new technologies as soon as they are available.

D365 F&O Developer and technical lead with an interest in Power Platform and baking Jonas has worked with Dynamics AX Development for more than 11 years in the partner channel and had a short stint as a technical specialist at Microsoft. Jonas ... Show more

Lydia Lewin

Lydia Lewin

I bring an extensive background of project design, management and deployment, process and procedure formulation, staff training and development and team leadership.
I am skilled at turning ideas into actions and strategies and tactics for project teams and clients. My peers often describe me as passionate, innovative and knowledgeable.. It’s my sincere belief that these attributes come naturally when you are part of a great team with a common mission.

I bring an extensive background of project design, management and deployment, process and procedure formulation, staff training and development and team leadership. I am skilled at turning ideas into actions and strategies and tactics for project te... Show more

Mitul Rana

Mitul Rana

Mitul is a Microsoft Certified Trainer & Architect in Cloud operation at Trelleborg Group. He has around ten years of experience with Microsoft infrastructure solutions and have expertise in interest areas like Azure, Office365, Power Platform, SharePoint, Cloud Security and other related MS technologies. He previously contributed as SharePoint Saturday conference speaker in India at several places. He is more interested in exploring now in several cloud solution and related security areas with a passion to deliver more to the business from MS products suites.

Mitul is a Microsoft Certified Trainer & Architect in Cloud operation at Trelleborg Group. He has around ten years of experience with Microsoft infrastructure solutions and have expertise in interest areas like Azure, Office365, Power Platform, Share... Show more

Nikola Kovačević

Nikola Kovačević

Hello. I’m Nikola and I'm an experienced software architect. I’m motivated by big problems, and if you’ve got some, I can help solve them.

I consider myself a problem solver, and an active thinker. Most of my time I am defining, designing, and implementing highly secure, highly available applications in cloud environments. I have been organizing the build process, getting user and customer feedback, and connecting the pieces into magnificent software solutions.

I love working with people to do things bigger than I could accomplish alone. Currently, I am working within the Sanofi Technology, Expertise and Innovation as Web Application Platform Manager.

Earlier, I worked as a Managing Officer | Principal Software Architect in Movilitas. I trained and led an amazing team of developers. Together we built a successful SaaS solution for the supply chain domain Movilitas.Cloud.

If you are interested in learning more about me check out my website:

https://kovacevic.dev

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolakovacevic/

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Hello. I’m Nikola and I'm an experienced software architect. I’m motivated by big problems, and if you’ve got some, I can help solve them. I consider myself a problem solver, and an active thinker. Most of my time I am defining, designing, and imp... Show more

Daniel Esser

Daniel Esser

As a solution architect with a specialization in Microsoft technologies and a passion for innovation & progress, I support my clients in their digital business development.

As a solution architect with a specialization in Microsoft technologies and a passion for innovation & progress, I support my clients in their digital business development. Show more

Gregor Dzierzon

Gregor Dzierzon

Gregor has been developing and teaching software engineering since 2000 and has a passion for writing code which is easy to read and to maintain.

He consults as a software engineer and architect and presents on technical topics that address all aspects of full stack development.

Gregor is an active Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and loves learning as much as he does teaching. His current certifications include MCSD: App Builder, MCSA: Web Applications, and AWS Developer Associate.

When he is not programming, Gregor loves spending time with his family, coaching his kids, working with wood or improving his home.

Gregor has been developing and teaching software engineering since 2000 and has a passion for writing code which is easy to read and to maintain. He consults as a software engineer and architect and presents on technical topics that address all a... Show more

Sharanesh R

Sharanesh R

Sharanesh R has over 2 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and is currently working as an Engineer at Tenstorrent. In his current role, he is responsible for RTL Design and Verification of High-Performance RISC-V cores. Prior to joining Tenstorrent, Sharanesh interned at APT portfolio, working on various tasks including High Level Synthesis and UVM verification testbenches. He holds a B.Tech. (Hons) with Computing (Minor) in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras, India.

Sharanesh R has over 2 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and is currently working as an Engineer at Tenstorrent. In his current role, he is responsible for RTL Design and Verification of High-Performance RISC-V cores. Prior to joining... Show more

Chris Gallivan

Chris Gallivan

Chris is a Principal Flow Advisor at Planview Tasktop. Chris advises large, Fortune 500 organizations on making work visible, and improving the flow of value to customers. Prior to joining Tasktop, Chris had two decades of experience improving flow in the automotive industry at Chrysler. His experience ranges from DevOps Dojos to Platform Engineering, from traditional software to embedded systems. Chris has previously spoken at DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018, IIBA BAcon 2022, DevOps Midwest 2023 and numerous other local events in the Midwest.

Chris is a Principal Flow Advisor at Planview Tasktop. Chris advises large, Fortune 500 organizations on making work visible, and improving the flow of value to customers. Prior to joining Tasktop, Chris had two decades of experience improving flow i... Show more

Steven Chinsky

Steven Chinsky

Past experience
- Over 230+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods
- Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Audit Manager, Controller, and Director Operations)
- Extensive knowledge and implementation over 30 NAV/BC ISV APPs
Awards
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
- NAVUG/BC All-Star
- 4-time NAVUG/BC Granite Award recipient
- DUG Guardian Award recipient
Professional
- IMA/CMA – Member 1988
- AICPA – Member 1985
- APICS – Member 2004
- DCI Summit – Programming Committee (2012 – Present, Chair (2016-2018), Board of Advisor (2013-2015 and 2021-Present)
- Dynamics User Group (DUG) – NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamicscon LIVE Content Committee
- Directions NA – Content Committee (2018-Present)
Certifications
- MCP – MB-800
- Dynamics Credentialed Professional
- Microsoft Certified Professional

Past experience - Over 230+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods - Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of p... Show more

Ivan Dario Suarez

Ivan Dario Suarez

I am a Mechatronics Engineer with a Master's Degree in Project Management and certified in MOS Excel Expert. I have knowledge in the development of programming solutions for the optimization of processes, management of modeling and design software tools such as CAD and CAM, as well as data analysis through platforms such as Excel, Power BI, as well as the development of applications in VBA and JavaScript.

I have experience in the design, execution and measurement of projects in the hydrocarbons, power generation and cement sectors, aimed at increasing the rates of profitability, productivity and business sustainability, for national and international companies. Additionally, experience in budget administration, preparation of reports and dashboard for monitoring and execution of projects, compliance with KPI's and coordination of interdisciplinary teams.

I have skills in creating applications and software, planning, decision making, achievement orientation and information and data analysis.

I am a Mechatronics Engineer with a Master's Degree in Project Management and certified in MOS Excel Expert. I have knowledge in the development of programming solutions for the optimization of processes, management of modeling and design software to... Show more

Andrew Stets

Andrew Stets

~ 4+ years architecting & developing scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Passionate about science communication, published author of technical articles.

~ Full-stack expertise crafting robust systems across backend & frontend. Science enthusiast, dedicated to bridging the gap between technical knowledge & public understanding.

~ Leveraging a unique blend of software architecture & science communication skills to build reliable solutions and share technical insights for broader impact.

~ 4+ years architecting & developing scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Passionate about science communication, published author of technical articles. ~ Full-stack expertise crafting robust systems across backend & frontend. Science ent... Show more

Michal Štefaňák

Michal Štefaňák

Originally from Slovakia. He learned first programming language at age 12 and he works with technologies for over 20 years. Experienced in multiple programming languages and in different IT areas like software development, web development, game development and XR. PHP Bolt driver author and winner of Graphie Award 2021 MVP Ecosystem. He has also multiple experiences from other areas related to IT like manufacturing machines, robots, CNC machines and automatization.

Originally from Slovakia. He learned first programming language at age 12 and he works with technologies for over 20 years. Experienced in multiple programming languages and in different IT areas like software development, web development, game devel... Show more

Willonius Hatcher

Willonius Hatcher

Willonius Hatcher's journey began with a burning passion for creativity and technology, sparking an insatiable curiosity that would lead him into uncharted territories. Driven by innovation, he quickly became an award-winning Digital Strategist, AI expert, and Comedian, a modern renaissance man unafraid to break boundaries.

On Clubhouse, he took a daring leap, creating the first live serialized audio drama, the critically acclaimed soap opera, 'The Young and The Thirsty.' This bold endeavor was more than a creative feat; it marked a groundbreaking frontier in interactive entertainment.

Hatcher's technological prowess and artistic flair have reached beyond the expected. He's guided world-renowned brands like Samsung and Google to transformative marketing success, and his vibrant community on Clubhouse, the largest comedy community on the platform with over 250,000 members, stands as a testament to his ability to engage, entertain, and inspire.

His innovations have not only been celebrated on esteemed platforms like CNN and MTV but have also earned him speaker roles at Art Basel, Tedx, EthDenver, SXSW, and MIT Reality Hack. As the visionary founder of Blerd Factory, Hatcher's disruptive approach continues to reshape conventional strategies, reflecting his commitment to creative excellence and diverse voices.

But what truly sets Hatcher apart is not just his professional acumen. He's a man guided by the stars, finding joy in stargazing and constant learning. Whether performing stand-up comedy in the Metaverse using virtual reality or watching YouTube videos at double speed to fuel his relentless curiosity, Hatcher's life is a blend of creativity, technology, and joyous exploration.

A Fellow of prestigious programs and a beacon for diverse voices, Hatcher's story is one of continual growth, laughter, and unparalleled achievement. His tale paints the portrait of a man ever ready to explore, learn, and create, driven by a deep-seated mission to inspire others through his unique blend of humor and innovation.

Willonius Hatcher's journey began with a burning passion for creativity and technology, sparking an insatiable curiosity that would lead him into uncharted territories. Driven by innovation, he quickly became an award-winning Digital Strategist, AI e... Show more

Nikolaos Anesiadis

Nikolaos Anesiadis

Dr. Nik Anesiadis holds a PhD in engineering and is a seasoned data scientist at RBC. With extensive experience in leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, Nik has a deep expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Additionally, Nik is a dedicated lecturer of data science at the University of Toronto where he inspires and educates the next generation of data professionals. His dual role in industry and academia allows him to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, contributing to both fields with innovative insights and practical solutions.

Dr. Nik Anesiadis holds a PhD in engineering and is a seasoned data scientist at RBC. With extensive experience in leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, Nik has a deep expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. A... 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

Alain Schneiter

Alain Schneiter

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

Rebecca Solano

Rebecca Solano

Rebecca is a human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a bliever in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5 years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a bliever in integrating change strategies to develop organi... Show more

Toni Baron

Toni Baron

With a decade immersed in data analytics, I've learned a thing or two about making data work for businesses.
I'm all about fostering a culture where everyone gets the value of data. But here's the kicker—I'm a stickler for good data. I firmly believe that improving data quality leads to better insights and analytics. It's like building a house on a solid foundation.

From my years of hands-on experience, it's become crystal clear: businesses can't afford to overlook the importance of data governance and change control. It's not just a checkbox exercise; it's about ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance at every step, from data acquisition to reporting and analytics development.

With a decade immersed in data analytics, I've learned a thing or two about making data work for businesses. I'm all about fostering a culture where everyone gets the value of data. But here's the kicker—I'm a stickler for good data. I firmly believ... Show more

Afina Ahly

Afina Ahly

Afina Ahly is the brand manager of an interior design company in Dubai, UAE. She is engaged with the leading company Space Embraced Interior Decoration. Her responsibilities as a marketing manager may include creating and implementing marketing strategies to promote the company's services and products, conducting market research, developing advertising and promotional materials, managing social media and other digital marketing campaigns, and analyzing customer feedback to improve the company's offerings. In her role, she creates campaigns to showcase the company's design aesthetic, attract clients, and increase revenue.

Afina Ahly is the brand manager of an interior design company in Dubai, UAE. She is engaged with the leading company Space Embraced Interior Decoration. Her responsibilities as a marketing manager may include creating and implementing marketing strat... 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

Oyefusi Samuel Oluwakorede P.E

Oyefusi Samuel Oluwakorede P.E

Samuel Oluwakorede Oyefusi is a Mechanical Engineering student at Pan Atlantic University, Ex-president of the Living Green Club, the co-Founder of Ridebuddy and Global Ambassador of Thierworld.

He has a passion for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a keen focus on Energy Transition, Robotics innovation, and advocacy for quality education. He excels in research, analysis, and strategic planning, leveraging his expertise in innovation and sustainable development to drive positive change in Africa

As an UNLEASH community leader, he mentors the youths close to him with the aim to inspire a new generation of innovators dedicated to creating a brighter future for the continent.

He is currently engaged in a groundbreaking project involving a smart irrigation system for farming and an Agrobot equipped with computer vision and AI for precise farm navigation, crop yield estimation, weed detection, and removal.

Samuel Oluwakorede Oyefusi is a Mechanical Engineering student at Pan Atlantic University, Ex-president of the Living Green Club, the co-Founder of Ridebuddy and Global Ambassador of Thierworld. He has a passion for the Sustainable Development Go... Show more

Fortune Adekogbe

Fortune Adekogbe

Fortune is a Python developer with a knack for building intelligent systems. He is also a technical writer and process engineer focusing on sustainable energy.

Fortune is a Python developer with a knack for building intelligent systems. He is also a technical writer and process engineer focusing on sustainable energy. Show more

Sanjay Ashok

Sanjay Ashok

Sanjay is a senior consultant at AWS. He specializes in building large scale AI/Ml solutions for enterprises on AWS cloud. He has enabled many Fortune 500 organizations innovate on latest trends and technologies to maximize their business outcome.

Sanjay is a senior consultant at AWS. He specializes in building large scale AI/Ml solutions for enterprises on AWS cloud. He has enabled many Fortune 500 organizations innovate on latest trends and technologies to maximize their business outcome. Show more

Fredrik Gulich

Fredrik Gulich

Business Central Application Specialist

Business Central Application Specialist Show more

Lillian Ash Baker

Lillian Ash Baker

Lillian Ash Baker (aka Zap!) is a Lead Product Security Engineer with The Boeing Company and Wisk Aero, securing the next generation of civil aviation aircraft. She is responsible for driving cybersecurity requirements across the entire aircraft ecosystem and certifying to DO-356/326. Prior to their time in Product Security, Lily was at Collins Aerospace for 15 years, responsible for the development, test, manufacturing, and integration of civil avionics equipment with a focus on Navigation and Inertial Systems. They have dealt with civil avionics certification to ARP-4754A, DO-160, DO-178, D…Ok, you get the idea. From particle accelerators to inertial flight testing, Lily has plenty Certified Scars and the stories they tell. When not designing aircraft systems, she volunteers as the CFP Organizer at the Aerospace Village.

Lillian Ash Baker (aka Zap!) is a Lead Product Security Engineer with The Boeing Company and Wisk Aero, securing the next generation of civil aviation aircraft. She is responsible for driving cybersecurity requirements across the entire aircraft ecos... Show more

Xingyou Chen

Xingyou Chen

Linux kernel developer, and embedded system maker as hobbyist.

Linux kernel developer, and embedded system maker as hobbyist. Show more

Ramkumar Venkatesan

Ramkumar Venkatesan

I am Ramkumar Venkatesan the Founder and CEO of an AI startup, leading the charge in revolutionizing enterprise operations through spoke generative AI solutions. With extensive experience spanning diverse sectors, including healthcare and insurance, has successfully implemented cutting-edge AI technologies to optimize various business functions. Notable achievements include integrating QR code technology with Clover POS for widespread adoption and drastically reducing life insurance application processing times. My expertise as a Certified Google Cloud Architect has also significantly contributed to non-profit organizations' scalability and efficiency. With a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering tangible results, I am a sought-after speaker and industry expert in the field of AI and technology.

I am Ramkumar Venkatesan the Founder and CEO of an AI startup, leading the charge in revolutionizing enterprise operations through spoke generative AI solutions. With extensive experience spanning diverse sectors, including healthcare and insurance, ... Show more

Vivian Santisteban Montalvan

Vivian Santisteban Montalvan

Analista de datos, cuya especialización en inteligencia de negocios y análisis de datos la distingue en el campo. Su profundo conocimiento en visualización de datos y su habilidad para utilizar herramientas avanzadas como Excel, SQL, Power BI, y Analysis Services, le permiten no solo interpretar grandes conjuntos de datos, sino también transformarlos en estrategias de negocio efectivas. Su experiencia en el uso de Analysis Services amplía su capacidad para diseñar soluciones de análisis de datos complejas, optimizando así la toma de decisiones y el rendimiento empresarial.

Analista de datos, cuya especialización en inteligencia de negocios y análisis de datos la distingue en el campo. Su profundo conocimiento en visualización de datos y su habilidad para utilizar herramientas avanzadas como Excel, SQL, Power BI, y Anal... Show more

Aziz Moujib

Aziz Moujib

Aziz Moujib (Professional Coach Certified - PCC/ICF) est un Lean Agile coach sénior, formateur et conférencier.
Son expertise en matière de leadership agile, business agility, lean management, cohésion d'équipe et développement personnel s'est construite au cours d'une carrière de 28 ans dans des rôles de Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt et de Lean Agile Coach, y compris des postes de consultant en stratégie et de formateur, sur différents continents.
Aziz a accompagné avec succès de grandes multinationales, entre autres BNP Paribas, Renault, Michelin, Schneider Electric, Schindler et Sanofi lors de leur transformation agile à l'échelle.
En coaching individuel, il aide les individus à devenir la meilleure version d'eux-mêmes et à cultiver un Growth Mindset. Aziz utilise des outils de développement personnel tels que la PNL, l'intelligence émotionnelle et les neurosciences.

Aziz Moujib (Professional Coach Certified - PCC/ICF) est un Lean Agile coach sénior, formateur et conférencier. Son expertise en matière de leadership agile, business agility, lean management, cohésion d'équipe et développement personnel s'est cons... Show more

Torsten Harnack

Torsten Harnack

Experienced in automotive sales and batch manufacturing consultancy, Torsten now drive business development and industry-focused consultancy at Cosmo Consult.

Experienced in automotive sales and batch manufacturing consultancy, Torsten now drive business development and industry-focused consultancy at Cosmo Consult. Show more

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