Making science fiction real... Ever wonder how industrial automation works? I have the privilege of helping design and build the systems which power it! At Instrulogic, I help to build cutting-edge control systems which don’t (always) cost as much as a Deathstar. I thrive working in critical infrastructure, with water/wastewater being incredibly close to my heart. I enjoy being conservative with customer resources and liberal with my own. And I firmly believe adding value to those I work with is mutually beneficial, and I am humbled to help lead a company with the same belief.

Experienced MES developer and former controls engineer. Skilled in designing, developing, and implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) following the ISA-95 standard. Adept in analyzing complex manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime. Proven track record of successful MES projects, delivering solutions on-time and within budget.

Inductive Automation started out as a group of Systems Integrators looking for a better product. Join us as we talk with Travis about the journey from integration to product and the last 20+ years of the journey. Along the way, IA has been able to work with a number of leading integration companies and OEMs. We'll ask Travis what will be in store for the next 20 years of integration. Are you a Home Automation fan? Stay tuned for some bonus conversations as to what we can do to put technology into the hands of people sooner.

I am passionate about the concepts of Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation: studying, discussing, evaluating, developing, and planning how we can apply innovations in computing, networking, and data to the manufacturing space. I believe that Smart Manufacturing technologies can improve our everyday lives by delivering new and innovative products to market safely, efficiently, and at a lower cost than ever before. In my 12+ years in manufacturing and automation, I have hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies from PLC and SCADA-based control systems to advanced data collection historians, IoT devices, MES, and analytics in industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals to renewable energy. Now, I am proud to leverage that experience along with the latest trends and techniques in the market to bring Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 to manufacturers around the world through professional consulting, product management, and thought leadership.

Join Dave and Vlad as we talk about all things #automate2023. From the Engineer's perspective, from the business perspective, and the content. A huge thanks to Siemens, Festo, Phoenix Contact USA, and CESMII (amongst others) for helping us capture and bring all these fun conversations to you!

We're going live from Automate 2023 in Detroit Michigan to talk to Bernd Bergner from Siemens and to learn more about some of the technologies that are paving the way for integrators of the future, their approach to engineering efficiency, and how they're tackling some of the challenges of Industry 4.0, IIoT, and more.

Software Defined Automation (SDA) was founded by cloud, industrial software, and manufacturing experts to empower Automation Engineers with a PLC management and code versioning platform to become more productive and efficient in their heterogeneous PLC environments.

Nick is the CTO and Founder of FlowForge Inc, where he is leading the OpenJS Node-RED project and building a low-code development platform. Before starting FlowForge, he was at IBM for over 19 years working across a wide range of technologies. He spends his time playing with IoT technologies, having worked on projects ranging from smart meter energy monitoring to retrofitting sensors to industrial manufacturing lines with Raspberry Pis and Arduinos. With a background in pervasive messaging, he is a contributor to the Eclipse Paho project and sits on the OASIS MQTT Technical Committee and on the OpenJS Cross Project Council.

Double compétence en Informatique et Finance (+18 ans dans l’industrie, +16 ans en gestion de projet). Orienté résultats, capable de discuter avec tous profils de l'opérateur au top management. Rija shares his journey on how delivering high-impact solutions only matters if they become used on the plant floor. Through a combination of IT, Finance, and OT experience across the globe, Rija has seen many different situations. Listen to how we talk about overcoming adversity and finding ways to deliver solutions. A special thanks to Litmus for sponsoring this theme and for your continued support of the community.