In this episode I speak with Alex Vidras, Executive Director and Co-Founder at Vimachem. Before founding Vimachem, Alex spent 10 years in the Data Science space working for Accenture and other data science firms in the USA. He is passionate about data and data-driven decision-making and is excited about the potential of AI in transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing. Alex is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University where he teaches graduate-level classes in Data Science and Change...

In this episode I speak with Bill Bither CEO and Co-Founder at MachineMetrics. After a career in aerospace manufacturing, Bill cofounded MachineMetrics to bring visibility and predictability to the factory floor. Today, hundreds of manufacturers have connected thousands of machines - powering better, faster decision-making for production and operations teams. About MachineMetrics: Northampton, MA, MachineMetrics is a production intelligence platform that captures and transforms...

In this episode I speak with Søren Schønnemann, CEO of Factbird. Søren Schønnemann is a dynamic and forward-thinking CEO spearheading Factbird's mission to revolutionise the future of intelligent manufacturing. Søren brings over 15 years working in tech to the table and is responsible for taking Factbird from scale-up to global leader in manufacturing intelligence and optimisation   As CEO of Factbird, Søren's vision and leadership continue to propel the company forward, redefining the...

In this episode I speak with Ryan Kuhlenbeck, CEO and Co-Founder of Pico MES. Ryan's career spans a wide range of automotive manufacturing at General Motors, Tesla, and Alta Motors. He has experienced firsthand the real-world issues that the digital divide creates and decided to do something about it! About Pico Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have never been human-centric. Poor data management, broken traceability, and not designed for the average factory worker. Not anymore -...

In this episode I chat with Keith Bowen, Senior Vice President of Industry Engagement (Global)   Keith Bowen is an industry leader with 25 years of experience in the Life Science manufacturing space and a BEng, Chemical Engineering.   Based in Ireland, Keith brings decades of global expertise to his role of Senior VP of Global Industry Engagement for Seabrook Technology Group. He concentrates on building customer engagement and working closely with marketing, product partners and...

In this episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I speak with Johannes Liegert from Paessler on all things Connectivity, IIoT and Networking Monitoring for industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Johannes is Product Manager for IoT & Industry at Paessler. He is an experienced Product Owner and Product Manager, with a great history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in healthcare protocols IHE Process, HL7 Standards, DICOM and industrial communication especially OPC...

In this episode I chat with Matt Barber the VP and GM of MES at Infor. Matt has 15 years of MES experience, starting out as a Software Engineer at Lighthouse Systems, swiftly transitioning to Project Delivery and later heading the Shopfloor-Online Product team. In 2021, Infor acquired Lighthouse, rebranding the product to Infor MES and in 2024 Matt took the VP of MES role at Infor and is responsbile for Infor MES. His focus is on all things MES, including Sales, Pre-Sales,...

In this episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I chat with Daniel Pomeranz Founder and Head of Digital Transformation at Low Code Operational Intelligence. Daniel started his career working industry side on enterprise software projects with SAP EWM, Camstar/OpCenter MES, and IBM Cognos. After years of frustration with the rigidity of these applications, he joined Tulip Interfaces in 2021 and helped grow their internal services team as the company grew rapidly in size. After being a...

In the episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I sit down with the esteemed Deepak Turaga, Chief Technology Officer at Oden Technologies. Previous to Oden Technologies, Deepak was a Distinguished Research Staff Member and Manager of the AI First ML and Planning group at the IBM T. J. Watson Research Center. He holds a B.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He has published over 100 journal and...

In this episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I speak with the VP of Global Sales at Eyelit.. Mr Dan Wilson. Dan Wilson has over 20 years of experience in helping manufacturing organizations accelerate their digital transformation and improve their business outcomes by adopting new technology, implementing new processes and adapting to new business models. Dan is passionate about the impact manufacturing has on prosperity, progress and innovation in our society, and strive's to take...

Joining me on the latest episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast is Geoff Swafford from KBI Biopharma Geoff has rich history with Pharma MES, he's been instrumental in the success of a major MES program at the CDMO company, and deep product knowledge of MODA-ESGeoff shares lots of wisdom in the episode. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we meet Sebastian Trolli, a powerhouse in the world of industrial automation and manufacturing. As a Senior Industry Analyst and Global Program Leader at Frost and Sullivan, his passion for new technologies and market trends is infectious. With a background in Chemical Engineering and Manufacturing spanning two decades, he is a sought-after guest speaker who brings expertise and dynamism to every discussion. Sebastian's ability to unearth market intelligence and forge...

I'm thrilled to introduce our inspiring guest, Mr. Remus Pop, who is a thought leader in Smart Manufacturing. Remus is the head of The Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions group at Riveron, and his expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform manufacturing operations is fascinating. He’s super passionate about helping manufacturers gain valuable insight into their data, and putting technology to work. With a background in Controls and Automation, Remus has always been at the...

Prepare to be inspired as we introduce the visionary force behind Beyond 4.0, none other than Mohamed Taher Mouniis! Hailing from the vibrant city of Casablanca, Morocco, Mohamed is a true trailblazer in the realm of industry 4.0 solutions. Armed with his expertise as an industrial engineer and a coveted Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma, he has led numerous groundbreaking projects that have revolutionized the landscape. Drawing upon his extensive experience in aeronautics and...

Get ready to be inspired because on today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a true champion of Smart Manufacturing, Mike Nager. Mike is not just an advocate for this exciting industry, he's a force to be reckoned with! He helps educators and students alike to understand the immense opportunities that lie ahead in the manufacturing sector for the next generation of workers. With over 20 years of experience in industrial automation and controls, Mike has been instrumental in...

Get ready for an electrifying conversation as I sit down with the brilliant Filip Popov Plavsic from Wizata. As a digital expert at Wizata, Filip is at the forefront of revolutionizing manufacturing with AI tools. Join us as we delve deep into the world of open architecture platforms that empower engineers to optimize and automate production processes in real-time. We'll uncover the incredible benefits and challenging hurdles that manufacturers face, and explore how AI is reshaping the...

Rob Lutskus is a subject matter expert on GxP informatics solutions with over 20 years’ experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry. Currently Director and Commercial Operations for Lonza Bioscience Informatics, Rob is responsible for leading all technical sales support, customer service, development, testing, validation and professional delivery activities for Lonza's Informatics software portfolio.    He also develops the product strategy and roadmap for software releases. The portfolio...

Megan Preston Meyer is an author, speaker, and communications expert with more than ten years’ experience in supply chain and analytics roles. After digging through data for more than a decade, she realised that numbers could never tell the whole story, so now she focuses on the stories that data doesn’t tell.  She’s the creator of the  Adventures of Supply Jane & Fifo, a series of picture books that teach supply chain and operations management concepts to kids. Find out more...

A manufacturing engineer turned CEO, Sheila has led teams at Whirlpool, General Motors (GM), and Fluke. She has experienced the communication barriers and digitization challenges between HR, employees, and managers and has made it her mission to solve them.    TeamSense is the #1 app-free attendance management and workforce management platform for hourly employees.  Most hourly employees do not have a company email, so the entire experience is delivered seamlessly over text. ...

Doug Berger is the Founder and Team Leader at Industry Reimagined 2030, with a talent for seeing possibilities that are hidden in plain sight and empowering leaders and organisations to fulfil on those possibilities. His career encompasses several pivots.       He founded Industry Reimagined 2030 from his passion to usher a new era for U.S. manufacturing as an essential sector for a vibrant society. He saw the opportunity to transform the patchwork of efforts by thousands of organizations...

Matthew Miller is an IT/OT leader/executive with extensive international experience in strategic planning, project management, operation efficiency, manufacturing, and development/deployment of technology.  Matthew Leads IT Operations, Devolvement, and Administrative teams through all phases of technology rollout. Extensive knowledge of the seamless integration of emerging technologies in a large user community with a focus on continuous improvement. Strategic, global thinker with an...

Daniel Langley chats with Luke Smaul, VP Professional Services at Flashpoint.    Luke has worked in the digital industry for over 20 years, applying strategic thinking to new go-to-market and business models. He has successfully spearheaded large multinational digital transformation projects for Fortune 100 companies before going out on his own to bring his expertise to others.   Luke’s passion is creating new business models across a range of verticals in both the discrete and process...

John Broadbent is an Industry 4.0 specialist, educator, trainer, workshop facilitator and advisory group member, with over 45 years in the Australian manufacturing sector. His reputation for demystifying all things Industry 4.0 and his educational video series on LinkedIn, have earned him an engaged following with both local and international manufacturers, industry bodies, best-practice networks and educational institutions seeking his experience and advice. He is also a podcast guest on...

In this episode of the Manufacturing IT Podcast, we chat with Dr Gilad Langer.  Dr. Langer is an accomplished business leader with 25+ years of experience in IT, automation and engineering services delivery, technical operations, business development and sales. He has deep domain expertise in Digital Technologies and Manufacturing Business Systems (IIoT, Big Data, AI, MES, MI, PLM, QMS, DCS, & SCADA). He has an accomplished track record of Digital Transformation to drive high levels of...