Brian Shay
Siemens PLM
Account Executive
Leia Federiconi
PTC, Inc
Marketing Manager
Shivani Raina
Stellantis
Markus Seifert
Bakerson Consulting USA LLC
Victor Kingery
GE Digital
Bill Pizzimenti
Stellantis
Richard Sun
Lawrence Technological University
Rita Barrios
University of Detroit Mercy
Dept. Chair & Associate Professor of Cybersecurity
Rita Barrios, PhD., Chair & Assoc. Professor Cybersecurity & Information Systems within the Center for Cybersecurity & Intelligence Analysis. With more than 20 years of Industry IT experience before moving to academia (2008), Dr. Barrios has held the roles of Sr. Database Administrator & Sr. Software Engineer within financial and logistics industries.
Barrios' publications include database security, digital forensics, data integrity, Identity/Access Management (IAM). Currently, research interests include infosec for mobility, digital and global identity, database security, IDS, access controls and cloud computing concepts.
She is also an active member/previous board member of Michigan Council of Women in Technology where she developed partnerships with influential organizations in the Information Technology industry
Michael Kasperek
Stellantis
Craig Piatti
Alibaba Cloud
David Guha
Ford Motor Company
Gaurav Agrawal
Soothsayer Analytics LLC
CEO
Derek Leo
Real Time Automation
Venki Sundarraj
Tata Technologies
VP, Sales Operations
Art Sen
Stellantis
Mike Scully
Mahle Filter Systems
Paul Eichenberg
Chief Strategist
Strategic Consulting
Sam Medwid
Three M Tool & Machine, Inc.
Tom Cruttenden
Heartland Engineering
Andrew Cannon
Ghafari Associates, LLC
Robert Portilla
HP Enterprise Services
Daniel Blair
MNP Corporation
Philip Durham
Ford Motor Company
John Kovac
Microsoft
Rebecca Taylor
National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
Senior Vice President
Michael Schena
Michigan Custom Machines, Inc.
Ceo; Pres
Mike Schena, President and CEO of Michigan Custom Machines, originally started the company in 1994 with extensive experience in controls, hydraulic and mechanical engineering. With a degree in computer engineering and mechanical Passions in cars and engines, Mike has expanded the company to include people from all walks of engineering and manufacturing with like interests and passion.
Patrick Hillberg
Siemens PLM
Solutions Architect
William Corbit
MISC PRODUCTS, INC.
President/CEO
Alan Pittel
Your Big Sign
Affordable digital highway billboards, cable and internet TV commercials and radio advertising. See www.yourbigsign.com.
Vibha Menawat
Menawat & Co.
CEO
William Andre
Hydra Lock Corp
Vice President
Charles Puissegur
CHPuissegur & Associates - Business Systems and Procedures
Owner
We assist executives of businesses who employ from 1 to 100 people, serve other businesses, and who truly desire to increase the size and value of their business. We do this through the refinement, development, and execution of sound business systems and procedures in all areas of the business. Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Administrative, and operations.
Troy Peterson
System Strategy, Inc.
Vice President
Dennis Strieter
GoEngineer
Strategic Account Manager
Samantha Beste
Design Systems, Inc.
Steve Berkholz
HIROTEC AMERICA
General Manager of Information Systems
Bill Harris
Venture Management Services, LLC
Chairman & CEO
Roger Bober
Walsh College
Jeff Schultz
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Ed Eades
Liberty Center One
Chief Architect
John Zawacki
Delta Network Services LLC
Partner
Tina Beaudry
Electro-Matic Products, Inc.
Human Resources Manager
Mark Strobel
CloudSAFE
VP of Marketing
Susan Foley
Walsh College
Vice President, Chief Development Officer
Krista Kramer
US Signal
Business Development Manager
Sharon Neumann
Airfoil Public Relations
COO
Sanjay Kumar
OTai - IOT and Digital
Principal/Owner
OTai - means expert - is focused on identifying business outcomes by leveraging the Internet of Things and data analytics for industrial and commercial use cases. High value workshops, consulting and solution development services covering needs of organizations of all sizes. Formerly led Verizon's custom IOT and Digital Experience consulting organization and experience in strategy and technology at various major consulting firms.
Russell Zarras
Fraunhofer USA
Manager - Communications
Justin Young
Oetiker
IT Operations &Support Manager - Oetiker Group
Marie SanFilippo
Cybernoor
Senior Project Manager
AKSHAY DESHPANDE
Soothsayer Analytics LLC
Lead Data Scientist
Whitney Lojewski
Omron
Industry Marketing Manager - Automotive
Jeff Edwards
Configit
Director of Software Development
Bryan Pukoff
Rehmann
Principal
Rehmann has grown to become one of the largest CPA, business consulting and financial services firms, with offices located throughout Michigan, Ohio and Florida. We offer a broad suite of services in the areas of tax, accounting, audit and assurance, business consulting, wealth management, outsourcing, succession planning and corporate investigative services. Additionally, through a unique combination with Trivalent Group®, a top 100 managed IT service provider, we have expanded our technology capabilities and launched a managed IT solutions practice. As a member of Nexia International, a leading worldwide network of accounting firms, we can help our clients do business around the globe.
Marla Craig
Marxmoda
Sales Team
Jodie Ferretti
Covalent Resource Group
Talent Acquistions Manager
Mike Reitenga
Premises Systems, Inc.
Business Solutions Specialist
My name is Mike Reitenga with Premises Systems, Inc. and I help provide network infrastructure solutions for a variety of network problems (i.e. under-performing or out-dated phone systems, poorly installed cabling, routers, switches and under-performing physical security) for Metro Detroit companies big and small. We retain 98% of our customers because our expertise and service are second to none. Contact me at 248-715-1089 for immediate help or questions.
John DeWaal
CoastIPC, Inc.
President
Hello and thank you for your interest in CoastIPC! We are builders of rugged, industrial computers used in a variety of applications, including Robotics, AI/ML, Autonomy, Machine Automation, Machine Vision, Data Analytics, and more. Our services include the creation, maintenance and deployment of custom images, custom configured PC's that meet your unique requirements and best in class service an support.
I have almost 40 years of experience with Industrial Computing. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can be of some help.
I have almost 40 years of experience with Industrial Computing. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can be of some help.
Heather Wallace
Automate America
CFO
Bill Rayl
Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA)
President
Gwen Bradley
Momentum
Consultant
Wayne Snyder
NextEnergy
Director of Technology Development
Leveraging the company’s cyber physical systems, IOT and data acquisition infrastructure, Snyder assists cross-industry partners and collaborative teams in transforming ideas into Technology demonstrations. Snyder holds a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Information Systems Engineering from Oakland University. Wayne was presented the Merit Network Innovation Award in 2015 in recognition for development of IoT, AC/DC hybrid data centers and cybersecurity smart grid analytics. He is certified as a Connected Vehicle Professional and IT Infrastructure Library practitioner.
Dale Erickson
The Albo Group, Inc.
Owner
Dale Erickson is the President of The Albo Group, Inc. He has been involved in the Recruiting Industry since the mid 1990's and has worked with companies that range from the Fortune 500 level to those companies that are new to their industry. He has many years of experience finding Companies qualified candidates and places Candidates in front of Great Opportunities.
Dale holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts Degrees from the University of Detroit. He is also a Certified Personnel Consultant and a member of the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS).
Dale holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts Degrees from the University of Detroit. He is also a Certified Personnel Consultant and a member of the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS).
Karen Bieniek
Tata Technologies
Senior Marketing Manager - Siemens Digital Industries Software
Karen Bieniek is a senior level, full stack digital marketer with expertise driving revenue by directing marketing strategy and execution for B2B and B2C technology products and services in the automotive, aerospace, telecommunications and healthcare industries. Karen has experience in corporate and field marketing, brand management, campaigns, data analysis, SEO, PPC, content creation, social media, event management (virtual/traditional), and public relations. Karen manages/uses modern marketing tools - Marketing Automation Systems (Pardot, Marketo, Eloqua), Channel Partner Marketing - Zift, CMS - WordPress, CRM - Salesforce, Social Media - GaggleAmp, among others to measure, analyze, and make better decisions for the overall marketing process.
Kishen Kavikondala
SK International
President
Elise Bernier-Gravel
Genius ERP
Event Manager
Stacie Soroka
Absolute Consulting-GSE Solutions
Director-Automotive Services
Suraj Waghmare
MarketsandMarkets Research Pvt. Ltd.
Marketing Executive - Conferences
Don McLean
TrialAssure
Sr. Manager, Global Marketing & Communications
Gary Rose
Blue Sea Advisors, LLC
Founder
BLUE SEA ADVISORS LLC, founded by an ex-manufacturing business owner/CEO and 22 year member of YPO, helps owners of middle-market manufacturing businesses achieve transformational growth in the transferable value of their businesses by introducing a triple combination of winning strategies: Theory of Constraints application, EOS Implementation, and advanced tax and cost reduction strategies. We offer the intellectual muscle of top-notch industry pros experienced in implementing these strategies to help our clients plan for, navigate through and ultimately attain impressive business growth and successful transition outcomes.
Jay McCulloh
Coretek Services
Recruiter/HR Business Parter
I am in charge of all Talent Acquisition for Coretek. We provide a great number of services to our clients including Managed IT Services, Azure, Citrix and VMware expertise.
Jay Brown
RPM Freight Systems
Director, CSR & Economic Relations
Gurvie Waraich
Nexiona Connectocrats
President & General Manager
Ed Cooper
ELCo Enterprises
President
Dan Ling
Aras
Bill Panagos
Panagos Kennedy PLLC
Partner
We are business attorneys who offer creative solutions to complex problems, especially those involving technology and intellectual property.
John Higgins
cpax365
Strategic Technology Advisor
Our mission is to help organizations, of all sizes and industries, transform their offices to a digital model. We accomplish this through a combination of strategic planning, deployment coaching and training on key business office technologies. Our primary focus is on the effective deployment of Microsoft's Office 365 ecosystem of applications and the Power BI data analytics and dashboard tools.
Visit our online learning center at www.cpax365.com to learn more.
Visit our online learning center at www.cpax365.com to learn more.
David Carelli
T Mobile for Business
Client Director
Wizard of WAN helping companies solve technology shortcomings. Wireline, Fixed Wireless 4G/5G access, IP, Cloud, SD WAN and Security challenges are all within my cure...
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Mahmoud Mattan
BrandXR
Co-Founder & CEO
Mahmoud “Moody” Mattan is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of BrandXR, the world’s easiest to use no-code platform for building immersive XR experiences. Prior to BrandXR, Mr. Mattan founded PowisVR, where he built a multi-million dollar virtual reality headset and mobile accessories business. Before that, he led investments in Meta, Sidecar, and Genius (formerly Rap Genius) at Pegasus Tech Ventures. With a background in venture capital, business development, and marketing, Mr. Mattan specializes in finding profitable strategies for emerging technologies. A former Wayne State University football player, Mr. Mattan recently moved back to Detroit to strengthen the tech community and play a role in the city’s resurgence.
Christa Chambers-Price
Entre-SLAM, Inc.
CEO
Christa Chambers-Price is the CEO of Entre-SLAM, Inc. a brand story and marketing strategy group. She is a U.S. Military Intelligence Army veteran, a former FBI Analyst and she helps brands discovery, build, and launch big ideas that move the world. With an emphasis on consumer psychology, behavioral science, and storytelling, Entre-SLAM has crafted a methodology that guides innovators on how to discover what makes their brands unique, identify market opportunity, and improve product or service designs while learning how to blend all of these components together to tell a great story. Christa has over 25 years of design, animation, and web development experience and has worked with over 1,000 startups, social entrepreneurs and non-profits from across the country.
Brad Smiles
E7 Solutions
Director of Business Development
Director of Business Development for a Technology consulting company in Troy, MI. E7 Solutions works with Teams that are worried or frustrated with collaboration, growing at scale, adopting new technologies, continuous improvement and/or migrating to the cloud. These teams look at their current business processes, workflows, tools & resources and realize that there's definitely room for improvements. E7 Solutions can assist with those challenges.
We are also an Atlassian Platinum Solutions Partner specializing in professional services, licensing management, support and training with tools such as Jira Software, Jira Service Desk, Confluence, Bitbucket, OpsGenie and Trello.
Any questions about our services please contact me at brad.smiles@e7solutions.com or on my cell at (947) 205-1507. You can also learn more about E7 Solutions at www.e7solutions.com.
We are also an Atlassian Platinum Solutions Partner specializing in professional services, licensing management, support and training with tools such as Jira Software, Jira Service Desk, Confluence, Bitbucket, OpsGenie and Trello.
Any questions about our services please contact me at brad.smiles@e7solutions.com or on my cell at (947) 205-1507. You can also learn more about E7 Solutions at www.e7solutions.com.
Jeff Henel
pk (formerly Prokarma)
Commercial Lead - Industrial Products
A global digital transformation services company that helps organizations build the vision and tools
to run their future. With expertise in strategy, design, engineering and operations,
we deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate growth for our client
to run their future. With expertise in strategy, design, engineering and operations,
we deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate growth for our client
Max Rispler
Brown & Brown of Detroit, Inc.
Global Benefits Advisor
I am a global benefits advisor with Brown & Brown of Detroit. We offer insurance solutions for property, casualty, commercial, personal, and benefits in the US and abroad. Brown & Brown Insurance is the fifth largest insurance brokerage company in the country with over 290 locations. Our focus is on companies that have 20-15,0000 employees out of the Brown & Brown of Detroit office. Brown & Brown Insurance nationally can work with any size employer with clients such as Marriott, Chrysler, Ford, and others.
Peter Lanc
Ionburst (US) LLC
Business Development Executive
US Business Development Executive for Ionburst. Changing the way data is secured in and across the cloud.
Dirk Froehlich
S Team Automation Technology
President
David Darbyshire
Cyb Llings, Inc.
Engineer / Co-Owner
David Darbyshire is passionate about economic and workforce development in downtown Pontiac. David runs the 3D Printing Studios of Cyb Llings while launching Revitalize-IT engineering cloud. He collaborates on STEM, FIRST Robotics, American Society of Body Engineers ASBE Foundation and business acceleration along with entrepreneurship. David Darbyshire along with most of his 10 brothers and sisters hold Mechanical Engineering degrees and are active in the community servicing the next generation.
Douglas Hugo
AIC Acquisition Company, LLC (dba Plasti-Co Equipment Co. and dba AIC Equipment & Controls Inc.)
President
Rohini Potla
Lathrup Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Tom McHenry
Custom Valve Concepts, Inc.
General Manager
As General Manager of Custom Valve Concepts, I've enjoyed leveraging my expertise in management, sales, design, manufacturing, and engineering to create a new dynamic in a 75 year old company. Previously, I've played key management roles in multiple aerospace companies. I graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and masters of business administration, concentrating in management and information systems. I've also received certifications in the Leadership Program at the University of Michigan. I also enjoy family live with my wife and four young children!
Hendrik Stoltz
Totally Automated Systems
Ray Wisniewski
Onyx Manufacturing, Inc.
Robert Sharpe
Caro Carriers L3C
Ceo
Robert Sharpe CEO of Caro Carriers L3C we're new to manufacturing of personal protective equipment for first responders
Cynitra Anderson
Cynitra Information Systems LLC
Managing Member/Owner
Virtuous, Vetrepreneur and Visionary woman that is helping someone at any given moment
Kevin McClellan
K & S Automation LLC
President
I have been in the Automation industry, primarliy design and build machinery, for over 30 years. I have worked in almost every facet of the manufacturing business. I started my own Company, K & S Automation in April, 2020 to build small to mid-sized stand-alone machines and workcells. These machines/workcells are custom designed to order based on customers specification. We do punching, forming, dispense, assembly, any process other than welding metal. We are small and intend to stay that way to keep the personal relationships with our customers as well as our suppliers. We have many capabilities in-house such as mechanical design, fabrication, machining, 3-printing, build and pipe and wire. We currently outsource electrical design and programming.
Shaun Sikora
Coastal Automotive
President
Theodore Hall
Competitive Carrier Solutions
General Manager
Richard Young
Young Diversified Industries Inc.
president
I have spent over thirty five years as head of YDI, acting as CEO. The company has provided Vehicle support to the Department of Defense for over twenty five years. In addition the company provided production support services for Tier 1 automotive OEM's and distribution, setup and maintenance of special equipment use in the Healthcare industrial Lab sector.
LLOYD BARGE
ENGINEERED ALUMINUM FABRICATORS COMPANY
OWNER
Stephen Boergert
Argyll Enterprises, Inc
President
Systems Engineering CORE, The United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD.
Industrial Engineering; Cuyamaca College, Spring Valley, CA. (SOCNAV)).
Advanced Manufacturing EngD, University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Scotland, UK (SOCNAV).
Industrial Engineering; Cuyamaca College, Spring Valley, CA. (SOCNAV)).
Advanced Manufacturing EngD, University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Scotland, UK (SOCNAV).
Naman Mandhan
Brandmotion LLC
Product Development Engineer
Les Coleman
Just Right Duplications LLC/ Game Changers Apparel
President
Mike Brooks
Phoenix Contact
Vertical Market Manager - Factory Automation
Gabriel Hernandez
Phoenix Contact
Project Sales Engineer
20+ years of experience in automotive Industry, Enthusiastic for all automation for process in Automotive. Highly skilled in Solution Sales and Project Management.
Joel Messina
Phoenix Contact
Business Development Manager- Automotive Manufacturing
Michael Paselk
CMP Technologies,LLC
Owner/Technical Director
Colene Paselk
CMP Technologies,LLC
Owner/Administrative Coordinator
Jayashree Ravi
Mobi Boot Camp Corp.
Michelle Fare
Bloem LLC
Special Projects Manager
Ida Byrd-Hill
Automation Workz
CEO
Ida Byrd-Hill is CEO of Automation Workz, a cybersecurity reskilling firm. She has served in ---
- Human Resources culminating in placing 72 executives as an Executive Search Consultant.
- Nonprofit turning around 6 Detroit Public Schools, and creation of a cyber high school.
- Finances growing a $620 million investment portfolio, $40 million mortgage (2021 value).
She is a graduate of University of Michigan – Ann Arbor BA Economics and Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University MBA .
Ida is the author of 8 books, including her most recent, Invisible Talent Market, a Black Labor Economics History book.
