On-demand webinar
From Fragmentation to Innovation:
Simplify and Scale Enterprise Data Collection and Management
By / 5 Dec 2023 / Topics: Modern infrastructure Consulting services Digital transformation Endpoint management
Poor cross-factory communication is just one of the challenges the manufacturing enterprise faces today. Digital transformation is both the solution and a possible setback. What’s needed is a frictionless transformation journey that doesn’t interrupt factory operations.
With the help of five top industry leaders from Insight, Intel, Wachter, Kepware and Dell, you will learn how to achieve a disruption-free digital transformation journey in From Fragmentation to Innovation: Simplify and Scale Enterprise Data Collection and Management.
Stop delaying your transformation initiatives and start realizing the full value of your enterprise data across OT and IT. Get registered now!
Presented by:
Ben Kotvis
Principal Architect, Insight
Ben has had a long career in software architecture in which his hunger for finding new and innovative ways to improve processes landed him in a software engineering role 20 years ago. Since then, he has served some of the largest organizations in the world as a consultant and subject matter expert in software development, architecture, IoT and microservices. He served as a chief architect and worked closely with partners like Microsoft, Intel, and Google, presenting solution all over the world. He excels in his ability to understand a problem from a broad perspective, break the pieces apart, and provide practical solutions that are robust and easy to understand. What he finds most rewarding is to mentor colleagues and clients in a manner that empowers them to innovate on their own and advance their career long term.
Steve Sponsoller
Sr. Director, Business Development & Americas Channel, Kepware/PTC
Stephen Sponseller is the Kepware Channel & Business Development Director, Americas at PTC. He came to PTC via the Kepware acquisition, where he started in 2011 to grow Kepware’s Oil & Gas business and now leads a team that focuses on Kepware’s multiple Channel programs. Starting his career in 1995, Steve has worked in the manufacturing, computer software, industrial automation, and information technology industries, serving a variety of vertical markets. Steve has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s degree in Engineering from Norwich University.
Ricky Watts
Sr. Director Industrial Solutions, Intel
Ricky is a Senior Director of Industrial Segments at Federal and Industrial Business Unit. During the last 30 years, he passionately has been driving innovation enabling changes for a better world. He has been leading product marketing and business developments in multiple segments like industrial, telecommunications, and multiple embedded businesses such as control automation, medical, energy, and transportation. Ricky’s Industrial and Telecom experience brings a unique perspective on how 5G will intersect and accelerate the evolution towards smart manufacturing. Ricky has a wide international experience spending half of his career living and working in Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Motorola, Aircom International, British Telecom, and as Vice President of Industrial for Wind River Systems.
Willie Reed
General Manager, Retail & Manufacturing, Dell Technologies
Willie Reed is the General Manager for Retail & Manufacturing at Dell Technologies. Willie is an experienced technical sales strategist with over 20 years of history in direct and channel sales, channel development, vertical sales, and solution development. Willie has extensive expertise in vertical GTM including Healthcare, Energy, Retail, Education, and Safety Security markets.
Ross Turpin
Industrial Engineering Director, Wachter, Inc.
Ross Turpin is an Industrial Engineering Director with Wachter and has been with Wachter for over 7 years. With over 21 years in industrial automation, he specializes in manufacturing, water/wastewater, and oil/gas industries. Helping clients find unique solutions to their problems.
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