Tony Valasek

For many CSIA members, the Best Practices Manual is THE reason they joined the associaition -- and for good reason. The BP Manual Best Practices Manual is the most comprehensive collection of best practices within a system integrators industry. This crowdsourced, comprehensive document -- written by integrators for integrators -- represented hundreds of hours of collective wisdom going back to the early 1990s. The latest version -- 6.0 -- was released just last month. The BP Committee Chair, Tony Valasek of EOSYS, reveals what's new in this release. Plus a little bit about how the sausage gets made. Prepare to be impressed.

For many CSIA members, the Best Practices Manual is THE reason they joined the associaition -- and for good reason. The BP Manual Best Practices Manual is the most comprehensive collection of best practices within a system integrators industry. This crowdsourced, comprehensive document -- written by integrators for integrators -- represented hundreds of hours of collective wisdom going back to the early 1990s. The latest version -- 6.0 -- was released just last month. The BP Committee Chair, Tony Valasek of EOSYS, reveals what's new in this release. Plus a little bit about how the sausage gets made. Prepare to be impressed.

What's New in the Best Practices Manual 6.0 with Tony Valasek | Episode 86

"People are like an unstable PID loop," jokes Keith Mandachit of Huffman Engineering in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. Hear what else he and his fellow panelists Andrew Palmberg (Technical Systems Inc) and Becca Johnson (Gray Solutions) have to share about growing into a leadership role during the encore presentation of a CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG virtual event from 2021.  The discussion is led by John Sullivan of DMC, who is chair of the CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG.  You can sign up for future Emerging Leader SIG events at www.controlsys.org/events.  This content was originally published on the  CSIA website.

"People are like an unstable PID loop," jokes Keith Mandachit of Huffman Engineering in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. Hear what else he and his fellow panelists Andrew Palmberg (Technical Systems Inc) and Becca Johnson (Gray Solutions) have to share about growing into a leadership role during the encore presentation of a CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG virtual event from 2021.  The discussion is led by John Sullivan of DMC, who is chair of the CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG.  You can sign up for future Emerging Leader SIG events at <a href="https://www.controlsys.org/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.controlsys.org/events</a>.  This content was originally published on the <a href="https://www.controlsys.org/viewdocument/growing-into-a-leadership-role-pres" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CSIA website</a>.

Growing Into Leadershop Roles with CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG | Episode 85

Dino Busalachi

Dino Busalachi of Velta Technology Episode 84

Lisa Ryan

 Drawing on her experience as a certified speaking professional and best selling author, Lisa Ryan offers some advice for companies that want to retain talent and build a company culture that makes employees  want to stay. Along the way, she also gives some tips on public speaking, networking and navigating social awkwardness.   If you want to hear more from Lisa, she will be one of the CSIA Executive Conference’s keynote speakers. 

Drawing on her experience as a certified speaking professional and best selling author, Lisa Ryan offers some advice for companies that want to retain talent and build a company culture that makes employees  want to stay. Along the way, she also gives some tips on public speaking, networking and navigating social awkwardness.  If you want to hear more from Lisa, she will be one of the CSIA Executive Conference’s keynote speakers.

Lisa Ryan of Grategy | Episode 83

Mike Bradshaw

 Since April 2019, Stratus has completely revamped its partner ecosystem and the programs that support it, providing greater benefits to the partners while driving double digit growth for Stratus reports Mike Bradshaw, Senior Director - Global Channels and Partner Ecosystem.  He explains why in this episode as well as revealing why his kids think he is a spy!

Since April 2019, Stratus has completely revamped its partner ecosystem and the programs that support it, providing greater benefits to the partners while driving double digit growth for Stratus reports Mike Bradshaw, Senior Director - Global Channels and Partner Ecosystem. He explains why in this episode as well as revealing why his kids think he is a spy!

Mike Bradshaw of Stratus Technologies | Episode 82

Theresa Benson

A former colleague once called Theresa Benson “corporate spackle” because she comes in and fills in the gaps quickly, diagnosing issues and moving people forward in the face of ambiguity. As a product storyteller and strategist with over 20 years of experience in high tech, Thersa is currently helping her clients understands what makes something valuable and then helps them tell their story in the way that their market needs to hear. Hear more about her journey in this episode of the podcast. This is Part 2 of a two-parter. 

A former colleague once called Theresa Benson “corporate spackle” because she comes in and fills in the gaps quickly, diagnosing issues and moving people forward in the face of ambiguity. As a product storyteller and strategist with over 20 years of experience in high tech, Thersa is currently helping her clients understands what makes something valuable and then helps them tell their story in the way that their market needs to hear. Hear more about her journey in this episode of the podcast. This is Part 2 of a two-parter.

Theresa Benson | Part 2 | Episode 81

A former colleague once called Theresa Benson “corporate spackle” because she comes in and fills in the gaps quickly, diagnosing issues and moving people forward in the face of ambiguity. As a product storyteller and strategist with over 20 years of experience in high tech, Thersa is currently helping her clients understands what makes something valuable and then helps them tell their story in the way that their market needs to hear. Hear more about her journey in this episode of the podcast. This is Part 1 of a two-parter.

A former colleague once called Theresa Benson “corporate spackle” because she comes in and fills in the gaps quickly, diagnosing issues and moving people forward in the face of ambiguity. As a product storyteller and strategist with over 20 years of experience in high tech, Thersa is currently helping her clients understands what makes something valuable and then helps them tell their story in the way that their market needs to hear. Hear more about her journey in this episode of the podcast. This is Part 1 of a two-parter.

Theresa Benson | Part 1 | Episode 80

Alicia Gilpin

Nikki Gonzales

As hosts of Automation Ladies -- the only podcast -- that we know of -- where women (mostly) talk about Industrial Automation, Alicia Gilpin (Ali G.) and Nikki Gonzales provide a unique perspective on the industrial automation industry. For their day jobs, Ali G. is owner of Process and Controls Engineering LLC. while Nikki is is building an online marketplace and workflow automation platform for industrial automation distributors and their customers to collaborate and bring some sanity to the procurement process at Quotebeam. Hear all about it in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. Note: This episode is Part 2 of a two parter. Part 1 dropped in December 2022 (Episode 78).

As hosts of Automation Ladies -- the only podcast -- that we know of -- where women (mostly) talk about Industrial Automation, Alicia Gilpin (Ali G.) and Nikki Gonzales provide a unique perspective on the industrial automation industry. For their day jobs, Ali G. is owner of Process and Controls Engineering LLC. while Nikki is is building an online marketplace and workflow automation platform for industrial automation distributors and their customers to collaborate and bring some sanity to the procurement process at Quotebeam. Hear all about it in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. Note: This episode is Part 2 of a two parter. Part 1 dropped in December 2022 (Episode 78).

Alicia Gilpin and Nikki Gonzales of Automation Ladies Part 2 | Episode 79

As hosts of Automation Ladies -- the only podcast -- that we know of -- where women (mostly) talk about Industrial Automation, Alicia Gilpin (Ali G.) and Nikki Gonzales provide a unique perspective on the industrial automation industry. For their day jobs, Ali G. is owner of Process and Controls Engineering LLC. while Nikki is is building an online marketplace and workflow automation platform for industrial automation distributors and their customers to collaborate and bring some sanity to the procurement process at Quotebeam. Hear all about it in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. Note: This episode is Part 1 of a two parter. Part 2 will be availble in January 2023.

As hosts of Automation Ladies -- the only podcast -- that we know of -- where women (mostly) talk about Industrial Automation, Alicia Gilpin (Ali G.) and Nikki Gonzales provide a unique perspective on the industrial automation industry. For their day jobs, Ali G. is owner of Process and Controls Engineering LLC. while Nikki is is building an online marketplace and workflow automation platform for industrial automation distributors and their customers to collaborate and bring some sanity to the procurement process at Quotebeam. Hear all about it in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. Note: This episode is Part 1 of a two parter. Part 2 will be availble in January 2023.

Alicia Gilpin and Nikki Gonzales of Automation Ladies Part 1 | Episode 78

In this episode, we’re talking industrial automation as usual but instead of hearing from one or two guests, you’re going to get to hear from a lot of them – hot mike style-ish because I grabbed random 2022 Rockwell Automation Fair attendees as they stopped by the CSIA booth and hit record. So what you are about to listen to is a series of micro-interviews from people in all kinds of roles from around the world who were brave enough to step up and talk into the Yeti microphone I set up in a DIY recording studio – which was literally … a cardboard box. I’ll let the results speak for themselves.

In this episode, we’re talking industrial automation as usual but instead of hearing from one or two guests, you’re going to get to hear from a lot of them – hot mike style-ish because I grabbed random 2022 Rockwell Automation Fair attendees as they stopped by the CSIA booth and hit record. So what you are about to listen to is a series of micro-interviews from people in all kinds of roles from around the world who were brave enough to step up and talk into the Yeti microphone I set up in a DIY recording studio – which was literally … a cardboard box. I’ll let the results speak for themselves.

Pod in a Box | Episode 77

The Talking Industrial Automation Podcast is a show to help you get to know the people who make modern manufacturing and processing possible. Along the way you'll hear about integration technology, trends and challenges. If you are a manufacturer, end user/client, supplier or system integrator interested in industrial automation, you will enjoy the insights in this podcast.

Industry-specific and very relevant, love it.

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I’ve enjoyed listening to these podcasts and gaining insights from leaders in CSIA and experts in the industrial automation industry.  A great way to spend you time while driving to a clients site.

Worthwhile for anyone involved in Industrial Automation

Talking Industrial Automation

Ranbir Saini, Senior Director of Digital Product Management for GE Digital, where he is the business leader for automation software. Drawing on his 15 years of experience delivering industrial automation, operations management and media content creation software to OEM municipal and enterprise customers, Ranbir reveals his predictions for the digital transformation of the automation industry. Plus, he breaks down how broadcast media is more similar to the industrial space than you'd think.

Ranbir Saini, Senior Director of Digital Product Management for GE Digital, where he is the business leader for automation software. Drawing on his 15 years of experience delivering industrial automation, operations management and media content creation software to OEM municipal and enterprise customers, Ranbir reveals his predictions for the digital transformation of the automation industry. Plus, he breaks down how broadcast media is more similar to the industrial space than you'd think.

Ranbir Saini of GE Digital Episode 32

Rick Vanden Boom

Rick Vanden Boom is the Automated System's Group Director of Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), which is North America’s largest independent automation engineering company headquartered in Orion, Michigan. Rick describes how the robotics industry, specifically collaborative robotics, is reducing the amount of floor space required to complete automation projects.   Rick also shares his thoughts on the IIoT, Industry 4.0, and Big Data and how AMT is working to capitalize on these industry trends.  Enjoy getting to know Rick Vanden Boom of Applied Manufacturing Technologies. 

Rick Vanden Boom is the Automated System's Group Director of Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), which is North America’s largest independent automation engineering company headquartered in Orion, Michigan. Rick describes how the robotics industry, specifically collaborative robotics, is reducing the amount of floor space required to complete automation projects.   Rick also shares his thoughts on the IIoT, Industry 4.0, and Big Data and how AMT is working to capitalize on these industry trends.  Enjoy getting to know Rick Vanden Boom of Applied Manufacturing Technologies.

Rick Vanden Boom of Applied Manufacturing Technologies - Episode 21

Steve Newcomer is the Strategic Channel Manager Phoenix Contact USA which is located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Steve shares his thoughts on cybersecurity within the industrial automation industry, and he shares a few best practices consumers can take to better protect themselves from external threats. Steve also describes how he became involved with the manufacturing and integration fields. He also shares his journey of how he came to work at Phoenix Contact. Enjoy getting to know Steve Newcomer of Phoenix Contact.

Steve Newcomer is the Strategic Channel Manager Phoenix Contact USA which is located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Steve shares his thoughts on cybersecurity within the industrial automation industry, and he shares a few best practices consumers can take to better protect themselves from external threats. Steve also describes how he became involved with the manufacturing and integration fields. He also shares his journey of how he came to work at Phoenix Contact. Enjoy getting to know Steve Newcomer of Phoenix Contact.

Steve Newcomer of Phoenix Contact - Episode 22

Jim Biehl

Based on his decades of experience, Jim Biehl of Clayton &amp; McKervey reveals why some businesses thrive and others flame out. Plus, he discusses the No. 1 inhibitor to business growth. Hint: It's not what you think.

Based on his decades of experience, Jim Biehl of Clayton &amp; McKervey reveals why some businesses thrive and others flame out. Plus, he discusses the No. 1 inhibitor to business growth. Hint: It's not what you think.

Jim Biehl of Clayton & McKervey Episode 34

Pete Atkin

Pete Atkin, vice president and general manager of Samsara Industrial, reveals why he thinks the industrial automation market is on the cusp of a major change. Plus, he discusses how customer demand for connected operations has fueled Samara's growth to a 1,500-person company in just 4 years.

Pete Atkin, vice president and general manager of Samsara Industrial, reveals why he thinks the industrial automation market is on the cusp of a major change. Plus, he discusses how customer demand for connected operations has fueled Samara's growth to a 1,500-person company in just 4 years.

Pete Atkin of Samsara Industrial - Episode 33

Jose Rivera

Thinking about attending the 2019 CSIA Executive Conference? In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, CSIA CEO Jose Rivera reveals what's new at this year's event, schedule highlights, as well as what's back by popular demand. Programming note: Industry Director Lisa Richter debuts as TIA's host in this episode, replacing the Tony Veroeven. CSIA and its members are extremely grateful to Veroeven for his work creating, launching and then doubling the audience of the podcast.

Thinking about attending the 2019 CSIA Executive Conference? In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, CSIA CEO Jose Rivera reveals what's new at this year's event, schedule highlights, as well as what's back by popular demand. Programming note: Industry Director Lisa Richter debuts as TIA's host in this episode, replacing the Tony Veroeven. CSIA and its members are extremely grateful to Veroeven for his work creating, launching and then doubling the audience of the podcast.

Jose Rivera of Control System Integrators Association -- Episode 23

Chris Luecke

This week my guest is Chris Luecke (Lou—Key), host of Manufacturing Happy Hour; a bi-monthly YouTube series. Manufacturing Happy Hour covers latest in automation trends and technology over a cold one. Chris started the show in 2016 and has done over 30 episodes. Chris is an OEM specialist Account Manager with Rockwell Automation and likes to record his show to help clients get to know him and make automation more approachable. Chris shares some of his favorite subject matter discussed for his show, why he decided to become an engineer and he recommends a podcast that focuses on manufacturing. Check out The Art of Manufacturing podcast by Z Holly and subscribe to Chris’ YouTube Show, “Manufacturing Happy Hour” Now, enjoy getting to know Chris Luecke.

This week my guest is Chris Luecke (Lou—Key), host of Manufacturing Happy Hour; a bi-monthly YouTube series. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-SivB3DSYyMRXQeHJsdbw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manufacturing Happy Hour</a> covers latest in automation trends and technology over a cold one. Chris started the show in 2016 and has done over 30 episodes. Chris is an OEM specialist Account Manager with Rockwell Automation and likes to record his show to help clients get to know him and make automation more approachable. Chris shares some of his favorite subject matter discussed for his show, why he decided to become an engineer and he recommends a podcast that focuses on manufacturing. Check out <a href="http://artofmfg.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Manufacturing</a> podcast by Z Holly and subscribe to Chris’ YouTube Show, “Manufacturing Happy Hour” Now, enjoy getting to know Chris Luecke.

Chris Luecke, Host of Manufacturing Happy Hour - Episode 17

Georgia Whalen

This week you get to know Georgia Whalen, president, and owner of Rivergate Marketing, a firm specializing in industrial automation companies. Georgia started her company and reentered the workforce in 2008 after raising her three children. We can all imagine how challenging that must have been given the economic forces at the time. Perseverance and tenacity won out as they often do and now Georgia and her staff perform marketing services for many CSIA system integrators including setting a strategy, blogging and social media management. Georgia discusses how engineers and technical people shop and research. She warns against the “old fashioned” viewpoint that business will always just walk in the door through referrals and repeat customers, something established system integrators have enjoyed in the past. Finally, Georgia helps us understand how to start marketing if you’re at ground zero. Visit Georgia’s company on our buyers guide. Enjoy getting to know Georgia Whalen.

This week you get to know Georgia Whalen, president, and owner of Rivergate Marketing, a firm specializing in industrial automation companies. Georgia started her company and reentered the workforce in 2008 after raising her three children. We can all imagine how challenging that must have been given the economic forces at the time. Perseverance and tenacity won out as they often do and now Georgia and her staff perform marketing services for many CSIA system integrators including setting a strategy, blogging and social media management. Georgia discusses how engineers and technical people shop and research. She warns against the “old fashioned” viewpoint that business will always just walk in the door through referrals and repeat customers, something established system integrators have enjoyed in the past. Finally, Georgia helps us understand how to start marketing if you’re at ground zero. <a href="https://www.csiaexchange.com/automation-supplier-guide/22335.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Georgia’s company</a> on our buyers guide. Enjoy getting to know Georgia Whalen.

Georgia Whalen, President of Rivergate Marketing - Episode 12

Matt Wells

Matt Wells is the Vice President of Digital Products of GE Digital, a leading software and advisory service company headquartered in San Ramon, California. Matt describes GE Digital’s role as a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), how automation is changing the labor force, and the incentive for companies to increase flexibility in order to meet changing demands. Matt also shares his perspective on the rapidly growing IIoT network and how he believes GE Digital can leverage this emerging network using Cloud technology. Enjoy getting to know Matt Wells of GE Digital.

Matt Wells is the Vice President of Digital Products of GE Digital, a leading software and advisory service company headquartered in San Ramon, California. Matt describes GE Digital’s role as a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), how automation is changing the labor force, and the incentive for companies to increase flexibility in order to meet changing demands. Matt also shares his perspective on the rapidly growing IIoT network and how he believes GE Digital can leverage this emerging network using Cloud technology. Enjoy getting to know Matt Wells of GE Digital.

Matt Wells of GE Digital - Episode 19

Rick Kaun

In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, Rick Kaun, VP of solutions for Verve Industrial Protection, shares his take on the unique role cybersecurity plays in a control system or operational environment.  He also breaks down the current guidelines and standards surrounding cybersecurity, including the pros and cons of several of the most popular and how to choose between them. Finally, he reveals real-life examples of what to do, and more importantly, what not to do. And recaps some of the industry events where you can learn more.  Links to the events he mentions are below. Technical Tradeshows: S4 https://s4xevents.com/ SANS https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-summit/events Free conferences: ICSJWG (DHS):  https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/Industrial-Control-Systems-Joint-Working-Group-ICSJWG Public Safety Canada:  https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/ndstrl-cntrl-sstms/vnts-en.aspx#smpsm

In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, Rick Kaun, VP of solutions for Verve Industrial Protection, shares his take on the unique role cybersecurity plays in a control system or operational environment.  He also breaks down the current guidelines and standards surrounding cybersecurity, including the pros and cons of several of the most popular and how to choose between them. Finally, he reveals real-life examples of what to do, and more importantly, what not to do. And recaps some of the industry events where you can learn more.  Links to the events he mentions are below. Technical Tradeshows: S4 <a href="https://s4xevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://s4xevents.com/</a> SANS <a href="https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-summit/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-summit/events</a> Free conferences: ICSJWG (DHS): <a href="https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/Industrial-Control-Systems-Joint-Working-Group-ICSJWG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/Industrial-Control-Systems-Joint-Working-Group-ICSJWG</a> Public Safety Canada: <a href="https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/ndstrl-cntrl-sstms/vnts-en.aspx#smpsm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/ndstrl-cntrl-sstms/vnts-en.aspx#smpsm</a>

Rick Kaun of Verve Industrial - Episode 24

Jeff Burnstein

Jeff Burnstein is president of the Association of Advancing Automation, the umbrella organization for the Robotic Industries Association, Advancing Vision and Imaging, and Motion Control and Motor Association. In this episode, Burnstein predicts the role of robotics in manufacturing, the impact they will have on businesses, as well as what the industry needs to do to prepare for the future. Plus, he answers the grand-daddy of all questions: Will robots take our jobs? Enjoy getting to know Jeff Burnstein of the Association of Advancing Automation. Programming note: This episode was recorded during the 2019 CSIA Executive Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, in May 2019. Credit Bensound and Wistia's Music Collection for the music in this episode.

Jeff Burnstein is president of the Association of Advancing Automation, the umbrella organization for the Robotic Industries Association, Advancing Vision and Imaging, and Motion Control and Motor Association. In this episode, Burnstein predicts the role of robotics in manufacturing, the impact they will have on businesses, as well as what the industry needs to do to prepare for the future. Plus, he answers the grand-daddy of all questions: Will robots take our jobs? Enjoy getting to know Jeff Burnstein of the Association of Advancing Automation. Programming note: This episode was recorded during the 2019 CSIA Executive Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, in May 2019. Credit <a href="https://www.bensound.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound</a> and <a href="https://wistia.com/resources/music" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wistia's Music Collection</a> for the music in this episode.

Jeff Burnstein of the Association of Advancing Automation - Episode 28

Bruno Wilson

Bruno Wilson is a regional sales manager and business development engineer for Encoder Products, a 50-year-old designer and worldwide manufacturer of motion sensing devices based in Sagle, Idaho. Bruno’s experience includes business processes, human resources and administration, research and development, manufacturing engineering, market analysis, sales and business development. In this episode, Bruno shares his insights as an up-and-coming leader.

Bruno Wilson is a regional sales manager and business development engineer for Encoder Products, a 50-year-old designer and worldwide manufacturer of motion sensing devices based in Sagle, Idaho. Bruno’s experience includes business processes, human resources and administration, research and development, manufacturing engineering, market analysis, sales and business development. In this episode, Bruno shares his insights as an up-and-coming leader.

Bruno Wilson of Encoder Products Company -- Episode 31

Ashley Dawson

Ashley Dawson is the General Manager of Crossmuller, a full-service system integrator located in Sydney, Australia. Ashley describes how he approaches a project with a customer, and why he thinks their Certification feels different for the customer, and new engineers. He also shares with us three things he looks for in new employees, and how a prospective customer can be a "good customer." Enjoy getting to know Ashley Dawson of Crossmuller.

Ashley Dawson is the General Manager of Crossmuller, a full-service system integrator located in Sydney, Australia. Ashley describes how he approaches a project with a customer, and why he thinks their Certification feels different for the customer, and new engineers. He also shares with us three things he looks for in new employees, and how a prospective customer can be a "good customer." Enjoy getting to know Ashley Dawson of Crossmuller.

Ashley Dawson of Crossmuller - Episode 15

Arun Sinha

Arun Sinha of Opto 22 is our guest this week. Arun and I spoke online just before the CSIA Executive Conference in San Francisco. Arun thinks the future looks bright for the industrial internet of things and that there some exciting things happening, beyond collecting sensor data. Arun describes where he sees Opto 22 and its role in the industry, and how it relates to other companies in industrial automation, and we have a great conversation about the impact of the convergence of OT and IT. Enjoy getting to know Arun Sinha of Opto 22, CSIA Partner Member.

Arun Sinha of Opto 22 is our guest this week. Arun and I spoke online just before the CSIA Executive Conference in San Francisco. Arun thinks the future looks bright for the industrial internet of things and that there some exciting things happening, beyond collecting sensor data. Arun describes where he sees Opto 22 and its role in the industry, and how it relates to other companies in industrial automation, and we have a great conversation about the impact of the convergence of OT and IT. Enjoy getting to know Arun Sinha of Opto 22, CSIA Partner Member.

Arun Sinha of Opto 22 - Episode 14

Tim Matheny

In my conversation with Tim Matheny of ECS Solutions (a system integrator based in Evansville, IN) I learned about how he helps companies make more bread, (figuratively and literally) how buying a controls system solutions is like buying a vacation, and what made Tim successful in his career over 36+years. Enjoy getting to know Tim Matheny of ECS Solutions.

In my conversation with <a href="https://www.csiaexchange.com/find-an-integrator/2226/2227/2229.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Matheny</a> of <a href="https://www.csiaexchange.com/automation-integrator-guide/2226.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ECS Solutions</a> (a system integrator based in Evansville, IN) I learned about how he helps companies make more bread, (figuratively and literally) how buying a controls system solutions is like buying a vacation, and what made Tim successful in his career over 36+years. Enjoy getting to know Tim Matheny of ECS Solutions.

Tim Matheny, President of ECS Solutions - Episode 10

Joe LaRussa

In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, Joe LaRussa, director of industrial engineering for the North American Seat Business at Brose Group, provides his take on the global war on talent, as well as reveal his successful strategy for priming the talent pipeline. Plus, you'll hear his advice on how system integrators can prepare for the future to meet customer demand.

In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, Joe LaRussa, director of industrial engineering for the North American Seat Business at Brose Group, provides his take on the global war on talent, as well as reveal his successful strategy for priming the talent pipeline. Plus, you'll hear his advice on how system integrators can prepare for the future to meet customer demand.

Joe LaRussa of Brose Group -- Episode 25

Sam Hoff

Sam Hoff of Patti Engineering spoke with Tony Veroeven during the Manufacturing in America conference in Detroit in March 2018.  Sam discusses how he named his company, on what he spends the first 90 minutes of his day, and what the first couple years was like when he started Patti Engineering. Enjoy getting to know Sam Hoff of Patti Engineering.

Sam Hoff of Patti Engineering spoke with Tony Veroeven during the Manufacturing in America conference in Detroit in March 2018.  Sam discusses how he named his company, on what he spends the first 90 minutes of his day, and what the first couple years was like when he started Patti Engineering. Enjoy getting to know Sam Hoff of Patti Engineering.

Sam Hoff, CEO of Patti Engineering - Episode 9

Mike Howard

Mike Howard is vice president, system integration for George T. Hall Co., which got its start in California but has since expanded into Nevada. He shares his experiences with CSIA certification and how it helped GTH manage a recent growth spurt. Plus he reveals his lessons learned from scaling up quickly to meet customer demand and the challenges his clients are facing. Mike also describes how he became involved with the manufacturing and integration fields, as well as how George T. Hall went from being in the airstream business in 1932 to today's system integration expertise in a variety of industries, including waste water, mining, aerospace and manufacturing to name a few. Enjoy getting to know Mike Howard of George T. Hall Co. Credit Bensound and Wistia's Music Collection for the music in this episode.

Mike Howard is vice president, system integration for George T. Hall Co., which got its start in California but has since expanded into Nevada. He shares his experiences with CSIA certification and how it helped GTH manage a recent growth spurt. Plus he reveals his lessons learned from scaling up quickly to meet customer demand and the challenges his clients are facing. Mike also describes how he became involved with the manufacturing and integration fields, as well as how George T. Hall went from being in the airstream business in 1932 to today's system integration expertise in a variety of industries, including waste water, mining, aerospace and manufacturing to name a few. Enjoy getting to know Mike Howard of George T. Hall Co. Credit <a href="https://www.bensound.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound</a> and <a href="https://wistia.com/resources/music" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wistia's Music Collection</a> for the music in this episode.

Mike Howard of George T. Hall Company - Episode 27

Jason Andersen

Jason Andersen and I spoke about industrial automation computing at the edge, 24/7 reliability, and predictive analytics and maintenance. Jason also discusses how analytics are the "sensory stimuli" for AI (Artifical Intelligence) and machine learning and how he approaches a client's project by simultaneously simplifying the installation and future-proofing it.  Jason is the VP of Business Line Management and drives the product development of Stratus' products. Enjoy getting to know Jason Andersen.

Jason Andersen and I spoke about industrial automation computing at the edge, 24/7 reliability, and predictive analytics and maintenance. Jason also discusses how analytics are the "sensory stimuli" for AI (Artifical Intelligence) and machine learning and how he approaches a client's project by simultaneously simplifying the installation and future-proofing it.  Jason is the VP of Business Line Management and drives the product development of Stratus' products. Enjoy getting to know Jason Andersen.

Jason Andersen, VP of Business Line Management of Stratus - Episode 11

Jeff Knepper

Jeff Knepper is the Executive Director of Business Development at Canary Labs, a historian company near State College, Pennsylvania. Jeff shares why data collection is so important to improving manufacturing and processing and discovering things that may not have been known as a problem. We discover that even Jeff's coffee mug is an IOT device collecting data!

Jeff Knepper is the Executive Director of Business Development at Canary Labs, a historian company near State College, Pennsylvania. Jeff shares why data collection is so important to improving manufacturing and processing and discovering things that may not have been known as a problem. We discover that even Jeff's coffee mug is an IOT device collecting data!

Jeff Knepper of Canary Labs - Episode 13

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