IoT Gravity Newsletter: November 2024 Edition

Greetings IoT Community Members, and IoT Gravity Subscribers!

Happy Thanksgiving Day 2024 from the IoT Community,

We are delighted to bring you this month's digest at the world's largest network of IoT practitioners. We look forward to seeing many of you in Silicon Valley this December as we bring the IoT Grand Slam Live, to Silicon Valley for the first time - at Oracle Redwood Shores, CA, December 11-12.

Newsletter Agenda

1. IoT Grand Slam Live 2024 (December 11-12 2024)

2. Women in IoT networking event (December 11 2024)

3. IoT MasterClass Schedule

4. Center of Excellence (CoE) Appointments

5. IoT Community Members unlock new perks with NetSuite

Cheers, Kevin Grant, CMO, IoT Community - Internet of Things Community®

The IoT Community - Internet of Things Community® is thrilled to host the Second Annual IoT Slam® IoT Grand Slam Live 2024 Conference in Silicon Valley for the first time, December 11-12, at the Oracle Conference Center, Redwood Shores, CA, USA (and broadcast online).

Global IoT leaders will convene in at the twenty-ninth IoT Slam Conference to showcase real-world use cases and insights that improve business and societal outcomes leveraging the Internet of Things. The event will present crucial learnings and inspirational ideas around future trends and challenges across industrial, enterprise IoT, exploring the opportunities 5G, Edge, AI, enable in smart buildings, cities, societies and the connected home and office.

Spaces are limited so please act now to secure your place! Invites have been sent to members and VIP guests, please check your DM's and email.

Link to Register: https://iotslam.com/iot-slam-conference-registration/

Link to Agenda: https://iotslam.com/iot-grand-slam-live-2024-agenda/

Link to List of Speakers: https://iotslam.com/iot-grand-slam-live-2024-speakers/

Virtual Access Registration:

Here are the links to watch the real-time broadcast via Linkedin Live:

Wednesday December 11th 2024 (all times are in Pacific Time PST)

Block of Sessions 1: (09:00am – 1:00pm) -

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Block of Sessions 2: (1:00pm – 5.00pm) -

https://www.linkedin.com/events/7255102776173645827/comments/

Zoom Access: (09:00 - 5.00pm) -

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Thursday December 12th 2024 (all times are in Pacific Time PST)

Block of Sessions 1: (09:15am – 13:00) -

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Block of Sessions 2: (13:00 – 16:00) -

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Featured sessions at IoT Grand Slam Live 2024

Driving industry transformation with ubiquitous communications

The application of real-time communications across critical industry segments has a profound societal impact on our global economy. From mission-critical technology designed for public safety that offers real-time situational awareness, to transforming the healthcare experience with instantaneous data access for patients, clinicians, and staff, and enhancing business performance and customer experiences in the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors, communications networks form the foundational connective fabric driving industry transformation. Explore how Oracle is advancing these critical industries with a powerful, ubiquitous communications backbone and advanced edge architecture, incorporating integrated capabilities like AI and IoT device management. Ultimately, Oracle aims to create a future where its innovations have a far-reaching, positive impact on how the world communicates, interacts, and engages.

Speaker:

Andrew De La Torre, Group Vice President of Technology, Oracle Communications is responsible for making strategic decisions that increase the overall competitive position of Oracle Communications and defining direction for the best-in-class products and solutions that help customers compete in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. De La Torre also leads the technical sales, business development and acquisitions teams for the business unit. Prior to joining Oracle, De La Torre spent 21 years at Vodafone in roles as Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Americas and Vodafone Malta, as well as Chief Technology Strategy Officer for Vodafone Group. During his tenure, he led multi-tiered, highly skilled teams in the delivery of consumer and enterprise solutions across mobility, fixed network, IoT, cloud, and security. He also oversaw project execution across IT, mobile and fixed network, data centers, and business systems. In addition to his telecom experience, De La Torre has consulted in other industries such as oil and gas and construction, and with Fortune 500 companies that have tapped his experience in corporate governance, finance, strategic planning, and technology transformation.

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Women in IoT Center of Excellence Panel Discussion

Session Abstract:

This panel will explore effective strategies for promoting and encouraging women in the tech industry. We will bring together industry leaders and advocates to share insights on mentorship, networking, and leadership development tailored for women. Discussions will focus on successful initiatives that foster inclusive environments, highlight the importance of representation, and offer actionable steps for organizations to implement. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges women face in tech and practical tools to create a more equitable and supportive industry. Together, we can drive meaningful change and inspire the next generation of women leaders in IoT, AI, and other technologies.

Speakers:

Emily Dilday is the Principal Business Solutions Manager for SAS’ IoT Division, driving the successful engagement of partner-driven solutions powered by SAS technology. Emily orchestrates a cross-functional team of R&D, customer advisory, support & enablement, analytics, and marketing experts to facilitate channel partner success. She also leads the development and strategy for the Microsoft Azure/SAS IoT partnership. Prior to joining SAS, Emily spent over 20 years at Cisco, leading teams in Information Technology, Enterprise Information Security, IoT/Network Security and Customer Experience. She holds a B.S. in Math and Computer Science from Meredith College, an M.B.A. from Pfeiffer University and has completed professional certification in project management from Stanford University. She is a licensed Project Management Professional, certified by the Project Management Institute. As a Tech and IoT industry leader, Emily is passionate about supporting women in STEM and helping students enter STEM careers through mentorship and advocacy. She is a member of the IoT Community Women in Technology Center of Excellence and volunteers as a group mentor for AI4ALL. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and boating.

Kelly Ireland founded CBT in 2001 as a value-added reseller (VAR) focused on unparalleled client service. However, having a keen eye for technology trends and always taking the time and opportunity to listen to industry experts, she assessed the impending changes in the industry early on. She built up CBT’s engineering expertise, data science practice and partnerships to revolutionize the company’s offerings and make the difficult transition from VAR to Domain Expert Integrator. Since that time, the Company has flourished. CBT is now in rarefied air, bridging the gap between operational technologies (OT) and information technologies (IT) with groundbreaking projects like the Refinery of the Future (RotF) at Texmark Chemicals. Successful initiatives like RotF in Industrial IoT and High Performance Computing have positioned CBT as a key partner to industry-leading companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, RealWear, PTC, Intel, ABB, Rockwell Automation, GuardHat, Relimetrics and more. This has spurred explosive growth for CBT, adding dozens of net new logos in 2020-2022.  Kelly’s leadership has also led to a myriad of accolades, including seven consecutive CRN IoT Innovators awards, 2019 Triple Crown Award from CRN, nine consecutive Boeing Performance Excellence Awards, and the 2019 & 2020 Women Presidents’ Organization’s 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies. Kelly has also achieved numerous personal awards, including CRN’s Women of the Channel and Power Solution Providers yearly since 2018.

Chandra Storrusten is a dynamic thought-leader dedicated to transforming companies and their leadership. She specializes in crafting sustainable value creation strategies that enable organizations to seize pivotal opportunities during growth, transition, and transformation. Chandra inspires her clients to be mission, values, and purpose-driven organizations that attain long-term resiliency. Her thoughtful and strategic guidance helps clients enhance their position as innovative industry leaders who consistently realize their vision and outperform their competition. Beyond her client work, Chandra’s passion for transformation is evident in her industry and community contributions. She serves on numerous Boards and has been an Advisor to the Transformative Leadership in Disruptive Times program at George Washington University School of Business. Chandra earned an Executive MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, where she also served on the Alumni Council. Currently, she is actively involved in leading local alumni events. In addition, Chandra serves on the Board of Advisors for NC TECH. Her dedication extends to personal interests as well; she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her husband and family. Through every endeavor, Chandra remains focused on fostering authentic alignment between personal growth and organizational success.

Tara Chklovski is CEO of Technovation, a nonprofit that has empowered 450,000 underserved participants across 120+ countries to tackle local problems using cutting-edge mobile and AI technologies. Technovation recently released a strategic plan to empower 25 million girls with AI & technology entrepreneurship skills over the coming years – to support 100 countries to meet the UN 2030 Sustainable Development goals.

Jelane Caspar serves as the Communications Ecosystem Development Executive for Oracle Communications. With over 30 years of experience in the telecom industry, Jelane has led strategic client teams across a variety of verticals for organizations such as Sprint, Focal, AT&T, Vodafone, and Oracle. Joining Oracle in 2021 as a Global Vice President in the Strategic Client Group, she led teams supporting North American communications and media companies. In her current role, Jelane is dedicated to fostering growth by expanding partnerships, both internal and external, particularly dedicated to the Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP). A passionate advocate for client-focused collaboration, Jelane thrives on driving innovation and delivering measurable business success. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is actively involved in charitable initiatives and serves as Vice Chair of the Board for Neighbors Link, a non-profit organization. Jelane earned her degree from Michigan State University and continues to leverage her expertise and leadership to make a positive impact both professionally and within her community.

Gayathri Jeganmohan is a Software Engineer at Microsoft with nearly a decade of expertise in IoT and Embedded Software development. She currently leads several projects within Azure IoT Operations, focusing on building solutions that enhance observability and improve the developer experience for highly scalable, distributed brokers. Previously, Gayathri made significant contributions at Intel as part of the Windows OS team, where she worked on improving device drivers and optimizing Azure Cognitive Services for Intel platforms. In 2017, she represented Intel at the Microsoft Ignite Conference, showcasing an Anomaly Detection application powered by Edge computing. She also holds few patents with her contribution to tech industry. Passionate about mentorship and community building, she actively mentors aspiring young girls through Global Give Back and serves on the leadership team for Microsoft’s Women in IoT and Early Career groups.

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Anomaly detection Creating Business Value in Different Domains

Session Abstract:

We will review different use cases from Manufacturing, Oil&Gas, Transportation and how anomaly detection has been critical to creating business value. We will discuss the challenges, the successes, and the learnings based on panelists experiences.

Speakers:

Dr. Gul Ege is the Senior Global Director for SAS IoT Research & Development (R&D), leading advanced analytical components innovation for SAS’ global customer and partner stakeholders. Dr. Ege leads a team of world-class scientists, helping SAS customers and stakeholders solve complex, real-world problems. Dr. Ege has held positions of incremental responsibility within SAS R&D for over 34 years. She has significant expertise in high-value vertical markets; having led projects in Finance, Risk, Retail, Energy and Manufacturing over the course of her career. Dr. Ege holds a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering. She received her Ph.D. from NC State University and is a registered professional engineer in the State of North Carolina. A celebrated career engineer and scientist, she has been awarded the SAS CEO Award of Excellence and the NCSU Industrial and System Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award. As an IoT and AI industry leader, Dr. Ege holds leadership positions at several industry organizations and associations, including as Chairperson of the NCSU-ASSIST Advisory Board and as an Advisory Board Member of both NCSU-CARTA and the IoT Community–where she holds the position of Chairperson on the Artificial Intelligence of Things Center of Excellence (COE). She is also a proud member the INFORMS-Edelman Committee and SIGKDD. Dr. Ege is passionate about mentoring, with a particular focus on supporting young women in STEM and empowering junior team members. She lives in Cary, North Carolina and enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two young grandchildren and devotes her free time to causes benefitting the well-being of women and children.

Kim Liddle – Senior Director, Manufacturing Analytics within the Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization at Ford Motor Company. In this role, Kim leads a global team to deliver innovative data and analytics solutions with speed, scale and quality, leveraging Generative AI and the latest cloud technologies. Kim is a dynamic technology leader who partners with the business, has strategic vision and the political savvy to successfully collaborate across organizational boundaries.   Kim has spent 28+ years in automotive marketing & sales, manufacturing, analytics, and IT audit with extensive experience managing large scale software delivery projects exceeding $30M/year with 250+ direct reports.  She holds a BSE in Industrial & Operations Engineering from University of Michigan and an MBA in Information Systems Management from Wayne State University. On a personal note, Kim has been married for 24 years with two sons currently attending Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.  She is an avid golfer and loves to travel.

Audrey Reznik  is a Sr. Principal Software Engineer in the Red Hat Cloud Services – OpenShift Data Science team focusing on managed services, AI/ML workloads and next-generation platforms. She has been working in the IT Industry for over 20 years in full stack development to data science roles. As a former technical advisor and data scientist Audrey has been instrumental in educating data scientists and developers about what the OpenShift platform is and how to use OpenShift containers (images) to organize, develop, train and deploy intelligent applications using MLOps. She is passionate about Data Science and in particular the current opportunities with ML and Open Source technologies.

Pooja Dewan, Ph.D. –  2022& 2023 Top 100 D&A leader l ex-CDAO @Otis Elevators, BNSF Railway

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Harnessing Edge IoT for Mission-Critical Applications: From Essential Insights to Actionable Impact

Converged Edge Center of Excellence Panel (CECoE) led by newly appointed Chair - Cole Edmundson, will discuss the key trends from a Security, Edge, AI and Communications standpoint.

Speakers:

Cole Edmundson is a highly accomplished IoT expert with a deep passion for driving innovation and creating cutting-edge solutions. With a strong background in technology and a comprehensive understanding of IoT, Cole has firmly established himself as a thought leader in the industry. Throughout his career, Cole has successfully implemented IoT strategies that optimize business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional user experiences. His ability to identify emerging trends and transform them into tangible business opportunities has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a forward-thinking and results-driven trusted advisor. With extensive experience spanning various industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, transportation, retail, public safety, and energy, Cole has consistently provided strategic guidance and implementation expertise, helping organizations unlock the full potential of end-to-end IoT solutions. His unwavering commitment to excellence positions him as a leading authority within the IoT ecosystem. Cole’s relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible continues to shape the future of IoT, generating meaningful data-based outcomes for individuals and enterprises alike.

Guy Merritt  is an experienced C-suite executive, Guy has 35 years engineering leadership advising and developing IoT solutions, native cloud-based systems, products and engineering & manufacturing test solutions for a wide variety of industries. He is an author of the award-winning book “Proactive Risk Management: Controlling Uncertainty in Product Development.”

Dr. Tom Bradicich, PhD, Chairman of the IoT Community Board of Advisors, began his career at IBM, where he was an IBM Fellow, R&D VP, Distinguish Engineer, and Server CTO. At National Instruments, an Operational Technologies (OT) company, he served as an NI Fellow and company officer, pioneering Big Analog Data™ solutions. While at HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Tom held various roles including R&D VP, HPE Fellow, Global Head of Edge & IoT Software Labs, and General Manager, As GM, he lead the global business unit, Servers and Edge Systems and Software, with P&L, worldwide sales, R&D, and customer experience ownership. Opening three global Innovation Labs, and exceeding salsas quotes by achieving revenue growth of over $250M, Tom’s business unit was the fastest growing in HPE.

Audrey Reznik is a Sr. Principal Software Engineer in the Red Hat Cloud Services – OpenShift Data Science team focusing on managed services, AI/ML workloads and next-generation platforms. She has been working in the IT Industry for over 20 years in full stack development to data science roles. As a former technical advisor and data scientist Audrey has been instrumental in educating data scientists and developers about what the OpenShift platform is and how to use OpenShift containers (images) to organize, develop, train and deploy intelligent applications using MLOps. She is passionate about Data Science and in particular the current opportunities with ML and Open Source technologies.

Todd Spraggins  is an unapologetic telecom evangelist with an extensive career of deploying leading-edge solutions to many of the world’s largest service providers. As Director of Strategy in the Oracle Communications CTO office, he pushes the boundaries of what Operators can do with SaaS by bringing the mobile core to the web-scale cloud. He holds a Masters of Science in Telecommunications from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelors of Science and Engineering from Tulane University.

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Harnessing AI for Innovation and Growth

Session Abstract:

This fireside chat to explore the evolution of AI within finance roles and demonstrate how finance professionals can leverage AI to enhance business processes, drive innovation, and achieve organizational growth.

During the fireside, our rockstar speakers will delve into the practical applications of AI in finance, providing real-world examples of how AI has significantly improved efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making. They will also discuss the practical considerations for implementing AI successfully.

During the virtual event, you will:

1. Understand the evolution of AI in finance—explore how AI has transformed finance roles and the financial industry.

2. Highlight opportunities and challenges for women finance professionals in the AI landscape.

3. Understand how AI can boost accuracy, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in finance.

Speakers:

May Lam , Director, AI Program Management, Oracle

Laura Moss, VP of Finance at Cohere

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GenAI-Powered Quality and Compliance Innovation: Bridging Product Design with Regulatory Standards Across Cloud Enterprise and Distributed IoT Ecosystems

Session Abstract:

In the session, “GenAI-Powered Quality and Compliance Innovation: Bridging Product Design with Regulatory Standards Across Cloud Enterprise and Distributed IoT Ecosystems,” we’ll introduce a transformative approach to aligning project requirements with regulatory standards across complex ecosystems. From defining project requirements to mapping them to regulatory documentation across both internal and external repositories, this session will illustrate how to gather critical data, contextualize it, and identify areas where product development practices may need improvement. Attendees will learn strategies for pinpointing issues within test cases, code, and project communications, enabling proactive quality and compliance management. We’ll discuss how these insights can enhance agile workflows, showing ways for Scrum teams to seamlessly incorporate regulatory and quality checkpoints. Imagine your quality team gaining real-time visibility into compliance gaps. Envision the agility of a fully integrated system that swiftly adapts to changes, ensuring both speed and compliance.

Speaker:

With more than 30 years of product development experience across various industries, Dave Rowe has held key roles, including Lead Architect, Lead Developer, Data Engineer, Program Manager, and Product Manager. He has led critical engagements in medical device technologies, focusing on engineering and FDA compliance, as well as in digital health solutions, from initial concept to HIPAA compliance. David’s expertise spans application architecture, development, and device integration, randing from wearables to implanted devices and Lean optimization in surgical supply chains. His background also encompasses machine learning model development and IoT solutions integration across multiple industries.

Currently, as EVP for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Intellias, David drives initiatives in engineering, quality, and regulatory compliance innovation.

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How real-time communications improve public safety outcomes and police transparency

Session Abstract:

Oracle Public Safety is a technology suite that empowers public safety to respond to emergencies with connected police officers who can see video of the scene, communicate with each other in real time, and be guided by a supervisor who manages the scene remotely with real time video. Within the technology stack, Oracle’s ECP platform integrates drone feeds, Oracle body worn camera video streams, and security cameras to give first responders the right information in real time. Learn about how Oracle IoT policing technology is improving school safety, incident management, and police transparency. This talk will explain how Oracle’s ECP technology platform delivers video conferencing, workflows to manage communications, recording of video feeds in Oracle Cloud, and included cellular or satellite connectivity. Learn about how this technology is used in law enforcement and can be extended as a platform to meet your communication needs.

Speaker:

Sean McCarthy, Vice President of Product Strategy for Oracle Local Government has spent the last decade bringing modern technologies to law enforcement including the initial adoption of body worn cameras, the earlies 911 centers operating in the cloud, and the growing adoption of AI-powered police workflows for faster and more accurate police reports.

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Proactive Serendipity – finding new revenue streams and business models in IoT

Session Abstract:

Through real-world examples, this session will highlight the hazards of “model-lock” and how to break out of it with the “Proactive Serendipity” process, a straightforward approach of redefining core system/data elements, obtaining fresh perspectives, rapid prototyping, and agile evolution based on real-world feedback. These practical strategies can lead to surprising new revenue streams and business models in the IoT space.

Speaker:

Scott Pitts is a veteran entrepreneur and executive with a strong track record in technology and finance, including successfully scaling and exiting several SaaS startups. He was also an investor and mentor in the Wearable World IoT accelerator, where he was directly involved in multiple IoT scale-ups. Scott is currently a fractional C-suite executive for a group of companies including President at Rocket Communications, a UX design/build firm with a concentration in the DoD Space domain; Chief product Officer at FuSE, the leading LCFS credit monetization platform in the US and Canada, and Chief Strategy Officer at Build Momentum, a leading US clean energy transition consultancy.

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The RoI of IoT – Showcasing Impact and Benefits from IOT Projects

Session Absract:

As the IoT revolution gets underway, the experience spectrum of companies with IoT implementations can be divided into 3 broad areas:

Nascent IoT implementations – Brand new, green field introduction of IoT, looking to find a foothold Mid-cycle implementations – IoT Initiatives that are mid flight for a few years now, looking to navigate well known blindspots and improve immediate value delivery * Established long running implementations – Well established long running IoT efforts, looking for strategic value and sustenance based on capability added to enterprise

An agile Portfolio Management approach will be shown to be the catalyst that can ensure mission delivery and ROI for all the 3 stages above.That will be the focus of this presentation.

Speaker:

Murali Kulathumani, PMP, CSM, MBA is the author of two best selling books on Portfolio Management. He has been featured in the Harvard Business Review and has over 25 years of IT management experience. He has successfully managed large project portfolios at leading Silicon Valley firms such as Cisco, Symantec, and Kaiser Permanente. Murali has extensive knowledge of the full spectrum of portfolio capabilities. This leading expert also pioneered a simplified form of earned value management, called mEVM, which has been well received by industry practitioners and a number of organizations. In fact, it has become the standard at a billion-dollar business unit of a leading health care provider in the United States. Mr. Kulathumani has a technical degree in Electrical Engineering from Bangalore University and an MBA from Purdue University. Murali earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from the Project Management Institute and he is a Certified Scrum Master. He is a published author, consultant, trainer, professional speaker, and has also taught courses as an adjunct professor at Purdue University.Murali has witnessed first-hand the turnarounds that can take place with proper guidance. This motivated him to share his expertise and to formalize this body of knowledge in the form of a book that explains in detail how to effectively manage project portfolios in real-world practice. His goal is to help practitioners and companies that have been struggling to implement portfolio management because there hasn’t been enough guidance about which success factors deliver the greatest impact.

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IoT Security Panel Discussion

Speakers:

Oscar De Leon, IoT Solution partnership with ITS Practices (Digital Velocity, Hybrid Infrastructure, Security), CDW, has 25+ years experience in Data Networks, OT, Sensor technology, Cloud and AI. He has helped to transition BAS/OSS service organization from install to integration consulting services. He has partnerships with agricultural equipment manufacturer deployed IR system to improve crop germination. He is involved in managing and developing Strategic Partnerships for Dell IoT Business. He has created cold chain monitoring/managing/tracking solution for the two largest grocery retailers in the world. He has digitized the process of JIT (Just-In-Time) warehousing/delivery for automotive manufacturing site. He has developed a carrier grade sensor solution to monitor fracking operations via cellular Successful deployment of CO (Central Office) environmental monitoring and control system. At Honeywell he develop a building simulator on Niagara Frameworks to train the Forge Smart Building SaaS Platform rules engine.

Dr. Tom Bradicich, Chairman of the IoT Community Board of Advisors, began his career at IBM, where he was an IBM Fellow, R&D VP, Distinguish Engineer, and Server CTO. At National Instruments, an Operational Technologies (OT) company, he served as an NI Fellow and company officer, pioneering Big Analog Data™ solutions. While at HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Tom held various roles including R&D VP, HPE Fellow, Global Head of Edge & IoT Software Labs, and General Manager, As GM, he lead the global business unit, Servers and Edge Systems and Software, with P&L, worldwide sales, R&D, and customer experience ownership. Opening three global Innovation Labs, and exceeding salsas quotes by achieving revenue growth of over $250M, Tom’s business unit was the fastest growing in HPE. Tom and his team developed and launched dozens of systems and software products, such as advanced as-a-Service (aaS) software for cloud managed remote infrastructure, edge-as-a-service, and converged IT/Operational Technologies (OT). And the creation of several new product categories such as notebook computers, smartphones (IBM Simon™), Converged Systems (IBM BladeCenter™), Converged Edge Systems & Sofware (HPE Edgeline™), and OT and edge management software and platforms (HPE OTLink). Tom’s teams designed and launched the first 64 bit enterprise ARM server, the first x86 server with on-chip graphics, and IBM’s first prototype notebook computer. He incepted and directed the HPE Channel-to-Edge Institute partner program, and led company-wide strategies and venture/M&A assessments, and led HPE’s first corporate IoT & edge strategy.

Scott Pitts is a veteran entrepreneur and executive with a strong track record in technology and finance, including successfully scaling and exiting several SaaS startups. He was also an investor and mentor in the Wearable World IoT accelerator, where he was directly involved in multiple IoT scale-ups. Scott is currently a fractional C-suite executive for a group of companies including President at Rocket Communications, a UX design/build firm with a concentration in the DoD Space domain; Chief product Officer at FuSE, the leading LCFS credit monetization platform in the US and Canada, and Chief Strategy Officer at Build Momentum, a leading US clean energy transition consultancy.

Kris Kortright started his first ISP in 1991 as Sojourn Systems Ltd, and then spent 27 years working in the ISP industry for Tier-1/2 providers such as Continental Cablevision, MediaOne, Time Warner Cable and Comcast. He is versed in optical and Layer 2/3 networking, cybersecurity, PC and datacenter hardware, Linux and Windows, storage area networks, integration architecture, VoIP, software development and leading operational teams. Kris also holds a US Patent for automating the integration of network management systems (US Patent US7,523,184 B2) and has extensive experience in electronics, micro-controllers, 3D printing and 3D modelling. More recently, Kris had spent 2+ years on the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, fighting for Ukraine’s independence alongside of the IT Army of Ukraine and others. He has recently joined Global Technology SaaS (GTSaaS) to help America and the Western-World strengthen their cybersecurity posture and introduce effective solutions to the market that help mitigate the risk of harm from imminent CyberWar-level threats.

Volodymyr Demkiv is an accomplished IT professional having 16+ years of experience in solution development services, with a specific focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) applications for the Facility Management, Agriculture, and Manufacturing sectors. Volodymyr’s proven record of successful project deliveries powered with a deep understanding of IoT principles and the latest advancements in the field, enable him to translate complex business requirements into practical IoT solutions. Having combined passion for technology and commitment to client success, Volodymyr helps organizations across the globe embrace on their digital transformation journey and optimize processes with the power of connected devices. Pitts is a veteran entrepreneur and executive with a strong track record in technology and finance, including successfully scaling and exiting several SaaS startups. He was also an investor and mentor in the Wearable World IoT accelerator, where he was directly involved in multiple IoT scale-ups. Scott is currently a fractional C-suite executive for a group of companies including President at Rocket Communications, a UX design/build firm with a concentration in the DoD Space domain; Chief product Officer at FuSE, the leading LCFS credit monetization platform in the US and Canada, and Chief Strategy Officer at Build Momentum, a leading US clean energy transition consultancy.

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Women of IoT CoE Networking Event - Volunteer request

Hi everyone, I’m reaching out as the chair of the Women of IoT Center of Excellence (CoE) within the IoT Community.  Oracle and the IoT Community have graciously provided us space to host a Women of IoT Networking event during the upcoming IoT Grand Slam 12/11 and 12/12. We would like to use this as an opportunity to network with female students from Design Tech (d.tech) High School, but we need your help! 

The Networking event will take place on 12/11 from 12:50 - 13:30. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for female students to network, ask questions, and receive support and encouragement from other women that have pursued careers in technology. The number of students we can invite is based on the number of volunteers we have. 

Would you be willing to commit to attending the Networking event and talking informally with these students?  If so, please send an email to [email protected] before end of day on 12/3.  

Lunch will be provided. Best regards, Emily

Join our next IoT MasterClass December 5th 2024 (Online)

Course Overview:

As businesses strive to stay competitive in an increasingly digital world, hyperautomation has emerged as a key driver of operational efficiency and innovation. The integration of IoT into hyperautomation processes is revolutionizing industries by bridging the gap between physical and digital environments. This session will explore how IoT-powered hyperautomation enables real-time data collection, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. Attendees will gain insights into the transformative potential of IoT, key use cases, and considerations for adopting these technologies to unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation.

Presenter:

Surya Kommareddy is a Director of Industry Solutions at Oracle where he drives thought leadership, vision, and transformative initiatives using Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and continuous innovation. With a wealth of diverse experiences, Surya employs a systems approach to innovation. He also leads Oracle’s Manufacturing Innovation Lab, managing operations and co-innovating creative solution experiences utilizing advanced technologies such as IoT, Cloud, AI/ML/GenAI, and robotics.

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IoT Community Masterclasses include

• on-topic user centered content,

• interactive workshops and tutorials

• provide insight, results, and key takeaways.

Who should attend the IoT Community Masterclasses?

The IoT Community Masterclass series, is an extension to the IoT Slam – series of events, is where the new multi-disciplinary community is forming around the convergence of software and hardware for:

• Engineers

• Researchers

• Roboticists

• Makers

• Developers

• Designers

• Founders

• Innovators

• From, Industry, Enterprise, Government & Academia

Joining the IoT Community Master Class Series provides you with:

• Learn different themes and outcomes

• Hear about the latest IoT and cloud products, services and solutions from multiple industry verticals.

• Validate you IoT Strategy, and plug in your team to execute

• All materials will be recorded for On-Demand Playback

IoT Center of Excellence Appointment

Cole Edmundson, Oracle, appointed Chair of the Converged Edge Center of Excellence

The IoT Community is delighted to announce that Cole Edmundson, Oracle, is appointed as the new Chair of the CECoE. Please join us in congratulating Cole on taking the reins of this critically important special interest group that is part of the IoT Community family. We take this opportunity to send a HUGE thank you to the former Chair - Eric Simone, for his dedicated efforts that have led this CoE to become a posterchild of the IoT Community CoE initiatives. He will stay involved in the next iteration to be announced in early 2025.

Cole Edmundson is a highly accomplished IoT expert with a deep passion for driving innovation and creating cutting-edge solutions. With a strong background in technology and a comprehensive understanding of IoT, Cole has firmly established himself as a thought leader in the industry. Throughout his career, Cole has successfully implemented IoT strategies that optimize business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional user experiences. His ability to identify emerging trends and transform them into tangible business opportunities has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a forward-thinking and results-driven trusted advisor. With extensive experience spanning various industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, transportation, retail, public safety, and energy, Cole has consistently provided strategic guidance and implementation expertise, helping organizations unlock the full potential of end-to-end IoT solutions. His unwavering commitment to excellence positions him as a leading authority within the IoT ecosystem. Cole’s relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible continues to shape the future of IoT, generating meaningful data-based outcomes for individuals and enterprises alike.

IoT Community and NetSuite have an amazing offer for our Corporate Members and Individual IoT Practitioners Members!

We are thrilled to unveil the latest initiative aimed at providing even greater value to our members by introducing our partnership with Oracle NetSuite!

By joining this program, IoT Community will be able to provide our members with exclusive access to NetSuite preferred pricing and industry resources. With NetSuite cloud ERP, organizations can increase productivity, improve efficiencies, and provide the visibility and control needed to run successful businesses.

NetSuite serves tens of thousands of customers to help satisfy omnichannel shoppers with a unified financial system covering inventory and order management, ecommerce, CRM and marketing, and more!

Our partnership provides the community with the chance to secure preferred pricing on NetSuite.

Other benefits of the IoT Community/NetSuite partnership include:

• Ongoing educational opportunities via joint webinars, podcasts, in-person educational sessions, and/or presenting at annual association meetings.

• Collaboration with NetSuite’s dedicated Associations and Buying Groups team to discuss best practices and industry challenges, and access NetSuite’s expansive network to provide technology solutions for growth.

• A central point of contact for questions and escalations to help ensure success.

As part of the NetSuite Associations and Buying Groups program, IoT Community will receive technical and functional support including preferred pricing for NetSuite software and related services, educational resources, and dedicated customer success support. To share best practices and foster professional engagement, members are also invited to join industry events and networking opportunities with NetSuite’s expansive partner network.

If you would like to see how your company can grow with NetSuite please reach out to Austen Wise <[email protected]> to get the conversation started and make sure you reference IoT Community / IoT Gravity to benefit from your exclusive discount! #OracleNetSuite

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