LinkedinLive Episodes

In this LinkedIn live panel discussion Nikki and Ali G speak with 3 Automotive Industry professionals. This includes Louis Khalayli (Sr. Mechatronics Consultant), Anja Wriedt (Senior Consultant at EPLAN), and Hannah Halcomb (Controls Engineer at GM). The panel covers various topics such as robotics, programming, education, safety, and gender diversity in the automotive field. They also discuss AI and its various applications in the world. Each guest opens up about their own experiences and how ...

In another LinkedIn Live episode, Nikki talks to Automation Controls Engineer Katelyn Desrochers. Katelyn, who recently got her Associates in Automation Engineering Technology on top of her Mechanical Engineering bachelor's talks about her experience breaking into automation, being a woman in the manufacturing industry, and her passion for promoting STEM and manufacturing careers to the next generation. You can check Katelyn out on her LinkedIn. Check out the Linkedin Live episode on Automati...

While Nikki was at the 2023 Manufacturing in America conference in Detroit, she got to catch up with the U.S. Program Manager of Siemens Cooperates with Education, Amanda Beaton. Amanda and Nikki chat about how she got into the world of industrial automation, how the Siemens Cooperates with Education program reaches rural and low-income youth, helping students find careers in automation and mechatronics, and a little bit about what is going on at MiA! Thank you to all our supporters, especia...

In this LinkedIn Live, Nikki and Ali G spoke with Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov with Manufacturing Hub Network. You better be in this episode for the long haul. They cover a variety of topics like the pros and cons of in-person versus remote technical learning and networking, fixing pain points in operational technology, and cross-functional teams. Check out Dave and Vlad at Manufacturing Hub Network. Thank you to our special sponsors Siemens and iNSUPPLi for this episode. Thank you t...

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation between Nikki and Alex Marcy, the CEO of Corso Systems, an Ignition Premier Integrator specializing in the seamless connection of SCADA, MES, PLCs, HMIs, and more (without getting caught up in the Industry4.0 buzz). In this episode, Alex shares his experiences of starting his own business and the personal and professional growth that has shaped his understanding of the importance of diversity within his teams and the industry at large. Nik...

This week, Nikki and guest host Courtney Fernandez speak with Ale Walker, Director of Business Development at Gray Solutions. Ale has lived an eventful life going from pro-golfer to doing business development in the industrial automation and robotics world. Ale speaks about her past, the importance of bringing tech to rural communities, and just having a good time and enjoying what you do. This is the first in-person episode where we are all together (aside from a virtual pop-in from Ali G) an...

This week, Nikki was joined by guest host and fellow Automation Lady Courtney Fernandez, while interviewing Don Kiolbassa. Don is the author of "The Tao of the Side Hustle" which brings buddhism, martial arts, and business all into one. We get into Don's experiences in his own side hustles, a great urban legend and its ties into business, and self-respect. Check out the full episode on our page. Thank you to all our supporters, especially our main sponsors Clarify and FactoryFix Co-Hosts are...

In this episode, we catch up with Blue Collar Automation founder Brennen Dugger. We discuss his beginnings, his experience working at a pharma end user, OEM, a plant, and eventually how he came to create his own company. This was recorded as a LinkedIn live with Brennen on the road so we recommend you catch the replay on LI for the full experience. See the full video on our LinkedIn page. Check out Blue Collar Automation for systems integration needs from the design and build of electrical pan...

Welcome to Season 2 of Automation Ladies! In this episode of Automation Ladies, Ali and Nikki interview Courtney Fernandez, who has a background in embedded systems design and industrial automation. Courtney shares her experience working in the field and the excitement of playing with new technology. They discuss the importance of clear communication in projects and the challenges of working with different companies and clients. Courtney also emphasizes the importance of networking and learni...

In this first live LinkedIn episode, we spoke with Roohi from Qanare Engineering about her experiences in the Pakistan Air Force, motherhood, and her journey. Check out the full video on our LinkedIn page. The sponsor of this episode is Siemens, to learn more check out: https://sie.ag/3gdJX2A Audio for this episode was recorded with LinkedIn. Thank you to all our supporters, especially our main sponsors Clarify and FactoryFix Co-Hosts are Alicia Gilpin Director of Engineering at Process and ...