Automation Ladies
The podcast where girls talk industrial automation!
We interview people from all walks of life in the Industrial Automation industry. Through a personal narrative/conversational framework we talk about PLCs, SCADA, IIoT, Machine Vision, Industrial Robots, Pneumatics, Control Systems, Process Automation, Factory Automation, Systems Integration, Entrepreneurship, Career Stories, Personal Journeys, Company Culture, and any other interesting and timely topic we want to discuss.
Co-Hosted by Nikki Gonzales, Ali G & Courtney Fernandez - find them on LinkedIn!
Episodes
83 episodes
Connecting Through Content Creation, Cultural Exchange, & Personal Growth w/Jakob Sagatowski
Balancing work, life, and personal growth with cultural experiences and collaborative mindsets. Join us for a hearty conversation with Jakob...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:00:51
Exploring Cybersecurity in Industrial Automation w/ Michael Grollmus
Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing fields, offering a wealth of job opportunities. Join us as we discuss the challenges and advancements in cybersecurity in industrial automation with Michael Grollmus, CEO of...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:02:59
Insights on Effective Social Media in the Industrial Sector with Susan Wilson
If you know us ladies, you know we love to network, both in-person and online, especially through social media. Join us, as we delve into the wonders and the transformations of social media with Susan Wilson from Inductive Automation.&nbs...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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22:38
Modernizing Dairy Farming with Automation ft. Vinny Endres
Nikki & Ali, sit down with Vinny Endres, owner of Bitmasked Automation & a trailblazer in dairy farm automation. Vinny shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm to becoming a diesel mechanic, then discovering his passion for el...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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55:50
Building a Visionary Business in Automation with Erick Collins
What happens when a young troublemaker with a love for computers and cars finds himself at the forefront of the robotics and machine vision industries? Nikki and Courtney chat with Erick Collins, owner of Rockport Integration and Automation.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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39:15
Leveraging Expert Collaboration & TikTok with Kathy at Flex-Line Automation & Ed from HARTING (Automate 2024)
Ali and Nikki sit down with Kathy Rinne, the Conveyor Cougar from Flex-Line Automation, and Ed Garstkiewicz, Sr. Industry Segment Manager of Automation and Robotics from HARTING.They touch on how in the ever-evolving landscape of indust...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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24:40
Revolutionizing Automation with Corey at HARTING & Ale at Gray Solutions (Automate 2024)
Join the Automation Ladies once again at Automate 2024 as they chat with Corey Jenkins from HARTING and Ale Walker from Gray Solutions. Corey dives into the engineering magic behind HARTING's plug-and-play solutions, while Ale brings a personal...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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21:08
Bridging Innovation and Culture with Casey from HARTING (Automate 2024)
Join the Automation Ladies as they chat with Casey Spitz, the VP of Development and Innovation at HARTING. She takes us through setting up product development teams in the US, all things connectors, and customer engagement strategies. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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24:52
From SPE Standards to Hands-On Automation with McKenzie from CLN of SF and Ed from HARTING (Automate 2024)
Join us as the Automation Ladies sit down with McKenzie Reed, President of Single Paired Ether Standards Development / CLN of South Florida, and Ed Garskowitz, Business Development Manager at HARTING. Mckenzie shares his journey fr...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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44:44
News Ways of Networking with Chris at Manufacturing Happy Hour & Amanda at HARTING (Automate 2024)
Ali and Nikki speak with Chris Luecke from Manufacturing Happy Hour and Amanda Marx, Senior VP of Marketing Digital Strategy & IT at HARTING. This minisode goes from casual LinkedIn conversations to establishing a dynamic community for wome...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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19:38
Exploring Festo's Innovations with Sandro at Festo & Lucas at HARTING (Automate 2024)
Ready to revolutionize your approach to automation and connectivity? Join us on the show floor at Automate, where Nikki and Ali sit down with two industry powerhouses, Sandro Quintero from Festo and Lucas Knapp from HARTING. You'll uncover the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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25:34
Trends that are Reshaping Manufacturing Automation with Luis at Siemens & Ed at HARTING (Automate 2024)
In this second "minisode" from the floor of Automate 2024, Nikki and Ali sit down with Ed Garstkiewicz, Senior Industry Segment Manager at HARTING...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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17:34
Flexible Navigation with Srna at OTTO and Ed from HARTING (Automate 2024)
In this first "minisode" from Automate, Nikki and Ali sit down with Srna Okukua, Head of Marketing at OTTO by Rockwell Automation, and
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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29:07
Robot Royalty with Vanessa Loiola
In this season 3 finale, the Automation Ladies have a chat with Founder and CEO of Valoy Automation, Vanessa Loiola.They discuss and emphasize the importance of training and troubleshooting skills for operators to reduce downtime and im...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:01:46
A Data Driven World with Phil Seboa
In this week's episode, Nikki and Ali chat with Technical Sales Executive at Inductive Automation, Phil Seboa.They discuss the importance of IT and OT, his journey from electrician into the IT-centric world of automation, the impa...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:11:35
Elevating Industrial Automation (AHTD Spring Meeting Live Recap)
In a previous Linkedin Live, Nikki and Ali recap the AHTD Spring Meeting with founder of QuoteBeam, Roman Piszcz. They discuss the importance of the Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD) and encourage others in the in...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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42:47
SCADA System Integration with Hassana Abubakar
In Automation Ladies fashion we had some technical difficulties during this episode, but the Ladies and Hassana Abubakar, a SCADA engineer at Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, had a great time.Hassana presented an amazing slideshow t...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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42:37
Innovation, Networking, and Giving Back with Preston Hadley (Linkedin Live)
In this Linkedin Live, Nikki along with a pop up from Ali, interview Preston Hadley, President and Founder of Envision Automation & Controls. Preston starts with his introduction to automation with working in a family business,...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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55:09
Connecting the Future with Ed Garstkiewicz and Goda Inokaityte
In this special episode, Nikki and Ali speak with Ed Garstkiewicz (Business Development Manager) and Goda Inokaityte (Product Manager) at HARTING. They talk about the challenges of selecting and designing connectors, the benefits of usi...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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54:30
The State of Smart Manufacturing with Andy Stump and Vitória Régia Oliveira (Linkedin Live)
In this previous Linkedin Live episode, Nikki catches up with Andy Stump (Director of Business Development at Rockwell Automation), and Vitória Régia Oliveira (Lead in Maintenance, Facilities, and Project Engineering at Magna International).
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:04:35
The Importance of Patience with Dale Parker (Linkedin Live)
Nikki and Ali had the chance to speak to Dale Parker, Design Engineering Manager at Keystone Gas Services.Dale talks about his interest in getting UL 508A certification, sharing knowledge and mentoring the next generation of automation,...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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58:18
Exploring Neurodiversity with Jason Bean (Linkedin Live)
In this previous , Nikki and Ali talk to Jason Bean, founder of M-Path Consulting and IIoT Market Specialist at Pepperl+Fuchs Group.Jason discusses working in various industries, his...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:06:56
Automation Abroad with Vitória Régia Oliveira
In this pre-recorded episode, all the Automation Ladies chat with Vitória Régia Oliveira, Lead in Maintenance, Facilities, and Project Engineering at Magna International.The ladies get the chance to discuss creating women in automation ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:01:44
Uniting Expertise with Sarah and Jessica at BBP (Linkedin Live)
This week Nikki and Ali speak with Sarah Sonnier, Data Scientist and Jessica Williams, Controls Engineer at BBP. They discuss the challenges of integrating IT and OT, AI's usefulness in tasks like programming (with some human...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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54:28
Insights into Machine Vision with Yamini Vattipalli
In this episode, Nikki interviews Yamini Vattipalli, Director of Operations at Easy Automation Systems. Yamini shares her journey from being an image processing engineer to her current role. They discuss the challenges and im...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:03:56