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We are proud to introduce the speakers who will bring deep industry expertise and transformative ideas to our stage.
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Dave Carpels - Umicore - Process Data Consultant (TrendLab Europe)
Dave started his career at Umicore in 1991 as a process coordinator, gaining experience in metal refining flows and leading large production teams. His interest in informatics led him to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the field and earn several Microsoft certifications through IT projects, mainly process-related.
In 2011, he launched a pilot with M2IS for UPMR Hoboken and has since focused on Osisoft PI, M2IS, TrendMiner, and reporting. Together with his team, he onboarded 300+ operators in M2IS and 50+ process engineers in HPS and TrendHub. In 2024, the goal is to establish Contexthub as the standard solution for process context and operator sheets at UPMR.
Mark Junkins - Lhoist - Sr. Process Engineer (TrendLab Americas)
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 1995. His professional career began as a contractor supporting Union Carbide, where his work focused on OSHA 1910 compliance documentation, establishing a strong foundation in regulatory compliance and industrial safety. In 1997, Mr. Junkins entered the cement industry as a Process Engineer with Ash Grove Cement. Over the course of his career, he held similar technical roles through subsequent organizational transitions to Lafarge and Argos, developing extensive expertise in kiln operations, process optimization, and overall plant performance. Mr. Junkins later relocated to Texas to join Texas Lehigh as a Senior Process Engineer and was subsequently promoted to Production Manager, where he assumed responsibility for plant operations and performance improvement initiatives. He currently serves as a Senior Process Engineer with Lhoist, based in the corporate office in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, Mr. Junkins focuses on lime manufacturing processes and continuous improvement efforts across operations.
Farhad Jalilian - Lhoist - Process Engineer (TrendLab Americas)
He holds a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria in Canada and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. He is a Process Engineer based in Fort Worth, Texas, with over eight years of experience driving operational excellence in manufacturing industries. He currently works for Lhoist North America, where he focuses on process optimization, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and performance improvement projects in chemical lime and dolime production systems. Prior to this, Farhad spent six years in the kraft pulp and paper production industry, where he progressed from Process Engineer to Operations Team Leader. In these roles, he reduced downtime, delivered cost savings, and improved production efficiency.
Yndalecia Martinez - Monument Chemical- Senior Production Engineer (TrendLab Americas)
She is Senior Production Engineer at Monument Chemical Houston, where she started as a Production Engineer 5 years ago. She is specialized in batch production of a wide range of products as well as new product implementation. Experience in Trendminer has allowed her & her team to deftly manage products throughout their production runs, leading to improved process safety, enhanced yield, and accurate production analysis for predicting future campaigns. Prior to her work at Monument, she worked in production engineering for adhesives, plastic injection molding, and powder paint coating.
Maurice Jilderda - SABIC - Lead Asset Performance Engineer (TrendLab Europe)
He is an experienced continuous improvement leader with more than 25 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, operations, and business improvements. He specializes in helping industrial organizations improve performance by aligning people, processes, assets, and technology to deliver sustainable business value.
With a foundation in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and extensive expertise in maintenance & engineering management, he brings a unique combination of technical knowledge and strategic business insight. He is recognized for translating complex challenges into practical improvement programs that enhance operational performance, reliability, and organizational effectiveness.
He is driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and empowering people to embrace change. By connecting strategy with execution, he enables organizations to achieve measurable results while building a culture of operational excellence and long-term success.
Ruud Timmermans - Nobian - MES Solution Architect (TrendLab Europe)
He graduated as a chemical engineer. He has worked in process automation over 25 years for automation vendors (Honeywell and Emerson) and end users (DSM, Vopak, VTTI and Nobian). In these roles he has gathered a lot of experience in process control, process automation and safety, as well as alarm management and manufacturing excellence. In his current position at Nobian he is responsible for bringing data from the shopfloor into manufacturing execution and data analysis systems, and in bringing forward digitalization initiatives within the organisation. This is done in a focus team of experts in logistics, continuous improvement, robotization, instrumentation and information technology.
Jan Maasland - AVR Afvalverwerking BV - Applicatiearchitect (TrendLab Europe)
He is an Application Architect at AVR, working at the intersection of IT and OT within an industrial processing environment. Throughout his career, he has focused on unlocking the value of process data by connecting systems, improving data quality, and enabling better operational insights. He has extensive experience with industrial data platforms such as GE Digital Historian, Plant Applications, Operations Hub, and analytics tools like TrendMiner. His work is centered on supporting engineers and operators in analyzing process behavior, troubleshooting issues, and improving plant performance through data-driven approaches.
In his current role, he focuses on integrating process data across systems, standardizing data models, and enabling scalable analytics solutions. By making data accessible and usable, he helps drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within AVR.
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