Karl Braun Email & Phone Number

I have been in the computer industry since the late 1970's, with a broad background ranging from systems software development, implementation, and support (Tandy, Digital Research) to networking and systems operations (Novell, LSI Logic, Aristasoft). At my last position, my title was Operations Strategist at ZAG Technical Services, acting as an IT consultant for large accounts in the agriculture industry and city government, and helping our customers with factory automation and the integration of IT and OT data.I am currently running my own consulting practice, focusing on factory automation, integration of IT and OT systems, and Digital Transformation.My passion involves educating small to medium sized manufacturers on why they need to consider some form of digital transformation as a significant key to survival and growth, as well as making life better for them and their employees.Technical Skills: • Programming Languages: Python, C, C++• Data Analysis• Ignition (Inductive Automation)• MySql as integrated with python and Ignition• MQTT• Project Management• Network Design• SDWAN• Digital transformation• Industry standards and regulation compliance (SOx, SAS-70).

Listed skills include Data Center, Enterprise Software, It Operations, Security, and 16 others.