Kyle Crum | Source | Director of Advanced Technology at Rockwell Automation, Inc

As a director of advanced technology at Rockwell Automation, I have over 10 years of experience in leading and managing R&D projects that shape the future of industrial automation. I hold a certificate in management of technology from MIT Professional Education and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

My mission is to define and orchestrate the long-range technology development strategies that will create value and impact for my company, my team, and my industry. I lead a multi-disciplinary team of diverse professionals covering a wide range of topics, such as software, cloud, VR/AR, human-machine interactions, power electronics, communications, and control. I also serve as a start-up mentor at UWM Research Foundation, where I provide guidance on research process, industrial scale-up, and strategy. I am passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and mentoring, and I aim to leverage my competencies in VR/AR, cloud, and human-machine interactions to enhance the user experience and productivity in industrial automation.