Amos Purdy

Amos Purdy, an MBA and electrical engineering expert with over 15 years in industrial automation, shares his journey through MES and SCADA systems across diverse industries, including EV battery manufacturing. He discusses the challenges of translating theoretical solutions into practical applications on production lines. The conversation explores the importance of real-world projects over credentials, the balance of hiring web developers versus plant veterans, and modernizing legacy plants by enhancing data transparency and mitigating risk. Amos also highlights the evolving role of AI in manufacturing and the criticality of hobbyist energy in driving innovation.