Introduction to Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is the name given to the current phase of the industrial revolution. It is the integration of smart digital technology and manufacturing and places an emphasis on automation, machine learning, and real-time data. In the panel discussion, our experts in simple terms will explain the concepts of Industry 4.0 and why one should learn more about it.
Moderated by Ray Koukari
Panel Members
- Jeff Daniel
- Ken Evans
- Matt Kirkner
- Peggy James
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Speakers
- Jeff Daniel
- Ken Evans
- Matt Kirkner
- Peggy James - UWP
Raymond Koukari Jr.Dean School of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Information Technology and Dean of Campus Affairs - SC Johnson iMET CenterRay Koukari, Jr is the Dean of Academic Affairs for the SC Johnson iMET Center and the Dean School of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Information Technology. Ray started his career at Gateway as an adjunct faculty member teaching IT courses. He became a full-time faculty member in August 2004,
teaching IT on the Racine campus. In January 2008 his accepted a position as Associate Dean of Business and IT. In July 2009, he was promoted to the Dean of Business and IT. In January 2018, Ray became the Dean School of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Information Technology. This new position was created to address the changes in the Manufacturing and arrival of Foxconn.
Prior to joining Gateway, Ray was the chair of the IT programs for the University of Phoenix, Waukesha Campus in Wisconsin as well as a faculty member teaching strategic planning at the graduate level for six years. He spent 25 years in the IT field working his way up from a computer keypunch, computer operator, network administrator, programmer, manager, director, and CIO.
Ray is a veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years obtaining the rank of staff sergeant. Ray holds an MBA degree in Financial Controls from Regent University, which he earned in 1999.