July 5×5 Night at Start Garden
Voting Closes:
July 21, 2025 11:59 am
Impact
Reduces unplanned downtime by detecting equipment or process issues before they cause disruptions
Improves product quality by surfacing hidden inconsistencies and tracking performance in real time
Accelerates problem-solving with AI-powered insights that help teams identify and fix root causes faster
Strengthens collaboration by giving all departments a shared view of live operational data
Supports smarter decisions by turning raw machine data into clear, actionable recommendations
Affordable and scalable, making advanced analytics accessible to teams that can't invest in enterprise tools
Built for lean teams, replacing the need for in-house analysts or complex IT systems with user-friendly AI
What I'll do with $5,000
We will use the $5,000 to complete our MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and launch our first live pilot with a small manufacturing partner. The funding will directly support:
Final feature development ā Integrating real-time dashboards, AI-powered alerts, and natural language query functionality
Edge data testing ā Simulating live machine data for testing reliability, speed, and tag mapping
Cloud infrastructure setup ā Covering costs for secure data storage, processing, and dashboard hosting during the pilot
Pilot deployment tools ā Creating onboarding materials, demo configurations, and basic UI customization for the pilot site
Feedback and iteration loop ā Collecting real user feedback from operators and managers to refine usability and performance
Quick Bio
2 yrs at Tremron (small concrete manufacturing) - Controls Engineer
5 yrs at J&J ā Medical Device manufacturing - Principal Engineer
2 yrs as Lead Data Scientist at McKesson
2nd Yr MBA - UofM (Ross)