Please join us at GTMI (Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute) in Rm. 114 (or via Zoom) for the 2024 GTMI Fall Lunch & Learn Lecture Series on Monday, November 4th featuring guest speakers - Dr. Kamran Paynabar and Karim Pourak

*Lunch to be provided for in-person attendees on a first come first served basis while supplies last (35 boxed lunches in total).

Registration is preferred but not required. In-person space is limited to around 40 attendees.

If you can't join us in-person, Zoom link: https://gatech.zoom.us/j/94192905022?pwd=WdMBv2JZaKrj2W8QeaWx0PbNCUI101.1

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Presentation Title: Operational AI in Manufacturing: Real Case Studies, Real Results

Presenter Bios:

Kamran Paynabar, Ph.D. is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Co-founder of ProcessMiner™. He is a leading expert in developing advanced statistical and machine-learning methodologies for industrial applications. Dr. Paynabar's research has been instrumental in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving system operations, and enabling proactive maintenance strategies. In addition to his role at ProcessMiner, Dr. Paynabar is a Fouts Family Early Career Professor and Associate Professor at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. His work has received significant recognition, with over 59 peer-reviewed journal publications, 21 research grants totaling over $2.5 million, and numerous awards, including best paper awards from prestigious societies such as INFORMS and IISE. Dr. Paynabar's impact extends beyond academia and industry, where his methodologies have been successfully applied across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. He has advised numerous Ph.D. students, many of whom have gone on to secure influential roles in both academia and industry. His entrepreneurial vision and technical expertise have helped ProcessMiner become a leading provider of AI-driven solutions, serving pulp and paper, plastics, and water treatment industries. Dr. Paynabar's commitment to innovation and excellence continues to drive advancements in process optimization and quality control.

Karim Pourak is a visionary technologist and accomplished serial entrepreneur based in Atlanta, Georgia. As the co-founder and CEO of ProcessMiner™, Karim leads a team dedicated to revolutionizing manufacturing through AI-driven process analytics and autonomous optimization. With three decades of experience in software product design, development, and commercialization, he has a proven track record of transforming innovative concepts into successful business ventures. Karim's entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding several successful startups in the Biotech and AI sectors, such as BaseHealth Inc. and PrecisionWellness Inc. His passion for technology and commitment to innovation have positioned him as a key figure in leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to solve complex business challenges. At ProcessMiner, Karim focuses on delivering real-time, data-driven insights that enhance product quality, streamline manufacturing processes, and reduce waste. His dynamic leadership and deep understanding of technology's intersection with business continue to shape the future of manufacturing, making him an influential voice in the technology and industrial sectors.

2024 GTMI Fall Lunch & Learn Lecture: Dr. Kamran Paynabar and Karim Pourak