Vlad Romanov has had an extensive career in industry from system integration in large companies to startups and entrepreneurship. He has built training platforms, created a successful podcast and now does digital transformation consulting. This episode provides tactical insights on automation-related business and serial entrepreneurship.

TAKEAWAYS

How Vlad got his start in technology (01:00 – 2:10)

As a child Vlad learns hands-on electronics with his Dad.

Electrical Engineering (2:15 – 5:30)

How does engineering school really apply to your eventual career?

Working in Industry (5:30 – 16:30)

How Vlad gained experience at Mitsubishi, Proctor and Gamble and Kraft/Heinz

Creating PLC Videos (16:30 – 18:50)

Vlad creates PLC training videos on the side, founding SolisPLC

Why Vlad pursued an MBA (20:00-23:00)

Vlad decides to learn more about the business side of industry

The Manufacturing Hub (23:45-28:50)

The Manufacturing Hub Podcast is created with Dave Griffith

What Vlad is doing now in Joltek (29:00-36:00)

Starting a Digital Transformation & Industrial Automation Consulting company

Other ways small integrators can get jobs (36:00-43:40)

Frank discusses a hypothetical small integration marketing model with Vlad, referrals and the dangers of subcontracting.

Are certifications valuable? (43:40-48:50)

Vlad expounds on the value of course and skill certifications

Links mentioned in this episode

Automation Consulting, LLC, www.solisplc.com, www.joltek.com,

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