Adam Ellis

About Adam Ellis

I’m a technical founder and CEO with a deep background in manufacturing and enterprise software. My career has centered on improving how people, machines, and systems work together on the shop floor.Before founding Harmoni, I spent nearly two decades in the ERP consulting world, helping hundreds of manufacturers modernize their operations. The consulting company I co-founded in 2002 grew to a 24-person development team and served more than 900 customers across North America. That experience shaped my understanding of how real progress in manufacturing comes from bridging the gap between enterprise systems and the realities of daily production.At Harmoni, we’re building the connective tissue of the modern factory — an edge-to-cloud platform that unifies machine data, ERP systems, and human input. Our mission is to make every shop floor more intelligent, connected, and efficient. We work with precision manufacturers that supply industries ranging from aerospace to defense, helping them capture data directly from machines, operators, and sensors to power better decision-making and continuous improvement.As a hands-on CEO, I believe in building culture through proximity — working alongside our engineers, customers, and operators to ensure we stay grounded in the realities of the shop floor. My roots as a software architect keep me close to the technical details, but my focus as a founder is on scaling a company that combines technical depth with operational empathy.If you’re passionate about transforming manufacturing through data, connectivity, and human-centered design, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Co-founder and CEO

   Harmoni

   Jun 2020 — Present

   Northeast Ohio

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General

  1996 — 2001