Bruce Centofanti

About Bruce Centofanti

Committed to delivering exceptional support for digitalization and transformation through automation, robotics, software, and strategic execution. I partner with Peers, OEMs, End Users, and System Integrators to achieve measurable outcomes by aligning technology with business goals.With a strong background in engineering, marketing, business development, and sales leadership, I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and leading complex automation and data analytics initiatives. Leveraging enterprise solutions such as ERP, MES, simulation, and analytics platforms. I consult organizations to help streamline operations, enhance quality, and drive efficiency via personnel, technology, and data.My ability spans process, factory, supply chain, and transportation environments, building smarter, safer, and more resilient facilities and processes.Dedicated adherence to use of Agile, Six Sigma and Lean best practices and regulatory standards, such as, FDA, USDA, GS1, ISO, NIST, MIL‑STD, NERC CIP, IEC, CE, NEMA, TÜV, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA, and CSIA.

Experience

1. National Account Executive

   SICK Sensor Intelligence

   Jan 2018 — Present · US

   National and Strategic Account leader for developing Consumer Goods verticals with a strong emphasis on supply chain optimization, factory automation, and process efficiency gains. Lead business development and strategic growth initiatives as individual contributor as well as with direct and indirect sales channels. Initiative-taking clients engage and cultivating high-value relationships with key V.P, Director, and Operational Management stakeholders in designated focus accounts. Advise clients on Digitalization and Transformation of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 roadmap and execution strategies.

Education

• Eastern Michigan University

  4 yr, Robotics

  1983 — 1986

• Washtenaw Community College

  Associates, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  1983 — 1985

Skills

• Industrial Ethernet
• Process Control
• Value Selling
• Servo
• Sales Engineering
• Profibus
• Motion Control
• Modbus
• Selling
• Hmis
• Process Automation
• Industrial Control
• Allen-Bradley
• Management
• Programmable Logic Controller (Plc)
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Allen Bradley
• System Design
• Six Sigma
• Scada
• Control Systems Design
• Robotics
• Machine Vision
• Automation
• Plc
• Sales
• Instrumentation