Dave Loda

About Dave Loda

An early innovator in IoT (Internet of Things) networks, focusing on connecting fielded…

Experience

1. Sr Architect for Digital Manufacturing

   Oshkosh Corporation

   Nov 2019 — Present · Oshkosh, WI, US

   Senior Architect at the Oshkosh Global Headquarters reporting to the VP of Enterprise Architecture and Digital Manufacturing. Established and lead the Advanced Digital Innovation Center, “Badgerworks,” an internal innovation lab focused on rapid prototyping and deployment of emerging digital manufacturing technologies. As part of the company\'s core Digital Manufacturing transformation team, designed and implemented secure, scalable digital manufacturing frameworks connecting IoT devices and geolocating assets indoors and externally across the enterprise. Developed and maintained an integrated platform that merges IoT data with advanced analytics and diverse operational systems. Researched and applied leading-edge technologies—including Digital Twins, AI, Cloud, Mobile, and Video Analytics—to develop actionable use cases and system architectures. Provided technical leadership across cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and best practices. Partnered with architects, subject matter experts, manufacturing operations, and analytics teams to deliver solutions that drive measurable business value.Currently hold 13 U.S. patents in IoT and Digital systems, with the most recent 2 applications for DALS – Digital Asset Location System being patent pending.

Education

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - The Lally School of Management and Technology

  MS

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management

  Executive Certificate

• The University of Connecticut

  BFA

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Product Innovation
• Technological Innovation
• Aircraft
• Innovation Management
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Training
• Testing
• Technical Writing
• Product Development
• Program Management
• Historical Interpretation
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Enterprise Architecture
• Event Management
• Iot
• Editing
• Innovation Development
• Proposal Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Integration
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Military
• Team Building
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Systems Engineering
• Nonprofits
• Iot
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Open Innovation