Todd Edmunds

About Todd Edmunds

Executive technology leader with a proven track record of building and scaling billion-dollar businesses at Fortune 500 companies like Cisco and Dell Technologies. Passionate about driving innovation through emerging technologies like Generative AI, edge computing, digital twins and agentic twins. A visionary leader with expertise in long-term technology vision, global business strategy, complex solution development, and global alliance building. I specialize in architecting scalable AI-driven solutions that optimize production, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver multi-billion-dollar impact for global enterprises. Recognized speaker, panelist, and author, shaping the future of enterprise technology.• Created a $multi-billion global business: spearheaded the creation and growth of Dell\'s global manufacturing business• Helped spark the edge computing revolution: co-authored one of the first white papers and chaired the Edge Computing Task Group at the Industrial Internet Consortium.• Lead global teams and complex projects: delivered strategic vision, built collaborative alliances, and fostered innovation across diverse teams.• Recognized industry expert: thought leader in manufacturing digital transformation, AI, edge computing, and digital twins.• Passionate futurist and thought leader: speaker, panelist, author, and contributor to shaping the future of technology.My focus: partnering with forward-thinking businesses to:• Develop and execute transformative technology strategies.• Unlock the power of emerging technologies for competitive advantage.• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of innovation.• Deliver measurable business results and shape the future of industry.

Experience

1. Global CTO Smart Manufacturing, Edge Compute and Digital Twin

   Dell Technologies

   Jun 2020 — Present

   Driving business transformation through scalable, repeatable, future-proof technology strategies. I help lead a global team focused on shaping the long-term technology vision, leveraging emerging technologies like Generative AI to develop complex solutions and forge global alliances.

Education

• Kansas State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Controllogix
• Allen Bradley
• Industrial Controls
• Alarm Management
• Plc
• Hard Drives
• Automation
• Process Control
• User Interface
• Electrical
• Engineering
• Integration
• Troubleshooting
• Programming
• Controlnet
• Scada
• Process Automation
• Motion Control
• Servo
• Control System Design
• Problem Solving
• Windows
• Dcs
• Electrical Engineering
• Sales Management
• Ethernet
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Relations
• System Design
• Electronics
• Devicenet
• Electricians
• Industrial Control
• Control Logic
• Ethernet Ip
• Control Systems Design
• Customer Service
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Industrial Ethernet
• Wonderware