#08: Vlad Romanov, Adventures in System Integration and Entrepreneurship
Mastering the Machine with Frank Lamb | Strategies for Automation, Technology and Entrepreneurship
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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,
CONNECT WITH FRANK
Website: https://www.automationllc.com
Facebook: @AutomationConsultingLlc/
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YouTube: @automationllc
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