2025 - AVEVA World - San Francisco - Process Industries (Chemicals, MMM, Pulp/Paper)
Panel: From Mines to Mills - Business Transformation with AVEVA PI System
Glenn Kerkhoff, AVEVA's Global Industry Principal for Mining, Metals, and Minerals, will host engaging presentations and a panel discussion with industry leaders from Vale, Norsk Hydro, ArcelorMittal, Hindalco and CereBulb. The session will explore how the AVEVA PI System is driving transformative business outcomes across mine sites, processing plants, mills, and other operations worldwide.
Industry
Mining Metals and Minerals
Company
ArcelorMittal
Speaker
Viktor Soares
Graduated in Control and Automation Engineering and Electrical Engineering, working for over 17 years in large industries in various sectors such as steel, mining, automotive and manufacturing. I currently work at ArcelorMittal Brasil as an Automation Specialist in the Long Carb Segment for 6 years, developing Industrial Automation governance, IT/OT convergence, implementation and architecture of automation projects in units, such as PIMS, OT backup versioning, assistance in OT cybersecurity projects, coordination and monitoring of the automation and project management team, CAPEX and interface between IT and Automation teams.
Company
Norsk Hydro
Speaker
Lincoln Severino Felisardo
I am Lincoln Felisardo, a production engineer specializing in refrigeration, air conditioning, and energy transition. At Hydro Paragominas, I lead critical operations support in bauxite mining, with a strong focus on infrastructure maintenance, logistics, projects, safety, cost management, reliability, and innovation. My approach centers on optimizing processes while integrating sustainable practices, always aligning with the growing environmental and social demands. I am committed to driving innovative solutions that accelerate the energy transition and enhance the company’s environmental performance, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Company
Norsk Hydro Bauxite & Alumina
Speaker
Pedro Costa
Pedro Costa is a senior specialist at Norsk Hydro, driving industrial transformation with 15 years of experience in industrial data infrastructure. With a bachelor degree in Control and Automation Engineering, Pedro Costa has specialized in Artificial Intelligence applied to Process Engineering, as well as Data Science and Big Data. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology, Pedro Costa is dedicated to optimizing industrial processes and accelerating digital transformation in the industry.
Company
CereBulb
Speaker
Christopher Kiddle
Christopher Kiddle is the Director of CereBulb ANZ, Chris has extensive experience in industrial digital transformation. Chris' experience comes from 10 years at Caterpillar Inc before heading up a global consulting team delivering enterprise-wide industrial software solutions across many industries at AVEVA (formerly OSIsoft). Chris specializes in delivering innovative solutions that solve customer challenges to unlock their value chain while focusing on end user requirements and the power of data maturity in transformation.
Company
CereBulb
Speaker
Jevin Makadia
Jevin Makadia serves as a Manager of Business and Projects at CEREBULB specializing in leveraging the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to generate actionable insights. In this role, Jevin leads business opportunities and collaborates closely with clients to understand their challenges, propose tailored solutions, and ensure successful project execution. His expertise spans various industries, including power generation, power transmission, oil and gas, food and beverages, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and chemicals. An Electrical Engineer by training, Jevin is adept in the digitization of industries and the implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives. His proficiency encompasses a range of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) solutions, including Industrial IoT, artificial intelligence, data visualization, and AVEVA system platforms.
Company
AVEVA
Speaker
Glenn Kerkhoff
Glenn’s background is Mining Engineering and Metallurgy. He has 30+ years of experience in the global MMM industry, including 20+ years with advanced technology and digital solutions. At AVEVA, Glenn leads the MMM industry practice, focusing on Operational Technology solutions, including process control, operations data management, energy, production management, advanced analytics, simulation and optimization, enterprise solutions, and cloud computing. AVEVA technologies are used across the entire MMM value chain covering mine engineering, mining and extraction, ore-control, mineral processing, metallurgy, maintenance, supply chain, and sustainability. Glenn started his career in Australia with global miner BHP. He later moved to Dyno, Mincom/ABB, Datamine, RPMGlobal, Trimble, Caterpillar/MineStar, and Amazon Web Services. Throughout his career, he has worked in various specialist roles in numerous segments throughout Australia, Indonesia, Chile, Canada, Africa, and the United States. Today, Glenn lives in Denver, Colorado.
Company
Norsk Hydro
Speaker
Glayson Habr
Control and Automation Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the mining industry. Specialist in ABB 800XA control systems and OSISOFT PIMS PI System, as well as industrial networks and instrumentation. Experience in development of supervision, automation, commissioning and management of CAPEX and OPEX projects. Strong performance in process optimization, cost reduction and operational safety. Graduated in Control and Automation Engineering and Systems Development, with a postgraduate degree in Production Engineering and certification in Profibus Network.
Session Code
SESS-177
