#08: Vlad Romanov, Adventures in System Integration and Entrepreneurship

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,

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