HEY!

I'm Arqum

My passion is unlocking the hidden potential in every machine, process, and factory. I help organizations embrace Industry 4.0 by turning complexity into clear, actionable solutions. Using IoT, Digital Twins, AI, and Data Analytics, I design strategies that modernize operations, boost efficiency, and build future-ready factories. My focus is on empowering people, simplifying transformation, and ensuring innovation delivers measurable results.

🇪🇺 | 🇮🇹 Available for consulting, advisory, mentoring, and speaking
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🚀 WHAT DRIVES ME

Every machine, process, and factory has untapped potential. In the age of Industry 4.0, we have the tools to unlock that potential. Technologies like Digital Twins, IoT, and Data Analytics help machines tell their story, turning what was once hidden in a black box into a clear glass box.
I'm passionate about helping people unlock these opportunities to create smarter, more efficient, and future-ready factories.

🤝 HOW I SUPPORT

  • 📝 Develop tailored strategies and roadmaps for digital transformation journeys.
  • 🚀 Modernize operations using technologies like IoT, AI, Big Data, and Digital Twins.
  • 🛠️ PoC & Piloting with Open-Source to validate, then scale for broader impact.
  • 🧩 Simplify complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions that drive measurable value.
  • 🎯 Build sustainable, future-proof processes that align with business goals.

🎯 WHAT I DO

  • ✈️ At Leonardo, Italy, I lead the development and deployment of AI and IIoT solutions for manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with Industry 4.0 standards.
  • 🏢 Founded Antrax Labs, a company dedicated to helping manufacturers digitally transform their operations
  • 🎤 I deliver keynotes and participate in panel discussions on Industry 4.0, digital transformation strategies, and emerging technologies. I also advocate for open-source innovation while collaborating with organizations like ISA to shape the future of manufacturing standards.

💡 WHY THIS MATTERS TO ME

Digital transformation is more than implementing technology; it's about empowering people, enhancing processes, and connecting innovation with real-world manufacturing challenges. It's about creating factories that are efficient, adaptable, and ready for the future. I believe the best solutions come from collaboration. My approach focuses on simplifying complexity, building trust, and ensuring everyone involved feels confident and aligned.

  • Industry Engagement: ISA 95 (Voting Member), ISA SM/IIoT WG, GLG Expert Network, Teagus by AlphaSense
  • Certifications: IBM Product Management (2025), Google PMP (2023), Leadership (UIUC), Digitalisation in Aerospace (TUM), YC Startup School

Experience

Full CV available upon request.

Selected Projects

Centralized Industrial Data Platform

Designed and deployed a global platform to collect, store, and analyze manufacturing data in real time, enabling advanced analytics and predictive insights.

Smart Building Monitoring & Energy Optimization

Integrated building management systems with IoT sensor networks to monitor and optimize energy consumption across multiple facilities.

Enterprise Energy Management System

Developed a centralized solution for real-time visualization, forecasting, and optimization of energy and gas consumption across production sites.

Connected Shopfloor & OEE Analytics

Integrated production equipment with enterprise systems to enable automated data acquisition, real-time performance tracking, and efficiency improvement.

Predictive Maintenance for CNC Operations

Implemented sensor-based monitoring and analytics to anticipate failures, reduce downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.

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