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#320 The Next Industrial Revolution is Industrial AI | Barbara Humpton, CEO at Siemens USA and Olympia Brikis, Director of Industrial AI at Siemens USA
The manufacturing floor is undergoing a technological revolution with industrial AI at its center. From predictive maintenance to quality control, AI is transforming how products are designed, produced, and maintained. But implementing these technologies isn't just about installing sensors and software—it's about empowering your workforce to embrace new tools and processes. How do you overcome AI hesitancy among experienced workers? What skills should your team develop to make the most of these new capabilities? And with limited resources, how do you prioritize which AI applications will deliver the greatest impact for your specific manufacturing challenges? The answers might be simpler than you think.
Barbara Humpton is President and CEO of Siemens Corporation, responsible for strategy and engagement in Siemens’ largest market. Under her leadership, Siemens USA operates across all 50 states and Puerto Rico with 45,000 employees and generated $21.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2024. She champions the role of technology in expanding what’s humanly possible and is a strong advocate for workforce development, mentorship, and building sustainable work-life integration. Previously, she was President and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, leading delivery of Siemens’ products and services to U.S. federal agencies. Before joining Siemens in 2011, she held senior roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin, where she oversaw programs in national security, biometrics, border protection, and critical infrastructure, including the FBI’s Next Generation Identification and TSA’s Transportation Workers’ Identification Credential.
Olympia Brikis is a seasoned technology and business leader with over a decade of experience in AI research. As the Technology and Engineering Director for Siemens' Industrial AI Research in the U.S., she leads AI strategy, technology roadmapping, and R&D for next-gen AI products. Olympia has a strong track record in developing Generative AI products that integrate industrial and digital ecosystems, driving real-world business impact. She is a recognized thought leader with numerous patents and peer-reviewed publications in AI for manufacturing, predictive analytics, and digital twins. Olympia actively engages with executives, policymakers, and AI practitioners on AI's role in enterprise strategy and workforce transformation. With a background in Computer Science from LMU Munich and an MBA from Wharton, she bridges AI research, product strategy, and enterprise adoption, mentoring the next generation of AI leaders.
In the episode, Richie, Barbara, and Olympia explore the transformative power of AI in manufacturing, from predictive maintenance to digital twins, the role of industrial AI in enhancing productivity, the importance of empowering workers with new technology, real-world applications, overcoming AI hesitancy, and much more.
Links Mentioned in the Show:
- Siemens Industrial AI Suite
- Connect with Barbara and Olympia
- Course: Implementing AI Solutions in Business
- Related Episode: Master Your Inner Game to Avoid Burnout with Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO at Alcoa and Siemens
- Rewatch RADAR AI where Olympia was a speaker
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The manufacturing floor is undergoing a technological revolution with industrial AI at its center. From predictive maintenance to quality control, AI is transforming how products are designed, produced, and maintained. But implementing these technologies isn't just about installing sensors and software—it's about empowering your workforce to embrace new tools and processes. How do you overcome AI hesitancy among experienced workers? What skills should your team develop to make the most of these new capabilities? And with limited resources, how do you prioritize which AI applications will deliver the greatest impact for your specific manufacturing challenges? The answers might be simpler than you think.
Barbara Humpton is President and CEO of Siemens Corporation, responsible for strategy and engagement in Siemens’ largest market. Under her leadership, Siemens USA operates across all 50 states and Puerto Rico with 45,000 employees and generated $21.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2024. She champions the role of technology in expanding what’s humanly possible and is a strong advocate for workforce development, mentorship, and building sustainable work-life integration. Previously, she was President and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, leading delivery of Siemens’ products and services to U.S. federal agencies. Before joining Siemens in 2011, she held senior roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin, where she oversaw programs in national security, biometrics, border protection, and critical infrastructure, including the FBI’s Next Generation Identification and TSA’s Transportation Workers’ Identification Credential.
Olympia Brikis is a seasoned technology and business leader with over a decade of experience in AI research. As the Technology and Engineering Director for Siemens' Industrial AI Research in the U.S., she leads AI strategy, technology roadmapping, and R&D for next-gen AI products. Olympia has a strong track record in developing Generative AI products that integrate industrial and digital ecosystems, driving real-world business impact. She is a recognized thought leader with numerous patents and peer-reviewed publications in AI for manufacturing, predictive analytics, and digital twins. Olympia actively engages with executives, policymakers, and AI practitioners on AI's role in enterprise strategy and workforce transformation. With a background in Computer Science from LMU Munich and an MBA from Wharton, she bridges AI research, product strategy, and enterprise adoption, mentoring the next generation of AI leaders.
In the episode, Richie, Barbara, and Olympia explore the transformative power of AI in manufacturing, from predictive maintenance to digital twins, the role of industrial AI in enhancing productivity, the importance of empowering workers with new technology, real-world applications, overcoming AI hesitancy, and much more.
Links Mentioned in the Show:
- Siemens Industrial AI Suite
- Connect with Barbara and Olympia
- Course: Implementing AI Solutions in Business
- Related Episode: Master Your Inner Game to Avoid Burnout with Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO at Alcoa and Siemens
- Rewatch RADAR AI where Olympia was a speaker
New to DataCamp?
- Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile app
- Empower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business
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