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Francis Vatakencherry

Activist · DISC type Cd
Cloud Solutions Lead - Americas at Siemens Digital Industries Software
📍 Novi, Michigan, United States

Francis is a Cloud Solutions Evangelist at Siemens with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation in the automotive, transportation, and heavy equipment sectors. Holding a PMP certification and an MBA from Michigan State, he specializes in leveraging cloud, IoT, and low-code platforms to advance Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Francis is described by colleagues as an excellent communicator who presents complex project issues in a clear and well-ordered fashion, making him an asset to any IT project management team.

Interesting fact: Early in his career, he led the technical deployment for one of the largest mechanical CAD implementation projects in India.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Cloud Solutions Lead - Americas
Job Level
Senior
Location
Novi, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Francis shows up

Perfectionist
Value Conscious
Logical And Quick

They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Priorities

Topics Francis cares about

AI in Manufacturing
His recent social media activity focuses on using Industrial AI and GenAI to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement on the factory shop floor.
Digital Transformation
He is a thought leader on digitalization, emphasizing his mantra of using "Technology with purpose" at the "speed of relevancy" to deliver rapid value.
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Career

Work history

2019
Cloud Solutions Lead - Americas
Siemens Digital Industries Software
2018 - 2019
Director - Business Solutions Consulting
Siemens Digital Industries Software
2009 - 2019
Engagement Manager at Siemens PLM
Siemens Digital Industries Software
2006 - 2009
Program Manager
Siemens Digital Industries Software
2003 - 2006
Program Manager
Siemens Digital Industries Software
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Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2009
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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