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Mike McFarlane

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Lead Advisor, Pilko.AI at Pilko & Associates, Digital Ghillie LLC
📍 United States

Mike McFarlane is an advisor for Pilko & Associates and a board trustee for the AI Applied Consortium, specializing in digital transformation for the chemical and energy sectors. With over 35 years of experience, including as a director at BASF, he helps companies develop digital strategies. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of St Andrews.

Mike is dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry to solve real-world problems with AI. He actively participates in symposiums and engages with students and faculty at institutions like DePaul University, focusing on workforce development and fostering innovation by connecting with colleagues to explore critical topics.

He is a published researcher and a patent holder, leveraging his deep experience to drive operational excellence.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Lead Advisor, Pilko.AI
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
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Industrial AI & Digitalization
His career at BASF and current advisory roles at Pilko. AI and Digital Ghillie LLC focus on implementing digital and AI solutions in manufacturing and high-risk industries.
Operational Risk Management
As an advisor for Pilko & Associates, he helps energy and chemical industry leaders mitigate operational, environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) risks.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Lead Advisor, Pilko.AI
Pilko & Associates, Digital Ghillie LLC
7-2019 - 7-2023
Director , Digitalization of Production and Technology in NA
BASF
12-2014 - 7-2019
Site Development Director
BASF
8-2009 - 12-2014
Site Director
BASF
2006 - 8-2009
Site Director, Bradford, UK
Ciba Specialty Chemicals
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Education
1984 - 1987
PhD
University of St Andrews
1980 - 1984
BSc
Abertay University
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