CSIA 2025: Integrators Talk AI, Legacy Upgrades, and Industry Culture

In this episode, hear from Keith Mandachit of HDR, Peter Moskal of Engineered Energy Solutions, Steve Malyszko of Malisko Engineering, and Barry Brian of DRM. We discuss modernizing legacy systems, applying autonomous AI, navigating industry consolidation, and the value of community at the 2025 CSIA Conference. For more from the 2025 CSIA Conference, listen to […]
CSIA 2025: SI Experts Share Thoughts on Digital Transformation and More

In this episode, hear from Daren Dieleman of Interstates, PC Romano of Avid Solutions, and Travis Miller of Miller Resource Group. We discuss digital transformation, remote collaboration, talent challenges, and economic uncertainty at the 2025 CSIA Conference. For more from the 2025 CSIA Conference, listen to these additional podcasts: Industry Leaders Discuss Consolidation, Digital Transformation, […]
CSIA 2025: Industry Leaders Discuss Consolidation, Digital Transformation, and More

In this episode, Christine McQuilkin speaks with Rich Brueggman of Data Science Automation, Rick Caldwell of SCADAware, Wright Sullivan of SkyIO, and Jeff Miller of Exotek about consolidation, digital transformation, and leadership development at the 2025 CSIA Conference. For more from the 2025 CSIA Conference, listen to these additional podcasts: SI Experts Share Thoughts on […]
Rivergate Marketing to Present Strategy Session at 2025 CSIA Marketing Workshop

Georgia Whalen, Christine McQuilkin, and Kirsten Leroij to lead “Building Your Essential Marketing Strategy Step by Step” at CSIA’s second annual Marketing Workshop in San Diego, California, on June 3, 2025. Arlington, MA – May 29, 2025 – Rivergate Marketing, a strategic marketing and communications partner for B2B companies in engineering and technology, will present a […]
Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of System Integration

In this episode, Grace Clarks sits down at the 2024 CSIA Conference with leading professionals in the system integration industry. Bruce Marson of Engineered Energy Solutions discusses the growth of automation and AI challenges, while David Ivester from aeSolutions explores AI and machine learning potentials. Dawn Dittman from Interstates highlights digital transformation and IT-OT convergence, […]
Founders of Outlier Automation on Industry Growth and Innovation

In this episode, Grace Clark sits down with G and Liz Brooks-Zak, co-founders of Outlier Automation, at the 2024 CSIA conference. G and Liz discuss their industry experience and company growth, the importance of knowledge transfer, and the journey of starting their own company, emphasizing shared sacrifices and strong communication. For more from the 2024 […]
2024 CSIA Conference Insights: Networking and Growth

In this episode, Grace Clark sits down with several CSIA members at the 2024 annual conference from G and Liz Brooks-Zak of Outlier Automation, Sonali Shah of Thermo Systems, David Ivester of aeSolutions, Dawn Dittman of Interstates, and Bruce Marson of Engineered Energy Solutions. For more from the 2024 CSIA Conference, listen to these additional […]
CSIA Executive Conference Series: Evolving System Integration & Marketing Strategies with Karen Griffin, Pat Miller, Becca Johnson, and Brian Romano

In the fifth and final episode of our CSIA Executive Conference series, Grace Clark sits down live at the 2023 Control System Integrators Association Executive Conference in New Orleans. Grace chats with Karen Griffin, Pat Miller, Becca Johnson, and Brian Romano on the conference and the importance of the CSIA, the changing system integration industry, […]
CSIA Executive Conference Series: Evolving System Integration & Marketing Strategies with Kimberly Shirk and Sabrina Kilgore

In the fourth episode of our CSIA Executive Conference series, Grace Clark sits down live at the 2023 Control System Integrators Association Executive Conference in New Orleans. Grace chats with Kimberly Shirk of Huffman Engineering and Sabrina Kilgore of Concept Systems Inc. In this series, Grace Clark sits down live at the 2023 CSIA Executive […]
CSIA Executive Conference Series: Evolving System Integration & Marketing Strategies with David Chakmakjian, Keith Mandachit, and Kyle Lednicky

In the third episode of our CSIA Executive Conference series, Grace Clark sits down live at the 2023 Control System Integrators Association Executive Conference in New Orleans. Grace chats with David Chakmakjian of Jobot, formerly of Miller Resource Group, Keith Mandachit of Huffman Engineering, and Kyle Lednicky of Arion. In this series, Grace Clark sits […]