With a career spanning over 45 years in industrial automation and networking, Mark is currently leading the Digital Transformation Work Group of OMAC, offering insight on networking, security, and data governance. He founded Network Vision in 2001 and developed IntraVUE, a trailblazing software for Ethernet deployments in manufacturing applications. Prior to this, Mark was the VP of Product Development at Schneider Automation from 1996, where he pioneered the "Transparent Factory," integrating Ethernet and internet capabilities into PLCs. His earlier roles include positions at Siemens (formerly the automation business of Texas Instruments) and MODICON.