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Thomas Tropper

Technology and industry leader focused on driving innovation and operational excellence across manufacturing, energy and automotive sectors.


About ME

Turning complexity into clarity

Driving innovation in manufacturing by aligning strategy, technology, and execution to deliver measurable impact.

Over the past years, I’ve been driving strategic alignment and solution design for large-scale manufacturing data platforms, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with key partners. My focus has been on delivering scalable, cloud-integrated architectures and enabling operational excellence through smart factory initiatives and cross-functional coordination.


Focus

Core areas of expertise

Smart Factory and Industrial IoT with focus on OT/IT/ET integration, edge-to-cloud architectures, and unified namespace strategies.

Data Platforms & Architecture with modern data architectures including Lakehouse, Kappa/Lambda, and open architectures

Programme & Project Leadership with the ability to lead complex rollouts, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver solutions that align with strategic goals.

Enterprise Architecture & Governance with application of TOGAF, DAMA/DCAM, and Strategyzer Canvas to ensure structured, value-driven transformation.

AI & Analytics enablement – AI/ML, GenAI, and knowledge graphs in manufacturing contexts. You’ve contributed to use cases involving predictive maintenance, LLM integration, and chatbot interfaces for live data.