UW IoT Conferences

Tutorial on PyTorch Framework for Machine Learning

Topics:

Tensor, Autograd, and Simple ML models using Pytorch
Pytorch for Deep Learning
Transfer Learning in Pytorch
Customized Deep Learning Tasks using Pytorch
Solving PDE/ODE with Pytorch

Tutorial on Reinforcement Learning with Python

Topics:

Introduction to Markov Decision Process (MDP)
Introduction to reinforcement learning (RL)
Introduction to deep reinforcement learning (DRL)
Failure event modeling approaches
Maintenance decision making using MDP and RL

Tutorial on Anomaly Detection with Python

Topics:

Introduction to Deep Learning AI Models and Hugging Face
Image Processing and Object Detection using Hugging Face
Natural Language Processing (NLP) Basics
Anomaly Detection in Temporal Data using AI Models
Image Captioning using Hugging Face and GPT2

Tutorial on Anomaly Detection with Python

Topics:

Introduction to IoT data collection
Control charts for sequential anomaly detection
Machine learning approach for general anomaly detection
Anomaly detection in BIG data streams (I)
Anomaly detection in BIG data streams (II)

Tutorial on Deep Learning with Python

Topics:

Introduction to basic concepts in deep learning
Python and basic data manipulation
Keras and deep learning for regression/classification
Deep learning for time series
Deep learning for images

Tutorial on Time Series Data Based Forecasting

Topics:

Introduction to time series data and forecasting
Forecasting using smoothing methods
Forecasting using regression methods
Forecasting using ARIMA model
Forecasting using neural network

The May 20th industry event was a successful full day of valuable content, knowledge-sharing, and networking with peers.

• Setup and monitoring of an IoT system
  Ziqian Zheng, Ph.D. student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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• Bayesian Optimization: Data-driven technique to design Engineering systems
  Jaesung Lee, Ph.D. student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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• Industry and Business Events Analytics
  Akash Deep, Ph.D. student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
  
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• AI-based predictive maintenance and quality improvement
  Kaibo Liu, Associate Professor and IoT Center Associate Director
  Min Hee Kim, Ph.D.
  – University of Wisconsin – Madison
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• AO Smith Connected Products – Summary
  Brian Branecky, Engineering Fellow, – A.O. Smith
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• Mercury Marine – Connected Ops/IIoT
  David Blondheim, Director, Global Operations Excellence & Advanced Manufacturing
  James Clevenger, Manager, Connected Operations & Analytics 
  – Mercury Marine
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• Joshua Stingl, – Oshkosh Corporation
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• Erin Hynum, Product Manager, – Therma-Stor
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The November 8th IoT center industry event was a full-day event filled with valuable content, knowledge sharing, and networking with peers. The event focused on actionable insight regarding IoT applications, data analytics, digitalization, and more from leading experts.

• MathWorks ThingSpeak for IoT
  Andy Hirsh, Ph.D., Customer Success Engineer – MathWorks
• Measurement, Tracking, and Device Graphs
  Matthew Malloy, Adjunct Professor and Director of the Signal Processing and Machine Learning master’s program
   – University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Foxconn’s Value and Challenges to Digitalization 
  Hao-Han Lin, Senior Project Manager – Foxconn
• UW IoT Center Update and Initiatives
  Shiyu Zhou, Professor and IoT Center Director
  Kaibo Liu, Associate Professor and IoT Center Associate Director
  – University of Wisconsin-Madison 
• Computer Vision Technology to Automatically Evaluate Risk for Occupational Injuries
  Robert Radwin, Duane H. and Dorthy M. Bluemke Professor – University of Wisconsin-Madison

The April 5th IoT center industry event was a full day event filled with valuable content, knowledge sharing, and networking with peers. The event focused on actionable insight regarding IoT applications, data analytics, and more from leading companies.

• The Future of Fast Data and Real-Time Analytics in IoT
  Anson Kokkat, WW Product Manager, Db2 Event Store –IBM
• Data Science and Analytics at Oshkosh
  Michael Schuh, Lead Data Scientist for Advanced Product Engineering – Oshkosh Corporation
• Instrumenting Cutting Tools to Measure Temperature
  Frank Pfefferkorn, Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor – University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Industries are Capitalizing on IoT and AI to Gain Competitive Advantage
  Balamurugan Balakreshnan, Leader & Principle Solution Architect
  Eddy Saad, Manufacturing Cloud Solution Architect
  –Microsoft
• Smart Factory: Manufacturing Execution Optimization
  Leyuan Shi, Industrial and Systems Engineering Professor – University of Wisconsin-Madison 

The October 12 industry event was a successful full day of valuable content, knowledge-sharing, and networking with peers.

• ThyssenKrupp Elevator’s IoT
  Rory Smith, Visiting Professor at University of Northampton, Director of Strategic Development Americas –ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas
• Enhancing the Toyota Production System with IoT
  Joshua Linnemann, Director of Design Engineering, Production Engineering, and Information Technology
  Steven Norman, Information Technology Manager
  –Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg.
• Welbilt Digital – Connectivity Solutions
  Ramesh Tirumala, Director of Engineering, Digital Services and Solutions
  –Welbilt
• Exploring Business Applications using Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing
  Sridhar Ramaswamy, Adjunct Professor at the University of Chicago Graham School, Analytics Advisor –Caterpillar Inc.
• Big Data Analytics for Real-Time Complex System Monitoring
  Kaibo Liu, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin – Madison

The April 13 industry event was a successful full day of valuable content, knowledge-sharing, and networking with peers.

• Kohler Connect: Smart Homes Finds Bathroom
  Cynthia Bachmann, Vice President-Engineering  & Product Development, Kitchen & Bath Group – Kohler 
  Marwan Estiban, Director-Engineering, Electronics & Smart Home, Kitchen & Bath Group – Kohler
  Eric Plate, Principal Engineer & Group Lead – Smart Home, Kitchen & Bath Group – Kohler

• Connected Vehicle Diagnostics and Prognostics
  Yilu Zhang, Technical Fellow & Manager of Vehicle Health Management Group – General Motors 

• Modeling and Monitoring of Energy Consumption Through IOT for Energy Strategy in Manufacturing
  Sangkee Min, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin – Madison
• IoT and Cloud: Transforming Public & Private Services
  Sri Elaprolu, Global Leader & Senior Manager – Amazon Web Services

• What do Supply Chain and Operations Managers Need to Know about Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence?
  Michael Watson, Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University, Co-Founder of Opex Analytics

The October 10 Industry Event was a full day of valuable content, knowledge-sharing and networking with peers, including the following presentations:

• Event-Driven Systems as a Vehicle for IoT and Digital Transformation
  Marty Sprinzen, CEO – VANTIQ
  Video Presentation
  
• Key Traits of Leading IoT Platforms
  Dima Tokar, Co-Founder and CTO – MachNation
  Video Presentation
  
• A Conversation With Your Connected Industrial Chiller
  Vaidyanathan Venkiteswaran, Data Scientist — Johnson Controls
  Video Presentation
• Digital Transformation is Revolutionizing Manufacturing
  David Vasko, Director of Advanced Technology — Rockwell Automation
  Video Presentation
  
• Cisco Kinetic – Extracting Value From IoT Data
  Naveen Manicka, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer — Cisco
  Video Presentation

The May 3 Industry Event and Poster Session was a full day of valuable content, knowledge-sharing and networking with peers, including the following presentations:

• Best Practices in IoT Solutions
  Joe Kann, Vice President Global Business Development, Rockwell Automation
• IoT Organizations: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
  Mark Benson, CTO, Exosite
• Challenges and Solutions in IoT End-Point Security
  Professor Younghyun Kim, UW–Madison
• Industry 4.0 Meets Workforce 2.0
  Ashis Khan, Area VP, IoT and Digital Transformation — L&T Technology Services
  and Ramarao Garikapati, CEO and Founder — ExTech Ideas

The day concluded with a student poster session, featuring projects on real-world IoT applications by multidisciplinary student teams in the introductory IoT course.

Industry event included peer-to-peer networking, breakout sessions and featured the following thought-provoking presentations from industry and academic experts:

• High-Performance Flexible Electronics
  Professor Jack Ma, UW–Madison
• Using Virtual Reality to Simulate Real World Environments
  Professor Kevin Ponto, UW–Madison
• Benefits and Use Cases of IoT Edge Computing, Including the Newly Launched AWS Greengrass
  Thomas Jean and Julian Dale, Solstice     
• Cycle-Based Signal Modeling for Equipment Condition Monitoring
  Professor Shiyu Zhou and Salman Jahani, UW–Madison 
  
• Pratical Insights on IoT Security: The Big Little Things
  Steve Knackers, Sub-Zero Group

The December 7 Industry Event was a full day of valuable content, knowledge-sharing and networking with peers, including the following presentations:

• IoT in Manufacturing: A Progress Report
  Joe Kann, Vice President Global Business Development, Rockwell Automation
• Emerging Data Science Capabilities: Opportunities and Challenges 
  Tobin Jansenberger, Data Science and Analytics Lab Manager, American Family Insurance
• Update on UW IoT Lab Activities and Projects
  Dr. Raj Veeramani, Executive Director, UW IoT Lab
• IoT Enablement of Legacy and New Equipment
  Anurag Garg, Founder and CEO, DATTUS, Inc.
• Mixed and Augmented Reality Featuring Microsoft Hololens 
  Greg Levenhagen, Principal Consultant, Skyline Technologies

The day concluded with a student poster session, featuring projects on real-world IoT applications by multidisciplinary student teams in the new IoT course.

The Industry Event on September 14 featured presentations from Ipsen USA, Sysmex America and L&T Technology Services. Addtionally, Dr. Raj Veeramani provided an update on UW IoT Lab projects and activities.

The day also included a group discussion on forming a collaborative learning work group focused on IoT security.

The June 23 Industry Event was a full day of valuable content, knowledge-sharing and networking with peers. The day’s program included insightful presentations (including one by Curt G. Joa Inc., a world leader in engineering and building specialty machines for producing disposable products, such as diapers). Participants also learned about emerging wireless communications technologies from Professor Xinyu Zhang(Electrical and Computer Engineering Department) and Blockchain and Its Implications for IoT from Dr. Thomas Yen (Technical Director, UW IoT Lab).

The day included breakout sessions for the Industrial IoT and Consumer IoT Work Groups to review progress and discuss next steps for the applied research projects focused on Smart and Connected Enterprise (predictive diagnostics of equipment) and Smart and Connected Home use cases.