MakerMind | Connected Plant & Smart Manufacturing Consulting

About Scott Brown

As a Connected Plant & Smart Manufacturing Architect, I help regulated manufacturers transform their operations through validated IT/OT integration and AI-driven analytics—while maintaining full GxP compliance.

For over 30 years, I've solved the complex challenge of making Industry 4.0 work in pharmaceutical, biotech, and regulated manufacturing environments. My expertise lies in the critical 'gray space' where plant floor systems must integrate with enterprise platforms while meeting strict validation and compliance requirements.

I don't just implement technology—I architect solutions that transform how regulated manufacturers collect, analyze, and act on their data.

Industry Specialization

Pharmaceutical • Biotechnology • Medical Device • Food & Beverage Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Challenge

Most manufacturers face a critical dilemma: embrace digital transformation to stay competitive, or maintain the validated, compliant systems that regulatory agencies require. I help companies do both—implementing cutting-edge connected plant solutions that enhance performance while meeting the strictest compliance standards.

Core Expertise

Connected Plant Architecture - Design validated IT/OT integration following Purdue Model standards
GxP-Compliant Data Platforms - Implement TetraScience, SAP ATTP, and custom solutions for regulated environments
AI-Enabled Manufacturing - Apply machine learning for predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization
Global Serialization & Traceability - Architect track-and-trace solutions across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Network Segmentation for Manufacturing - Design secure, performant networks that separate OT and IT while enabling data flow
Regulatory Technology Strategy - Bridge the gap between innovation and compliance requirements

Technical Capabilities

OT Systems Integration (Kepware, PLCs, MQTT, SCADA)
Enterprise Platforms (Snowflake, SAP ATTP, TetraScience)
Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics (Stanford-certified)
Automation & Control Systems (Rockwell, Siemens)
Cloud Data Pipelines & Real-time Streaming
21 CFR Part 11, DSCSA, FMD Compliance

Featured Client Outcomes

Laboratory Data Platform Integration - Integrated 50+ laboratory instruments and 19 bioreactors to TetraScience Data Platform across GMP and non-GMP facilities, enabling real-time streaming and data historization
Global Serialization Platform - Led design, development, testing, deployment, and validation of Hikma/West-Ward Global L3 solution across 9 pharmaceutical manufacturing sites
Smart Factory Clean-In-Place System - Developed, programmed, tested, and commissioned plant-wide CIP system using Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch for $270M nutritional products facility
IT/OT Infrastructure Establishment - Led establishment of comprehensive IT and OT infrastructure, integrating innovative technologies to create seamless, interconnected laboratory and production environment
Network Segmentation Strategy - Collaborated with Chief Network Architect to develop detailed network segmentation strategy, enhancing security, performance, and efficiency
Performance Optimization - Snowflake dashboard optimizations that cut execution time by 60%

Credentials & Recognition

30+ years in regulated manufacturing environments
Stanford Machine Learning Certification (Deeplearning.AI)
Published researcher in photovoltaic systems (IEEE, SPIE)
Purdue Model and Converged Plantwide Ethernet expertise
Global experience across pharmaceutical and biotech facilities

Ready to Transform Your Manufacturing Operations?

Let's discuss how connected plant solutions can drive your digital transformation while maintaining compliance.

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Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Scott Brown

Phone: 614.403.3905