Pavan Muzumdar is the CEO of Project DIAMOnD and COO of Automation Alley, where he combines 20+ years of executive leadership with his passion for financial analysis and entrepreneurship. His people-focused, fundamentals-driven approach has been instrumental in advancing Industry 4.0 adoption, positioning Automation Alley as a leader in digital transformation. A recognized Industry 4.0 expert, Pavan is frequently invited to speak at conferences on the future of manufacturing. He's played a key role in the creation of Automation Alley's 3D printing initiative Project DIAMOnD, the nation’s largest distributed 3D printing network, which is helping small and medium-sized manufacturers integrate additive manufacturing at scale. Beyond Automation Alley, Pavan is the founder of the consultancy firm PCS Insight LLC. He is also the author of Venture Perfect: The Leadership System to Maximize Teamwork and Profit in Your Business. Pavan holds a CFA charter, master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Bombay.