Chris Carlins
CTO, Rain Engineering
- CTO of Rain Engineering, focused on MES integration, implementation, and support for manufacturers.
- 26 years in industrial automation, MES, and manufacturing technology roles (Rockwell, ATS, ROWhy, Rain).
- Contributor on MES and cloud MES for GE Vernova and other industry platforms.
- Led MES-related initiatives for 50+ manufacturers across multiple industries.
As CTO of Rain Engineering, Chris helps plants turn underused MES platforms into practical tools that operators, engineers, and leaders actually rely on every day.
Chris has over two decades of experience in the industry. He is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in electrical engineering. He is also a certified Plant Apps Support Professional.
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Explore the latest thinking on MES integration, Proficy, and practical digital transformation for real plants, not slide decks.
