Mr. Saj Kumar K
Regional Lead - Manufacturing (APAC), Microsoft Asia
Saj Kumar is the Regional Director for Manufacturing & Mobility at Microsoft APAC, excluding Japan. Saj is responsible for defining and developing business strategies for various industries, including Discrete and Process Manufacturing, Automotive, Transportation, and Mobility. With over 36 years of experience, Saj has held various customer-facing and solutions management roles at SAP, Oracle, and i2 Technologies. Saj holds an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from India and completed an Executive Program on Artificial Intelligence from MIT-Sloan.
Presentation Title
Generative AI and the Future of Manufacturing
Abstract
Generative AI has been in use in Semiconductor and Electronics manufacturing for decades. The era of Agentic AI – autonomous AI agents can orchestrate complex manufacturing workflows end-to-end. Companies can deploy AI “co-workers” to dynamically tune equipment, manage supply chains, or perform adaptive testing with minimal human intervention. This presentation will explore several case studies and the path forward.
Generative AI is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by enabling unprecedented levels of automation and efficiency. With the ability to analyze vast amounts of data and make real-time decisions, AI systems can optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality.