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Vignesh M . is the head of manufacturing , CPG and retail industry verticals for Hitachi Digital Services . Here , he explores the rise of smart manufacturing
WRITTEN BY : HELEN ADAMS
In the modern world , children instantaneously take to technology . Whether that ’ s their Dad ’ s phone , Mum ’ s iPad or even Alexa , parents are quickly outpaced by their techsavvy offspring , whose very entry to the world is often broadcast months prior to their birth .
But for older generations , the memory of the first time they used a device is a clear and life-changing one .
Since the first time he used a computer as a teenager , Vignesh has been passionate about the technology industry .
“ The impact technology has had on society has been a huge motivation for me throughout my career ,” he says . “ Social innovation focus at Hitachi allows me to explore this aspect of technology every day .”
Vignesh studied at Bharathiar University from 1995 to 1999 , where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science . He went straight onto work as a Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies , moving up to become General Manager of Manufacturing Business .
Now , Vignesh is the Head of Manufacturing , CPG and Retail industry verticals for Hitachi Digital Services . He has spent the last 20 years helping
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