Jeff Z. Gazidis

Aerospace Industry Manager

Siemens Canada

Jeff’s 28 years professional career spans a rich variety of engagements from technology entrepreneurship to working with major multinational companies. Initially involved in application architecture and project management for large automation and robotics projects, he moved into business management and industry vertical strategy.
For the past 7 years he applied his skills to assist Aerospace companies in Canada indentify strategies, select, specify and implement Siemens technologies and others to develop intelligent, quality driven and future proof global manufacturing solutions.
Jeff also used his many years of experience to teaching the Mechatronics program at Saint Clair College Windsor, Ontario. He enjoyed helping young mind build a disciplined appreciation for science and technology when applied to benefiting society.
With his background in integrating automation robotics and Information Technologies, he shares his experience in working with all levels of an organization to drive their vision to success.
Jeff brings in-depth knowledge of Quality, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles and practices. He also has practical experience in advanced automation systems such as CNC, programmable controllers, and SCADA systems.
His thesis back in 1988 was the on the digital interconnection of single processing devices in an uncharacterized distributed domain.
His obtained his education in Belgium and specialized in Operating Systems Research & Programming, and has a Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Industrial Automation and Robotic Systems.