Kenny Ralph M. Santos is an accomplished Industrial Operations Executive and Control & Automation Engineer with over two decades of experience leading transformative initiatives in the manufacturing and metal-mechanics industries across Latin America and Europe. He has successfully led multimillion-dollar projects in collaboration with global players such as Vale, Danieli, SAP, and EY, with a focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Kenny is widely recognized for integrating AI, IIoT, and advanced analytics into industrial operations to drive significant improvements in OEE, reduce lead times, and deliver measurable ROI. His leadership was instrumental in one of Latin America’s largest steel production expansions, resulting in a $350 million revenue increase and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, including twist-free spooled bar production.

At AI Frontiers 2025, Kenny will present his paper titled “Artificial Neural Networks in Predicting Maximum Induction Welding Speed: A Novel Approach to Predicting the Maximum Welding Speed of a Steel Tube Line,” published by Springer Nature in The International Journal of Materials.