JUST RELEASED… From Beer Bar to Buildathon: Margarita Rosenkrans’ Journey with Ignition

When a chance conversation at a beer bar introduced her to the word “SCADA,” Margarita (Maggie) Rosenkrans had no idea it would spark a career in industrial automation.

In this episode, Courtney and Alicia chat with Maggie Rosenkrans, Sales Engineer at Inductive Automation, about her path from graduating in the middle of a hiring freeze to thriving in both support and sales engineering roles. We cover her behind-the-scenes insights from OT SCADA CON, the culture and community at Inductive, favorite Ignition features, troubleshooting war stories, and even how she used Ignition’s Maker Edition to build her wedding website. Whether you’re an Ignition pro or just automation-curious, you’ll enjoy this mix of career lessons, tech talk, and personal stories.

Check it out on our website or YouTube!

Thank you to Inductive Automation for sponsoring this Episode and the recent support of OT SCADA CON - where we were lucky enough to meet Maggie in person!

Find out more below about the Ignition Community Conference happening Sept 16 - 18 in Sacramento CA and get your tickets to Level Up! your SCADA game.

The Ladies are Live!

Today at 3pm CST…

Join us for a Live Demo with Dan Topley of AMDT. We will be checking out AMDT’s version control software, Octoplant!

Tune in today on LinkedIn or YouTube and see how Octoplant can improve OT security, ensure compliance, and strengthen your operational resilience!

OT SCADA CON 2025

We can’t stop thinking about OT SCADA CON 2025… and neither should you!

Check out this awesome OT SCADA CON 2025 Recap on YouTube courtesy of one of this year’s speakers, Frank Lamb of Automation Consulting LLC!

Below are our favorite photos we caught of Frank exemplifying some quintessential tenets of OT SCADA CON: Teaching, Networking, Learning, and having fun!!

Keep an eye out for updates on OT SCADA CON 2026 if you are interested in being a new or returning attendee, or a speaker!

Upcoming IRL Events

You can find us at…

• SPS Atlanta 2025, Sept 16-18 in Atlanta, GA

  • Come visit us at Booth 727!

  • See the latest in automation, robotics, control systems, sensors, and industrial AI

  • We will be recording a podcast episode - reach out to [email protected] to apply to be an IRL guest!

  • See more info below or click here to find out more

• PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, Sept 29- Oct 1 in Las Vegas, NV

  • We’ll be exploring all the latest advances in packing and processing

  • Check out their website

We won’t be here this year, but we recommend…

• Ignition Community Conference 2025, Sept 16-18 in Sacramento, CA

  • We have attended this event and had a great time!

  • Highlights include: ProveIt! Showcases, The Co-Lab Room, The IA Hub, Keynotes, Sessions, and more!

  • See more info below or visit their website

SPS Atlanta 2025

Are you driving change in manufacturing or automation?

Then SPS Atlanta 2025 is where you belong. Join us September 16–18 at the Georgia World Congress Center and be part of a growing movement driving the future of smart manufacturing. From digital transformation to plant-floor innovation, SPS Atlanta is built for leaders like you—from designing systems, running operations, or building what’s next. Step into the spotlight at SPS Atlanta 2025.

Learn more and register at SPSAmericas.com

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Ignition Community Conference 2025

ICC 2025 will power up your industrial knowledge and your professional network. Mark your calendar for the premier industry event of the year on September 16-18 in Sacramento, California.

Attracting more than 1,000 industry professionals, 50 expert speakers, and 40 exhibitor booths demonstrating cutting-edge tech, #ICCLevelUp is the place to explore automation innovation through a full schedule of engaging sessions, enlightening content, and interactive activities — all while connecting with the brightest minds. And, new for this year are the ProveIt! Showcases, where you’ll see actual Industry 4.0 challenges solved live in real-time, and The Co-Lab rooms for mingling with session speakers and testing your Ignition skills.

Level up your conference experience and check out their website to purchase your ticket or livestream pass!

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