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Tick Talk + AI in Industrial Automation

Tick Talk + AI in Industrial Automation

New Episode + LinkedIn Live

Nikki Gonzales
June 12, 2025

JUST RELEASED…Lyme Disease, Tick Survival Myths, and Protecting Your Family with Tick Expert Emily Merritt

Think ticks can’t find you at work? Think again!

In this special episode hosts Nikki Gonzales and Courtney Fernandez sit down with tick expert Emily Merritt (aka the “Tick Chick”).

Learn firsthand what Lyme disease can really mean, what to watch for after a bite, how to handle household exposure, and tips you won’t find on a repellant can.

Ready to rethink what you know about ticks? You’ll want to hear this

Listen to it on our website or YouTube!

Live Today @ 4 PM Eastern!

We’re doing a LinkedIn Live special on “AI in Industrial Automation Panel Discussion: Real World Applications”

We will be leaving the AI hype behind & talking real-world applications with Ashlesha Anil Chaudhari & Alex Kaderi from Masked Owl Technologies & Brandon R. Peters from Shockwave Automation!

Join us on LinkedIn & YouTube!

Upcoming IRL Events

OT SCADA CON 2025, July 23-25 in Houston, TX!

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Join us to see really cool tech, hear from industry leaders, and if you’re lucky you can catch the Automation Ladies singing karaoke!

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Join us for an exciting event all about OT SCADA technology in Houston, TX! Dive into the world of operational technology and supervisory control and data acquisition systems with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts. Connect, learn, and network in person at this one-of-a-kind conference.

Last Week’s Episode

Bridging Tech, Manufacturing & STEM Careers with Brit Bartolini

Last week Nikki sat down with Brit Bartolini, Enterprise Account Director at MaintainX, for a conversation on digital transformation in manufacturing, the future of maintenance, and attracting new generations to STEM careers.

They discussed how real-world manufacturing pain points, a love of gadgets, and a dash of maker-spirit are turning maintenance work into a high-tech, high-satisfaction career while solving problems most execs don’t even know exist.

Listen to it on our website or YouTube!