Scaling Industrial DataOps: Lessons Learned from the Field

In this interactive session during DataOps Day Pittsburgh, Andrew Davis, Digital Manufacturing Engineer at MSA Safety, Brian Zakrajsek, Specialist Leader and Senior Manager at Deloitte, and John Harrington, Chief Product Officer at HighByte, share real-world lessons on scaling Industrial DataOps—from early data visibility initiatives to enterprise-wide architectures that accelerate AI readiness.

Learn how manufacturers are building modern data foundations to connect machines, contextualize information, and enable continuous improvement across plants, teams, and systems. The panel explores both the promise and the practical realities of adopting DataOps in industrial environments—from unifying siloed systems to navigating cultural and technical barriers.

Key discussion topics include:

• How MSA Safety is driving operational visibility and efficiency through modern data management practices
• Industry-wide trends Deloitte sees in DataOps adoption, architecture strategy, and AI readiness
• The role of HighByte Intelligence Hub in accelerating deployment, simplifying integration, and enabling scalable data architectures
• Common challenges in aligning IT and OT, measuring ROI, and justifying digital infrastructure investments
• Strategies for overcoming complexity—standardizing data, improving agility, and enabling continuous improvement