Gregorio Hadad with Skyler

Scott Mackenzie and Gregorio Hadad discuss the evolution of asset management and reliability at the SMRP conference. Gregorio, General Manager at Skyler, highlights Skyler's IoT platform, which collects and analyzes vibration and temperature data to provide actionable insights for customers. Skyler's partnerships with maintenance and repair organizations enhance their ability to support customers effectively. The platform integrates with existing CMMS systems and uses AI to optimize maintenance processes. Gregorio emphasizes the importance of collaboration and human expertise in achieving reliability and efficiency in asset management.

Action Items

• [ ] @Scott MacKenzie - Attend the SMRP conference in 2026 to connect with industry professionals and learn about the latest developments in asset management and reliability.
• [ ] Reach out to Gregorio Hadad to learn more about Skylar's solutions and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to SMRP Conference

• Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting the focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
• Scott emphasizes the importance of the SMRP conference, describing it as a spectacular event that professionals should attend.
• Gregorio, thanks Scott for the invitation and expresses excitement about the conference.
• Scott and Gregorio discuss the positive atmosphere and the learning opportunities at the conference.

Scott's Observations on Industry Renaissance

• Scott reflects on the evolution of asset management and reliability, noting a shift from being seen as a cost to a competitive advantage.
• Scott mentions the need for greater efficiency, insights, and optimization of human capital in the industry.
• Gregorio agrees, noting the changing perception of asset management from a cost to a competitive advantage.
• Scott and Gregorio discuss the importance of finding and supporting existing workforces to ensure success.

Gregorio's Background and Role at Schuyler

• Gregorio shares his background, mentioning his origins in Argentina and his current role as General Manager at Skyler.
• Schuyler focuses on improving the reliability of end customers through various tools and partnerships.
• Gregorio explains Skyler's IoT platform, which includes hardware partners and in-house AI and analytics.
• Schuyler collects and analyzes data, providing actionable insights and detailed reports to end customers.

Skyler's IoT Platform and Data Collection

• Scott and Gregorio discuss the data collection process, focusing on vibration and temperature data.
• Gregorio mentions the goal of including more data types in the future.
• The importance of partnerships with CMS companies is highlighted, with plans to integrate Skyler's platform with existing systems.
• Scott emphasizes the need for seamless integration to avoid additional work for end users.

Partnerships and Collaboration in Asset Management

• Gregorio talks about Skyler's partnerships with maintenance and repair organizations, which are critical for success.
• These partnerships provide local support and understanding of customer pain points.
• Skyler's platform is designed to collaborate with other asset management solutions without friction.
• The importance of collaboration in the industry is reiterated, with a focus on avoiding additional systems for end users.

Skyler's Approach to Asset Criticality and Monitoring

• Gregorio explains Skyler's approach to assessing asset criticality and determining the right monitoring solutions.
• Schuyler helps customers balance monitoring costs and avoid under-monitoring critical assets.
• The platform provides detailed reports and recommendations for maintenance actions.
• Scott and Gregorio discuss the importance of accurate asset registry and the role of human analysts in interpreting data.

Skyler's AI and Human Collaboration

• Gregorio highlights the role of Skyler's AI in providing initial alerts and detailed analysis by human vibration analysts.
• The platform aims to make reliability teams more efficient by reducing the time spent on troubleshooting.
• Skyler's system learns from the actions taken by maintenance teams, improving its accuracy over time.
• Scott appreciates the balance between sophisticated technology and the human element in asset management.

Conclusion and Contact Information

• Scott and Gregorio wrap up the conversation, with Scott praising Gregorio's insights and the importance of the SMRP conference.
• Gregorio provides his contact information for listeners interested in learning more about Skyler.
• Scott encourages listeners to attend the SMRP conference in 2026 and highlights the value of meeting industry professionals.
• The Industrial Talk Podcast is promoted as a platform for industry professionals to share their stories and successes.