The IISE’s Work Systems Division is proud to highlight the career of Dave Hampton, an exceptional leader who has served our community as both division chair and conference chair. With a career defined by continuous improvement, Dave discovered his passion for industrial engineering through its systems-based approach; he was fascinated by the discipline because it allowed him to visualize the processes from start to finish; from facility design and economics to supply chain management and the final delivery of products to store shelves.

Clayton Homes is using technology and artificial intelligence to protect and improve the jobs of its employees, not to replace them. Guilherme Zuccolotto, current Continuous improvement Manager, says Clayton Homes is currently using standard AI software as it pilots new ones, always with the objective of making the process of building and developing tools faster.

Ninad Pradhan

Graduated from Clemson University and currently working as Business Product Owner, Ninad is particularly interested in strengthening the connection between academia and industry, helping students better understand the opportunities and contributions they can make in professional environments.

Ninad hopes to promote initiatives that connect students with industry, encourage collaboration, and create opportunities for professional growth and meaningful engagement. 

Miguel Rocha

Miguel is an Associate Professor and Head of the Industrial Engineering Department at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Querétaro, Mexico. His professional interests focus on industrial engineering, smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Lean Six Sigma, and the integration of emerging technologies into operational systems and engineering education.

As a Board member, Miguel hopes to actively engage Division members in meaningful activities, encouraging collaboration, knowledge exchange, and discussions around the evolving landscape of work systems. 

Guilherme Zuccolotto

Guilherme is a Manager of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence at Clayton Homes. Coming from Brazil, he earned his engineering degree from the University of São Paulo’s São Carlos School of Engineering. Engineering was his choice because he has always been drawn to learning, fixing things, and looking at the bigger picture. Guilherme is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a PhD focused on the interconnection between systems, processes, and people.

He shared with us a powerful piece of advice for young industrial engineers: “Be inquisitive. Ask questions. Don’t think that just because you have a degree, you have all the answers.” It’s exciting to have Guilherme on the Board, with such a proactive attitude and a path full of success to back it up!