Since 2022, Ricardo Dunkel has been the Technical Director of the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance, where he coordinates technical and industrial working groups. Additionally, he leads external collaborations with other Industry 4.0 organizations. A member of the OI4 Alliance since 2019, Ricardo is instrumental in bridging OT and IT, leveraging his cloud expertise to drive digital transformation. As Principal Platform Architect at the cloud specialist diva-e, he was responsible for developing Industry 4.0 projects and establishing an IoT lab. With extensive experience in consulting, implementing, integrating, and supporting IIoT and cloud solutions, Ricardo helps manufacturers build connected, scalable, and efficient digital ecosystems. His work drives seamless data exchange and the practical adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, enabling companies to unlock new value from industrial data.