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Thomas Cotton
Solutions Architect
Industrial IoT Solutions
Thomas is an Industrial IoT wireless and networking professional focused on helping organizations improve efficiency, safety, and reliability in complex operating environments. He works at the intersection of technology and operations, translating real-world challenges into practical, scalable solutions.
Thomas is particularly interested in how connectivity and automation are reshaping industries such as mining and manufacturing. He brings a systems-level perspective to digital transformation, grounded in hands-on experience, and a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
Outside of work, Thomas is usually building something he probably doesn’t need, whether that’s a custom robot, an over-engineered home project, or a new tech experiment just to see if it works. He has a tendency to go deep on whatever he’s working on, well past the point most people would stop, just to really understand how things work and how they can be improved. Because “good enough” is usually where things start to get interesting.
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