2019 Knowledge Aware Conference Presentations

Jeff Moffa
CEO

Auros Knowledge Systems

The Big Picture of Knowledge Aware

Jeff Moffa shared an overview of the Knowledge Aware approach. From the presentation, listeners will be able to:

Gain a basic understanding of what the Knowledge Aware approach is
Understand the benefits of the Knowledge Aware approach
Learn about the unique use cases of how the Knowledge Aware approach is used
Learn about the ten tenets of the Knowledge Aware approach

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Jeff Moffa
CEO

Auros Knowledge Systems

Advanced Features I

From this session, you will be able to gain a better understanding of the advanced features offered by Auros Knowledge Systems.

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Steve Boisvert
Knowledge Aware Consultant

Auros Knowledge Systems

Applying the Knowledge Aware Technique within CAD Applications

This presentation will review how the Knowledge Aware technique can be extended into CAD applications and the benefits of integration. We will review common CAD connector practices, as well as, examine some common misconceptions about the application of knowledge within CAD environments. Multiple CAD connector demonstrations will be reviewed to compare and contrast each approach.

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Jeff Moffa
CEO

Auros Knowledge Systems

Advanced Features II

From this session, you will be able to gain a better understanding of the advanced features offered by Auros Knowledge Systems.

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Josh Kullis
Technical Services Manager and Knowledge Aware Consultant

Auros Knowledge Systems

Auros Fundamentals: An Interactive Exercise

This presentation highlights the differences between Knowledge Aware and the traditional document-based library approach to knowledge management. You will learn the failure modes associated with the document-based approach and how to avoid them by becoming more Knowledge Aware.

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Josh Kullis
Technical Services Manager and Knowledge Aware Consultant

Auros Knowledge Systems

Fundamentals: A deeper look at Knowledge Packets and Assessment Controls

This presentation will give you a better understanding of the fundamental tools in Auros; Knowledge Packets and Assessment Controls. You will learn how to identify where Assessments fit within your organization, as well as what the Knowledge Packets within those Assessments might look like.

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Josh Kullis
Technical Services Manager and Knowledge Aware Consultant

Auros Knowledge Systems

Getting Started: Managing Change in a Bottom up Implementation

This presentation will explore the process of implementing a Knowledge Aware solution. You will learn the common challenges associated with organizational change, as well as best practices to aide in navigating a Knowledge Aware transformation.

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Sanjay Dhall
Founder

Detroit Flying Cars

Failure: A Show-Stopper or Stepping Stone to Innovation

In this talk, he will discuss the role of failures & mistakes in the journey of innovation. He will also discuss the precarious and uncertain balance, the double edge sword of action and sound judgment; and room for overarching trepidation in moving forward into uncertain space.

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Craig Brown
PLM Elder & Advisor PLM Leader

CIMdata / General Motors (Retired 2019)

Experiences with Knowledge Aware and Auros

General Motors developed PLM Themes a decade ago to drive PLM Innovation. “Just the Right Information, to Just the Right People, at Just the Right Time” became our rallying cry. Themes included Connect People, Visual It, and Apply Knowledge. Auros was first applied by small groups within GM to aid in Knowledge-Based Engineering. KBE applications used Auros based criteria to automate key designs occurring on the critical path of product development. As our experiences grew, more and more users explored using Auros and expansion grew from the grassroots. A summary of the journey and how Auros helps “Apply Knowledge” will be presented by Craig Brown as he recalls the expansion with GM.

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Matt Barron
Global Program Manager

BorgWarner

Program Management Launch Excellence Tool

BorgWarner Program Management community developed and implemented the Auros tool to allow PM’s to more effectively manage the launch process, create global read-across / alignment, and eliminate manual reporting/data chasing. The presentation will cover the background that drove the BW team to engage with the Auros seed project, the development and implementation phase, how the tool is being used today on launching programs, and next steps to further enhance the tool for the BW program managers.

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Megan Pregler
Sr. Engineer – Integrated Product Development

Navistar

Custom Auros Reporting through Power BI

Navistar presents how they use analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI to access Auros and other systems’ data to create customized reports and tools. This effort over the past year has strengthened existing use-cases of Auros, accelerated adoption of newly implemented processes, and increased potential for new projects.

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Cool K-PAC Competition

Three of the top K-PAC competitors will be sharing their favorite Knowledge Packets in front of a live crowd. The crowd will take a vote on who has the ‘Best K-PAC.’ The winner will take home the Cool K-PAC Competition trophy.

Contestants include Nic Cassaday from Navistar (winner), Darryl Yarbrough from General Motors, and Jimmy Wroblewski from Auros Knowledge Systems.

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Josh Kullis
Technical Services Manager and Knowledge Aware Consultant

Auros Knowledge Systems

A Knowledge Aware Narrative: Walking the Walk

A story of discovering Knowledge Aware and it’s propensity for organic growth regardless of scale or industry. This discussion will focus on atypical applications of the ‘Knowledge Aware’ technique and their realized impact on non-engineering business functions. Additionally, we’ll explore planned expansion at Auros and the anticipated advancements to come.

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Chris Pizzo
Process Manager

General Motors

General Motors Team Board Integration

The presentation will walk through the steps taken to migrate the prior Excel-based Peer Review process into Auros. It will explain how Team Boards are utilized throughout the Peer Review process, along with how General Motors project timing has been integrated into Auros. Finally, we will discuss how the flexibility of Method K-Pacs and Team Boards have allowed General Motors to optimize the Peer Review process, while also integrating other engineering assessments into the Team Boards.

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