Automation Ladies
The podcast where girls talk industrial automation!
We interview people from all walks of life in the Industrial Automation industry. Through a personal narrative/conversational framework we talk about PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, IIoT, Machine Vision, Industrial Robots, Pneumatics, Control Systems, Process Automation, Factory Automation, Systems Integration, Entrepreneurship, Career Stories, Personal Journeys, Company Culture, and any other interesting and timely topic we want to discuss.
Co-Hosted by Nikki Gonzales, Ali G & Courtney Fernandez - find them on LinkedIn!
Automation Ladies
Building Kansas City’s Go-To Controls Team with Caitlyn Young
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What is it like to build a thriving controls engineering company with your partner?
The Automation Ladies sit down with Caitlyn Young from Integrated Controls and Engineering to discuss what it takes to balance business, engineering, and partnership—all while serving the local industry at the highest level.
Join us as Caitlyn shares the secrets of navigating roles, playing to strengths, handling challenges as a couple, and why Kansas City’s manufacturing ecosystem is booming.
Huge thank you to Automate.org for sponsoring this episode!
The biggest automation party of the year is back!
Join us at Automate, where the best in robotics, cobots, AI, machine vision, motion control, and cutting-edge automation tech all come together in one place. It's where innovation meets connection — with amazing companies, brilliant people, and non-stop inspiration.
Don’t miss it. We’ll be there... will you?
Will You Be Joining Us at OT SCADA CON This Year?
Grab your tickets today! 🔗 http://otscada.com
👉 Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-gonzales[/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-gonzales/)
👉Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-gilpin-ali-g-process-controls-engineering/
👉 Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneydfernandez/
The Automation Ladies Are Now Officially Part of Industry Sage Media!
About Industry Sage Media:
Industry Sage Media is your backstage pass to industry experts and the conversations that are shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.
🔗 Learn more at: http://www.industrysagemedia.com
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🎙 About Automation Ladies
Automation Ladies is an industrial automation podcast spotlighting the engineers, integrators, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of manufacturing.
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🎤 Want to be a guest on the show?
https://www.automationladies.io/guests/intake/
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👩🏭 Connect with the Hosts
Nikki Gonzales: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-gonzales
Courtney Fernandez: https://linkedin.com/in/courtneydfernandez
Ali G: https://linkedin.com/in/alicia-gilpin-ali-g-process-controls-engineering
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🎟 The Automation Ladies Community Conference: https://otscada.com
Learn more about the hosts’ industrial automation conference OT SCADA CON attended by 100+ automation professionals, engineers, integrators, and technology leaders for hands-on learning, real-world case studies, and meaningful industry connections.
🎬 Credits
Produced by: Veronica Espinoza
Music by: Sam Janes
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