Sthitie Bom is considered a pioneer in the field of data and analytics, consistently driving transformative change in advanced manufacturing. Colleagues at Bloomington-based Seagate Technology say her visionary innovation and leadership have resulted in the delivery of AI-driven smart manufacturing solutions, collectively valued at nearly $100 million, over the past two years. What sets her apart is her commitment to leveraging Seagate’s success for a broader impact on the manufacturing industry. This includes spearheading a benchmarking session with manufacturers in Minnesota to facilitate discussions and the sharing of best practices, while striving to generate value and make significant improvements through cutting-edge cyber technologies. She initiated a coalition uniting semiconductor manufacturing companies, collectively representing 20% of the industry in the U.S. A sought-after speaker, she’s contributed to multiple studies led by the National Academy of Sciences.