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Meet Our Experts

Ryan Bui

Ryan Bui

A graduate of both Iowa and Iowa State in Engineering, specializes in preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance concepts, technologies, and their implementation. With 30 years of experience as an instructor and having completed level three in vibration analysis, he will delve into the importance and rationale behind implementing a predictive program, highlighting the integration of various concepts and technologies.

Robert (Bob) Craft

Robert (Bob) Craft

A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has spent 20 years in machinery condition monitoring and evaluation, and another 20 as a field application engineer. He specializes in helping customers achieve reliability improvement objectives across various industries, including power generation, propulsion systems, locomotives, chemical plants, automotive manufacturing, and paper mills. Bob is dedicated to ensuring customer success in all his projects.

Brock Schulte

Brock Schulte

Brock has worked extensively in the PdM field for the past 20 years on establishing and evaluating programs. A frequent attendee of industry events and committee chair assignments discussing PdM pillars and new technologies. As Director of Business Development for ATS he has had the opportunity to experience multiple market segments and has worked with all levels of corporate management, engineering, and maintenance teams. 

Brian Drahos

Brian Drahos

A seasoned expert in reliability since 2001 and the Director of Reliability at ATS, Brian has been instrumental in overseeing internal software development and testing, providing vital support to Business Development Managers, and leading successful launches of new ventures, while also demonstrating expertise in condition monitoring systems through global engagements in data collection, analysis, and comprehensive client training initiatives.