Christian Monchinski
InflexionPoint LLC
CTO
As the CTO at InflexionPoint, I lead the charge in empowering our clients to revolutionize their manufacturing and operations through cutting-edge digital technologies. My responsibilities span strategy development, forging strategic partnerships, enhancing client engagement, and driving the evolution of our solutions.
I thrive on tackling complex challenges, offering thought leadership, strategic insight, and hands-on guidance in Digital Transformation and Data Analytics. Early in my career, my colleagues and I coined the term "tweeners" for our unique position bridging IT and Operational Technology (OT). Back then, IT and OT were siloed, but we successfully bridged that gap—an endeavor that remains a cornerstone of my work as IT/OT convergence becomes mainstream. I am passionate about leveraging data from all corners of an organization, turning it into actionable insights that drive excellence.
My commitment to the industry extends beyond the boardroom. I actively contribute to key organizations, serving as a member of the Smart Manufacturing Model Committee at MESA and chairing both the MESA Analytics Working Group and Knowledge Committee. My leadership roles include former Vice President of the ISA Standards and Practices Board (2019-2020), Managing Director of the ISA Standards and Practices Board, and Chair of the ISA 95 committee on Enterprise-to-Control System Integration. As the convenor of the IEC/ISO JWG5, I oversee the maintenance of the IEC-62264 standards series.
I am a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing insights at conferences hosted by MESA, ISA, and ISPE. Collaborating with fellow experts to advance our industry fuels my passion for innovation and knowledge sharing.
Outside of work, I find balance and inspiration in road, gravel, and mountain biking. I am an active volunteer with the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and proudly contribute to the planning of the annual Tour de Pines Bike Ride in New Jersey.
I thrive on tackling complex challenges, offering thought leadership, strategic insight, and hands-on guidance in Digital Transformation and Data Analytics. Early in my career, my colleagues and I coined the term "tweeners" for our unique position bridging IT and Operational Technology (OT). Back then, IT and OT were siloed, but we successfully bridged that gap—an endeavor that remains a cornerstone of my work as IT/OT convergence becomes mainstream. I am passionate about leveraging data from all corners of an organization, turning it into actionable insights that drive excellence.
My commitment to the industry extends beyond the boardroom. I actively contribute to key organizations, serving as a member of the Smart Manufacturing Model Committee at MESA and chairing both the MESA Analytics Working Group and Knowledge Committee. My leadership roles include former Vice President of the ISA Standards and Practices Board (2019-2020), Managing Director of the ISA Standards and Practices Board, and Chair of the ISA 95 committee on Enterprise-to-Control System Integration. As the convenor of the IEC/ISO JWG5, I oversee the maintenance of the IEC-62264 standards series.
I am a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing insights at conferences hosted by MESA, ISA, and ISPE. Collaborating with fellow experts to advance our industry fuels my passion for innovation and knowledge sharing.
Outside of work, I find balance and inspiration in road, gravel, and mountain biking. I am an active volunteer with the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and proudly contribute to the planning of the annual Tour de Pines Bike Ride in New Jersey.