Accurate, accessible, and future-ready data systems are no longer a luxury—they’re a necessity. Without them, organizations face inefficiencies, slower decision-making, and obstacles to integrating advanced technologies like AI and predictive analytics.
Watch this exclusive webinar to discover how to evaluate, improve, and sustain your data systems for operational excellence. With real-world insights from industry leaders, this event will equip you with the tools to build a foundation for innovation and growth in the industrial sector.
Who This Webinar is For:
This webinar is designed for decision-makers and professionals in the industrial sector, including:
Operations leaders aiming to enhance decision-making and efficiency through reliable data.
Digital transformation specialists preparing for advanced technology integration.
Executives and managers focused on long-term operational growth and innovation.
If you’re ready to tackle data challenges and create systems that adapt to evolving demands, this webinar is for you.
Panelists:
Andrew Capper
Vice President, Industrial Digital Transformation, Dexcent (Moderator)
Usama Al-Shiraida
Director, Digital Transformation Consulting & Services at Dexcent
German Gomez Urbina
SCADA Engineer, Industrial Controls Project Services at Dexcent
Ruud Willekens
Sr. Solution Specialist APM at AVEVA
What You’ll Learn:
Real-World Data Challenges: Understand the critical issues holding industrial organizations back.
Strategies for Data Readiness: Learn how to align your data systems with advanced technologies.
Building Scalable Solutions: Discover how to create sustainable, future-proof data systems.
Overcoming Barriers to Success: Get practical advice for overcoming common challenges in data transformation.
Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability: Explore strategies to maintain data accuracy and accessibility for years to come.
Why Watch This Webinar?
Implementing data readiness strategies is complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. Learning from the experiences of others can save you time, resources, and frustration. This webinar offers you:
About Dexcent
Dexcent specializes in guiding industrial organizations through the complex journey of digital transformation and data readiness. With years of experience and a deep understanding of operational needs, we deliver solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. Our proven strategies empower businesses to unlock the full potential of their data systems, ensuring success in an ever-evolving industrial landscape.
About the Dexcent-AVEVA Partnership
Dexcent’s long-standing partnership with AVEVA brings unparalleled expertise to industrial operations, helping organizations optimize performance, enhance reliability, and reduce operational complexities. As a Certified AVEVA System Integrator, Dexcent delivers industry-leading solutions for Enterprise SCADA, Asset Predictive Analytics (APA), and Unified Operations Center implementations.
With a team of 30+ AVEVA-certified professionals, we specialize in streamlining workflows, ensuring compliance, and driving cost efficiencies across critical infrastructure industries. Our collaboration with AVEVA empowers businesses to leverage cutting-edge technologies, future-proof their operations, and navigate the evolving digital landscape with confidence.
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Andrew Capper is Vice President of Industrial Digital Transformation at Dexcent, helping industrial organizations improve data-driven decision-making by optimizing the data journey, reuniting siloed information, and delivering a trustworthy version of the truth.
With more than 25 years of experience, he is known as a results-driven leader who delivers on commitments and tackles complex information management challenges with a practical, human-centric approach. His work spans digital transformation strategy and roadmaps, governance, digital maturity assessments, and performance measurement through clear KPIs and metrics. Andrew is a NAIT graduate with training in Instrumentation Engineering Technology and Security Systems, and he brings a strong focus on safer, more effective operations from data producers through to data consumers
Nader Asgharinia, PMP, P.Eng., is Vice President of Enterprise SCADA & Advanced Applications at Dexcent, leading the delivery of complex, mission-critical solutions with a clear focus on client experience and operational excellence. With more than 30 years in business execution and over 25 years managing multi-million-dollar programs for mission-critical and SCADA systems, he brings a pragmatic, delivery-at-scale approach to every engagement. Nader is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving disciplined portfolio execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes, including significant growth in program portfolios and team capacity over time. He holds a B.Sc.(Hons.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Newcastle-Upon-Type in the UK, a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Calgary, completed Georgetown University’s Director’s Program, is a Professional Engineer in Alberta, and a Project Management Professional.
Tobias (Gerrit) Nel, CISSP, CISM, is Vice President of OT Infrastructure and Cyber Security Services at Dexcent, leading the development and delivery of practical services and solutions that integrate, complement, or replace OT infrastructure and protect OT assets from cyber threats. He is known for building resilient security frameworks, governance processes, and integrated solutions that reduce risk and support compliance across diverse industries. Gerrit has over 40 years of relevant IT/OT experience and has built and delivered highly skilled and high-performance delivery teams. His strengths include Cyber Security roadmaps, security architecture, incident response, and alignment to standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, and NERC CIP. Furthermore, he has deep foundational technical experience in Networking and OT infrastructure systems architectures that he leverages in building and leading successful delivery teams. Gerrit holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Johannesburg and brings deep cross-sector experience supporting clients in oil and gas, mining, chemical, healthcare, financial, and government environments.
Jaydeep Deshpande, P.Eng., is a seasoned and decisive executive with over 25 years of experience driving operational excellence, profitability, and market growth in national and multinational organizations. As President, he is recognized for his strategic leadership, disciplined execution, and ability to lead organizations through change. Jaydeep is passionate about developing people, building strong leadership teams, and fostering a positive, performance-driven culture. His expertise spans strategic planning, business diversification, financial management, and organizational transformation, with a consistent focus on delivering growth-oriented, profitable results. He holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, is a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and Project Management Professional (PMP), and has completed the CMA Accelerated Accounting Program, bringing deep financial and strategic insight to executive decision-making.
Karim Amarshi is Chair of Dexcent’s Board of Directors, providing governance leadership and strategic oversight to support the company’s long-term strategy and executive team. With nearly 40 years as an entrepreneur and owner-operator, he is recognized for building high-performance organizations and forging strategic alliances across Information Technology, government, health care, education, and energy. He is the former co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of one of Canada’s leading enterprise Information Technology solution providers, where he led the organization through three successful mergers and helped scale long-term client and vendor partnerships. Karim remains active across a diverse business portfolio, serving as a founding principal, officer, and advisor to organizations spanning Information Technology, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and real estate in Canada and internationally.
Yasmin Jivraj, FCIPS, I.S.P., is a Board Member at Dexcent, providing executive guidance and strategic oversight to support corporate management and long-term business direction. Over a 35-year career, she has held senior leadership roles across private, public, and non-profit organizations, with a track record of building operating foundations and driving profitable growth. Following a 15-year tenure as a co-owner and President of one of Canada’s leading strategic Information Technology solution providers, she expanded her governance leadership through active board service in post-secondary education and community-focused organizations. She is recognized for decisive, purpose-led leadership, clear communication, and deep expertise in technology, business models, and methodologies that help enterprise organizations advance digital transformation.
As Chief Executive Officer, Nadir is accountable for providing overall leadership and Dexcent’s Industrial operational performance. Nadir has been involved as an executive sponsor with Oil & Gas and Mining companies for over 35 years, and through the years has developed a strong working relationship with the Executive leadership team of many Fortune 500 companies.
Nadir is known for recognizing value and superior investment opportunities in the technology services sector. His pursuit of highly prospective technology companies around the world has resulted in numerous company start-ups. Prior to starting Dexcent, Nadir had led companies through highly profitable business transactions, including the merger of Atlas Systems Group with CompCanada (later renamed Acrodex) in 2000 and later as Chairman of the Board of Axcend Pvt – an engineering solutions provider – based in Bangalore, India from 2004 – 2014. Acrodex and Axcend were sold in 2015
