Tim Manning
About Tim Manning
Tim Manning is a Product Manager at Inductive Automation, specializing in software development for real-time automation and process control applications. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having held various roles in prominent companies over several decades.
Current Role at Inductive Automation
Tim Manning serves as a Product Manager at Inductive Automation, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from the Greater Hartford area. In this role, he specializes in managing software development teams that focus on real-time automation and process control applications. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of application products that are configurable and customizable, catering to multiple customers with numerous users per customer.
Previous Experience in Automation and Sales
Before joining Inductive Automation, Tim Manning accumulated extensive experience in the automation industry. He worked at Emerson Automation Solutions as a Systems Solutions Architect from 2010 to 2018, and as Manager Applications Engineering from 2004 to 2011. His earlier roles at Bristol Babcock included District Sales Manager for the US West Coast, Director of Sales and Marketing for Asia Pacific, and Western Regional Sales Manager. His career began at the USAF, where he was an Acquisition Project Manager from 1985 to 1989.
Education and Technical Background
Tim Manning earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Connecticut, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role and throughout his career in automation and process control.
Specialization in Software Development and Team Management
Tim Manning specializes in managing software development teams that focus on real-time automation and process control applications. He utilizes strategic planning based on his technical knowledge and broad experience in sales and marketing. Manning has extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams, enhancing sales and market penetration in the controls and automation markets.
Collaborative Approach to Application Development
In his current role, Tim Manning works within a collaborative team environment to develop applications that meet various customer requirements. His approach involves creating deliverables based on multiple customer needs, ensuring that the products are both configurable and customizable for diverse user bases.