Smart Papermaking: AI-Driven Process Optimization

Sr. Industry Principal at Seeq, driving the next wave of industrial innovation by helping companies harness time-series data and AI for smarter, faster decisions. With a background in chemical engineering and nearly two decades in industrial software, she brings deep expertise across mining, metals, pulp & paper, and manufacturing. Mariana is passionate about empowering people—engineers, operators, and executives alike—to bridge the gap between insight and impact. A bilingual speaker and respected voice in the industry, she’s known for making complex technologies accessible, actionable, and transformative in the journey toward more efficient and sustainable operations.

Philip Pearce

Senior Solutions Consultant at Seeq Corporation, where he helps industrial organizations unlock insights from time series data to drive operational excellence. With over a decade of experience in chemical engineering and process analytics, Philip brings deep industry expertise to customers across a range of manufacturing operations. Prior to Seeq, he held engineering roles at Honeywell, Huntsman-Rubicon, and Northwest Analytics, where he specialized in chemical plant startup, process optimization, and advanced analytics deployment. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kentucky. He lives in Anacortes, Washington, with his wife and two Leonberger dogs, Bowie and Cooper. Outside of work, Philip enjoys tabletop game design, fly-fishing in the Pacific Northwest, and hiking the local trails.