David Gaertner has over 42 years industry experience, the last 25 with Schneider Electric. He is currently Global VP of Partnerships & Analytics in Process Automation and is responsible for global PA-AVEVA relationship integrating R&D offers combining Process Automation and AVEVA technologies. Past responsibilities have included leading the global Petrochemical subsegment and consulting for advanced applications in Schneider Electric’s Software business now part of AVEVA. David also managed engineering & design of automation and electrical disciplines on major oil, gas & petrochemical projects at EPCs for 17 years.