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On the Rise Award Winner - Dinesh Vasabakthula

Leading software integration and mentoring teams, Vasabakthula plays a major role in shaping AMT’s automation success.

Dinesh Vasabakthula
Dinesh Vasabakthula

Dinesh Vasabakthula, the Controls Software Lead Engineer at Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), has carved a niche in the packaging automation sector. His career began in a product company that exposed him to various industrial automation verticals, and he found the packaging industry particularly engaging. His journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding industry trends and balancing existing knowledge and emerging needs.

In his role, Vasabakthula finds excitement in the daily challenges and opportunities to engage with new people and companies. He likens his work to a treasure hunt, where each day presents new problems to solve and lessons to learn. This dynamic environment fuels his passion and keeps him motivated.

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