Delta Bravo AI Receives NSF Award, Launching Revolutionary AI-Powered Water Quality Solution

Delta Bravo AI Receives NSF Award, Launching Revolutionary AI-Powered Water Quality Solution

Fort Mill, SC, March 12, 2024 – Delta Bravo AI, a pioneer in Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI), is proud to unveil an innovative project aimed at revolutionizing water management. This initiative, in partnership with the National Science Foundation and others, leverages Delta Bravo’s AI technology to enhance water quality, safety, and equity, addressing critical infrastructure and workforce challenges faced by water utilities throughout the United States.

The absence of qualified operators presents a safety risk, equity concerns, and stifled growth as businesses hesitate to invest in areas with substandard infrastructure. With projections indicating alarming vacancy rates in water treatment and distribution roles, the urgency for modern technological interventions has never been more apparent.

The project aims to use AI to proactively anticipate and resolve issues related to water quality, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance, starting in Delta Bravo’s home state of South Carolina.

“Minimally viable water systems yield minimally viable communities,” said Rick Oppedisano, CEO of Delta Bravo AI. “Businesses won’t invest in these towns; children will grow up and leave. We owe it to our families, our communities and our country to do more.”

“The looming shortage of certified operators is a tangible and immediate crisis, not merely an abstract concern for the distant future,” said Brett Butz, Environmental Health Manager at SC Dept of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and member of the project team. “The situation creates a negative feedback loop where scarce funds are diverted to contract operations instead of being allocated for essential system maintenance and improvements.”

Led by Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence, the project adopts a holistic convergence approach, engaging local community members, governmental bodies, educational institutions, and private industry partners. The project team includes participants from Cisco Systems, DHEC, Clemson University, Benedict College and the South Carolina Governor’s School of Science and Math.

Successful implementation of the AI-powered solution promises to yield significant improvements in compliance, water quality, and safety, thereby enhancing water equity and economic viability in communities across South Carolina and beyond.

“The ability of a region to provide sufficient, reliable, safe water systems should not be a differentiator in siting determinations,” says Susie Shannon, CEO of South Carolina’s Council on Competitiveness and a member of the project team. “The State of South Carolina is aggressively pursuing targeted and innovative higher-wage economic strategies, such as electrification and circular battery technologies, dependent upon the ability for our regions to provide agile and reliable water systems.”

In 2022, 2.2 billion people lacked safely managed drinking water in the United States; 3.5 billion people lacked safely-managed sanitation; and 2 billion people lacked a basic handwashing facility, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is estimated that billions more will lack access to these basic services by 2030, unless viable and proactive solutions are developed.

“Manufacturing and civil infrastructure represent the core of American innovation and quality of life,” adds Oppedisano. “Both are experiencing challenges around cost and skilled workers. We’re using AI to fill this gap. It’s our mission to enable economic growth and quality of life for our customers, families and communities.”

 

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Ashley West, Delta Bravo
Email: Ashley@deltabravo.ai

About Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence:

Delta Bravo AI is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and specializes in empowering manufacturers and civil infrastructure teams to optimize operations through the integration of AI and machine learning solutions. The company’s flagship product, the Delta Bravo platform, offers end-to-end data transformation, modeling and seamless integration of AI into existing processes and systems. Since 2017, Delta Bravo AI has delivered tangible results for industry leaders such as Rolls-Royce, AccuWeather, Nucor Steel, Toyota, and Gulfstream, among others. For more information, visit https://deltabravo.ai.

Jay Caloras, Co-founder of Carroll Street Capital, Joins Delta Bravo AI Board of Directors

Jay Caloras, Co-founder of Carroll Street Capital, Joins Delta Bravo AI Board of Directors

Fort Mill, SC, February 20, 2024 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence, the leading Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Caloras, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Carroll Street Capital, to its Board of Directors. Caloras brings extensive experience in private equity, alternative investment management, and technology enablement to the Delta Bravo team.

With over 15 years of experience investing across the capital structure, Caloras has a proven track record in private equity and alternative investments. He has successfully sourced and led transactions in various sectors, including media and consumer, business services, and telecom. Furthermore, he has played a pivotal role in leading operational technology transformations and serving on numerous boards throughout his career. 

Before founding Carroll Street Capital, Caloras held a senior investment professional position at MHR Fund Management, a multi-billion-dollar private equity asset manager. Prior to that, he gained valuable experience at Bain Capital, contributing to his expertise in investment management and business strategy. 

Caloras holds an AB in Economics cum laude from Harvard College and has pursued studies in machine learning through Deeplearning.AI / Stanford, showcasing his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. 

Delta Bravo AI is thrilled to welcome Jay Caloras to its Board of Directors, where his unique combination of financial acumen and technological expertise has already contributed to the company’s growth and success in the field of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. 

Rick Oppedisano, founder and CEO of Delta Bravo AI, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, “We are delighted to have Jay on our Board of Directors. He processes information so quickly and has a unique perspective based on his experience in finance, technology and business process. He is a go-to call for the complex challenges that come with growth.” 

 

For media inquiries and further information, please contact: 

Ashley West, Delta Bravo 

Email: Ashley@deltabravo.ai

 

About Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence: 

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Delta Bravo AI empowers manufacturers to transform data into predictive models that reduce cost per unit through improved quality, throughput and workforce readiness. The company’s flagship product, the Delta Bravo platform, offers seamless integration of machine learning and AI solutions into existing manufacturing processes and systems. Delta Bravo AI has consistently delivered greater operating margins and workforce readiness for customers such as Rolls-Royce, AccuWeather, Nucor Steel, Toyota, Continental, Gulfstream, and more since 2017. For more information, please visit Delta Bravo’s website at https://deltabravo.ai. 

Lou Kennedy, CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Joins Delta Bravo Board

Lou Kennedy, CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Joins Delta Bravo Board

FORT MILL, SC, FEBRUARY 13, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence, the leading Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, is thrilled to welcome Lou Kennedy to its Board of Directors. Lou Kennedy, the President, CEO, and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in business leadership and innovation to the Delta Bravo team. 

Lou Kennedy is widely recognized for her remarkable contributions to Nephron Pharmaceuticals, a certified woman-owned business that has seen unprecedented growth under her leadership. The company’s state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in West Columbia now produces one billion doses of life-saving medication annually. Nephron Pharmaceuticals is also at the forefront of manufacturing opioid-free pain management drugs, demonstrating Kennedy’s commitment to delivering essential healthcare solutions. 

In 2022, Lou Kennedy announced a historic expansion with the establishment of Nephron Nitrile, a medical-grade nitrile glove production facility. This initiative represents an investment of over $100 million, creating 250 jobs in the Midlands region, contributing significantly to the local economy and supply chain resilience. 

Kennedy’s dedication to public service is evident through her appointment by Governor Henry McMaster to #acceleratesc, South Carolina’s COVID-19 advisory and recovery team, during the worldwide pandemic. She has also served as the past chair of SCbio, a statewide association promoting the life sciences industry, where she received the prestigious Pinnacle Award for her significant contributions to advancing life sciences in the state. 

Governor Nikki Haley recognized Lou Kennedy’s lifetime of outstanding service with South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto.  

Delta Bravo AI is excited to have Lou Kennedy join its Board of Directors, where her vast experience and visionary leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the company’s continued growth and success. Her appointment further strengthens Delta Bravo AI’s position in the artificial intelligence and predictive analytics industry. 

In welcoming Lou Kennedy, Rick Oppedisano, founder and CEO of Delta Bravo AI, said, “We are honored to have someone of Lou’s caliber on our Board of Directors. Like us, she is a visionary who sees the good manufacturing can do for humanity and the incredible impact of AI.  With roots solidly in place here in the great state of South Carolina, her track record of success and dedication to innovation aligns perfectly with our mission.” 

ABOUT DELTA BRAVO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Delta Bravo helps manufacturers turn data into Predictive Models that reduce downtime and waste while increasing quality and throughput. The company’s flagship product, the Delta Bravo platform, empowers rapid data transformation and offers several options for integrating machine learning and AI solutions into existing manufacturing processes and systems.  Delta Bravo has empowered greater operating margin and workforce readiness for customers like Rolls-Royce, AccuWeather, Nucor Steel, Toyota, Continental, Gulfstream and more since 2017.  For more information, please visit Delta Bravo’s website at https://deltabravo.ai.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Ashley West, Delta Bravo
Ashley@deltabravo.ai

Delta Bravo AI Selected by SC for Paris Air Show

Delta Bravo AI Selected by SC for Paris Air Show

JUNE 5, 2023
ROCK HILL, SC

Paris Air Show 2023 | June 19-25 | Le Bourget, France

Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence has been selected as one of six companies joining the South Carolina Department of Commerce at the Paris Air Show in June 2023. 

The International Paris Air Show is the largest air show and aerospace-industry exhibition event in the world.  The Show will take place at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions from 19 to 25 June 2023, gathering the biggest players in the global aerospace industry around the latest technological innovations.  Over 300,000 attendees from 185 countries were present at the last Paris Air Show in 2019.

The State of South Carolina is one of seventeen state departments of economic development and commerce that will host their own state-branded pavilions featuring state-based small businesses.  “Working with aerospace industry leaders like Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream has opened the doors to more opportunity,” says Delta Bravo CEO Rick Oppedisano. “We are grateful and excited to be part of the State of South Carolina delegation.”

A new ‘Made in the USA’ SME Zone, created in collaboration with State International Development Organizations (SIDO), will feature 18 companies representing seven states. SIDO is the only national organisation focused on supporting governors’ international trade agendas by serving and representing the 50 state trade agencies to the federal government.

“The SIDO ‘Made in the USA’ SME Zone provides a unique platform for states and businesses to participate in one of the most important international trade shows in the world,” said Andy Karellas, Executive Director at SIDO.  

 

Knudt Flor, former CEO of BMW Manufacturing, Joins Advisory Board of Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence

Knudt Flor, former CEO of BMW Manufacturing, Joins Advisory Board of Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence

ROCK HILL, SC, January 5, 2023 – Knudt Flor, former CEO of BMW Manufacturing, Joins Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence to Drive Smart Factory Adoption

 

Retired BMW Manufacturing CEO Knudt Flor has been appointed to the newly created advisory board at predictive analytics company Delta Bravo.

Prior to retiring in September 2021, Flor oversaw BMW Plant Spartanburg, the largest BMW Group plant in the world. The South Carolina factory exports more than two-thirds of its models to 125 global markets. For seven consecutive years, it has been the largest exporter by value in the United States. The model portfolio includes five top-selling BMW X models, four Motorsport X models, and two plug-in hybrid electric X models. During Flor’s tenure, BMW released four new vehicles, the BMW X7, X3 M and X4 M, and the BMW X3 xDrive30e, as well as next-generation models for the BMW X3, X4, X5, X5 M, X6, and X6 M. Flor is the second-longest serving president of BMW Manufacturing.

Flor was introduced to the Delta Bravo team through the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. “When I met the Delta Bravo team, I was immediately impressed by what they were doing,” said Flor. “The next wave of successful manufacturers will leverage data to improve operations and workforce readiness. Delta Bravo accelerates this process in a way that enhances the operation instead of disrupting it. I’m fascinated by the innovative work they’re doing, and excited to work alongside Rick and team.”

“We are very fortunate to have someone of Knudt’s caliber on our Advisory Board,” said Rick Oppedisano, founder and CEO of Delta Bravo. “He’s had a front-row seat for the evolution of manufacturing technology and brings decades of experience and perspective on the current challenges facing OEMs and suppliers. From the very start when we were introduced, it was clear he had ideas that would add value to our current and future customers. We’re thrilled to have him.”

Flor has also been vice president of production at BMW Plant Munich, director of BMW Plant Rosslyn in South Africa, senior vice president of corporate quality for the BMW Group, and senior vice president of Manufacturing at BMW Brilliance Automotive Joint Venture in Shenyang, China. In January 2022, Flor joined the College of Charleston as senior vice president of innovation and industry engagement.

“I have been in industry for more than 30 years, and I’ve seen and lived through the big transformation on the shop floor,” Flor said. “In the 1990s and early 2000s, automation and lean production gave us a big jump in productivity, quality and competitiveness. Machine learning and AI will have the same big impact — and it will be a radical change again.”

Manufacturing CEOs across the world are embracing Machine Learning and AI to drive the transformation, but research firm Gartner estimates an 80% failure rate for first-time AI projects.

“I’ve chosen to partner with Delta Bravo after seeing the impact of their solution firsthand,” said Flor. “They’ve spent five years building their product and practice around the needs of the manufacturer. They are an ideal solution for midsize manufacturers in the supply chain as well as larger OEMs.” 

 

ABOUT DELTA BRAVO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Delta Bravo helps manufacturers turn data into Predictive Models that reduce downtime and waste while increasing quality and throughput. The company’s flagship product, the Delta Bravo platform, empowers rapid data transformation and offers several options for integrating machine learning and AI solutions into existing manufacturing processes and systems.  Delta Bravo has empowered greater operating margin and workforce readiness for customers like Rolls-Royce, AccuWeather, Nucor Steel, Toyota, Continental, Gulfstream and more since 2017.  For more information, please visit Delta Bravo’s website at https://deltabravo.ai.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Ashley West, Delta Bravo
Ashley@deltabravo.ai