Industrial automation
10 IoT consultants
These ten IoT consultants have done Internet of Things consulting and advisory work for companies, independently or at consulting firms. Readers can learn how IoT specialists scope connected-product and industrial IoT projects, choose connectivity and standards, and build the business case for a rollout.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ben Ward
LinkedInExperience: Director and Principal Consultant · Love Hz
Director and Principal Consultant at Love Hz since 2013, which the profile calls his independent consultancy; it says he helps manufacturers converge IT and OT networks for EV production, private 5G, industrial IoT and factory automation. He is also listed as Network Architect (IT OT Convergence) at JLR since 2022, and the profile lists CEO at Flood Network (2015–2023).
Chandra Vanipenta
LinkedInExperience: Founder · CaVision Consulting Oy
Founder at CaVision Consulting Oy since 2024; the profile says the firm helps companies build connected, AI-ready products through consulting in embedded systems, IoT, Bluetooth/BLE and edge AI, including supporting clients on complex firmware challenges. Former roles include Principal Engineer at Casambi Technologies (2020–2024) and Senior Software Designer at Etteplan (2018–2020).
David Wiegmann
LinkedInExperience: Chief Vehicle-to-Everything Consultant Founder · V2X Wiegmann Consulting
Chief Vehicle-to-Everything Consultant Founder at V2X Wiegmann Consulting since 2012. The profile describes him as an R&D engineer and chief consultant for the smart cities, telecommunications and Internet of the Future sectors, and says the firm provides services to integrate 5G, mobile and IoT technology.
Dominikus Hierl
LinkedInExperience: Founder · IoT-Wise
Founder at IoT-Wise since 2016; the profile describes IoT-Wise as executive advisory supporting technology companies on commercial strategy, international business development and strategic partnerships across the IoT, connectivity and embedded wireless ecosystem. The profile also lists SVP Sales EMEA at Quectel (2020–2025) and SVP Sales EMEA APAC at Telit Cinterion (2025–2026).
Dr. Gerd Wolfram
LinkedInExperience: CEO and Owner · IoT Innovation & Consult
CEO and Owner at IoT Innovation & Consult since 2016 and Partner at Digital Connection since 2017. The profile also lists Senior Vice President Systems and Solutions at SMARTRAC TECHNOLOGY GERMANY GmbH (2016) and Head of Innovation and Partner Management at METRO AG (2014–2015), and describes international IT and innovation experience in retail.
Henk Veldhuis
LinkedInExperience: IoT Standardization & Smart Home Consultant · Kalytech Consulting
IoT Standardization & Smart Home Consultant at Kalytech Consulting since 2025 and Founder & Managing Director at IoT InSight BV since 2020. The profile headline cites IoT standards and strategy work and IoT consultancy, and it lists Executive Director Smart Home Standardization & IoT (Internet of Things) at Huawei Consumer Business Group (2020–2022).
Ionut Avram
LinkedInExperience: Digital Transformation Consultant and Founder · Axisense
Digital Transformation Consultant and Founder at Axisense since 2020, a founder-level consulting role with a profile headline of IIoT and Industry 4.0 Consultant helping companies through digital transformation journeys. The profile also lists MES Consultant at Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing since 2021.
Michael Palikaras
LinkedInExperience: Founder & Lead Consultant IoT & Digital Transformation · MP Consulting Ltd
Founder & Lead Consultant IoT & Digital Transformation at MP Consulting Ltd since 2013, where the profile describes advisory involvement in technology initiatives and early-stage ventures focused on product strategy, solution design and execution readiness. The profile also lists IoT Product Manager & Business Development at WIND Hellas (2021–2023) and Product Manager at G4S Telematix (2016–2018).
Robert Heerekop
LinkedInExperience: Internet Of Things Consultant · IOTC360
Internet Of Things Consultant at IOTC360 since 2016. The profile headline describes him as an Internet of Things consulting expert, IoT podcaster and author who creates IoT proofs of concept and builds IoT business cases. Former roles include Consultant at KOP&GO (2008–2016) and Business Developer at Siemens Nederland (2005–2008).
Ulf Lövgren
LinkedInExperience: Solution Architect IoT (Consultant) · Tele2 IoT
Former Solution Architect IoT (Consultant) at Tele2 IoT (2024–2025) and Technical Product Manager (Consultant) at Tele2 IoT (2022–2023), and Founder & Senior Telecommunications Consultant at Leaf Consulting AB since 2009. The profile describes experience in IoT, telecommunications and IT working with both suppliers and service providers.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's IoT focus, such as connected products and firmware, industrial networks, smart home standards or commercial strategy, to the problem you need solved. Ask for a comparable project and the role they played in it, since IoT work spans hardware, connectivity, software and go-to-market.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you build a business case for an IoT deployment before committing to hardware and connectivity?
- 02Which connectivity options and standards do you weigh first for a new connected product, and why?
- 03What usually goes wrong when an IoT pilot is scaled to a full rollout, and how do you prevent it?
About this directory
This is a professional research starting point based on business profile data retrieved on . Titles and companies reflect that source snapshot and may describe past or present roles. Check the linked profiles for current details. Inclusion does not imply Instant Expert membership or availability.
Request a correction or removal