Razor creates a future without disruptions

Shifting from traditional operating and business models to one that exploits the IIoT and advanced tools like AI is critical to remain competitive in a data driven world.

Praemo delivers Razor™ — an analytics engine combining industry expertise with AI and the IIoT to predict and prevent disruption to your operations.

The transformation

Forward-thinking manufacturers and industrial product companies across the globe have made great strides in connecting their operations to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in recent years. Succeeding in the IIoT era demands the transformation of operating and business models. Determining how AI and IIoT can benefit your organization’s operations is key for the future of work.

The technology

Using Artificial Intelligence, the Industrial Internet of Things, and extensive industry knowledge, we are redefining how organizations operate. Our Razor™ technology is built to provide predictive analytics and prescriptive intelligence to help organizations turn their operations data into actionable insights.

The people

Our team acquires top talent on many fronts — spanning from Data Scientists and AI talent to Industry experts. We pride ourselves on being of industry, for industry.

Leadership

Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez

Founder & CEO

Michael has deep experience utilizing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to deliver strategic digitization to customers around the world. Michael has served in senior roles as President of GMC Global and most recently Chief Operating Officer for SMEC’s Asset Management business.

Paul Boris

Paul Boris

President & CRO

Paul has driven digital transformation within industrial operations for decades. Starting his career at GM, he’s held P&L responsibility for facilities in all manufacturing modes. In the mid-90’s, Paul led the trend of deployment of technology within manufacturing. As the GVP of Enterprise Operations Management at SAP and CIO of Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at GE, he worked closely with senior executives and operational teams to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in sustainable performance improvements.

Boris is considered a thought leader on topics of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Digital Transformation, with extensive industrial experience.

Paul Hancock

Paul Hancock

Founder & CFO

Paul is a dynamic and practical results oriented finance executive with strong business operations knowledge and global experience.

He is able to apply experience, insight, and a team based approach to build financial acumen into growth oriented companies.

Andy Henderson

Andy Henderson

CTO

Data acquisition, data analysis, and process modeling have been central to every role Andy had at Caterpillar, during doctoral research, and at GE.

He led efforts inside GE to implement data collection and analysis systems in GE internal factories and worked with GE Digital customers to define their needs for digital transformations inside of their factories.

He remains a practitioner, applying digital technology within industrial operations, and a zealot for the value that comes from leveraging those technologies.

Thomas Hynes

Thomas Hynes

Managing Director, Australia

Thomas is a global professional with over 25 years experience leading and managing businesses for the delivery of Asset Management solutions and services. Initially focused on Supply Chain advisory optimization services, Thomas has developed a portfolio of knowledge and experience applying cutting-edge solutions to drive productivity improvement across the lifecycle of assets. He has led many large-scale transformation projects for major global brands for industries including Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas, and Telecommunications.

Thomas prides himself on building long-term and rewarding relationships, high caliber and motivated teams, and delivering outstanding customer service.

Board

Whitney Rockley

Whitney Rockley

Co-founder & Managing Partner McRock Capital, Board Chair

Whitney Rockley is a Co-founder and Managing Partner of McRock Capital, a venture capital firm focused exclusively on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). She has over 20 years of investment, operating and strategic planning experience from the power, water and oil & gas industries. She is refreshingly real and passionate about women-in-tech and inspiring girls to pursue STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math).

Bob Fei

Bob Fei

President & CEO Life Cycle Engineering, Board Member

Bob currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Life Cycle Engineering. Life Cycle Engineering pioneered the use of condition monitoring data as the basis for proactive maintenance and operations strategy for the US Navy 40 years ago and remains an industry leader serving the US Navy as well as major industrial and facilities clients today.

Bob’s personal mission statement is to enable those around him to achieve their full potential.

Andrew Goodwin

Andrew Goodwin

Former CEO SMEC, Board Member

Andy is an experienced international infrastructure leader who has lived and worked in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Middle East concentrating in the fields of energy and urban infrastructure. His last corporate role was the CEO of a large global engineering consultancy leading teams that project manage large multi-million dollar projects mostly for international clients which included Contractors, Government Agencies and Multilateral Agencies.

Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez

Founder & CEO, Board Member

Michael has deep experience utilizing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to deliver strategic digitization to customers around the world. Michael has served in senior roles as President of GMC Global and most recently Chief Operating Officer for SMEC’s Asset Management business.

Paul Boris

Paul Boris

President & CRO, Board Member

Paul has driven digital transformation within industrial operations for decades. Starting his career at GM, he’s held P&L responsibility for facilities in all manufacturing modes. In the mid-90’s, Paul led the trend of deployment of technology within manufacturing. As the GVP of Enterprise Operations Management at SAP and CIO of Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at GE, he worked closely with senior executives and operational teams to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in sustainable performance improvements.

Boris is considered a thought leader on topics of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Digital Transformation, with extensive industrial experience.

Investors

McRock capital is the first dedicated Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) venture capital fund focused on the intersection of sensors and software in large industrial markets. The McRock team has a unique background of building high-growth venture-backed IIoT companies while also having worked in the power, water, oil and gas industries. For more information, visit mcrockcapital.com.

McRock Investors

The offices

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