Dylan Neal
Dylan Neal is a Senior Manager of Quality Business Systems & Data Standards at Harman International (Automotive Division), where he leads product lifecycle management (PLM) system improvements . Since joining Harman in 2018, Neal has driven digital transformation initiatives to standardize global engineering processes and data governance . He brings a broad engineering background – prior to Harman, he managed product development projects at Danfoss Power Solutions and led a student team that built the world’s first solar-powered SUV as Project Director of Iowa State University’s PrISUm Solar Car project .
Panel: Deploying AI - Separating the Noise from the Nuggets
This panel cuts through the buzz to reveal what it really takes to deploy AI effectively. Experts will explore how to identify high-value opportunities, measure ROI, and position AI as a strategic asset. From workforce impact and change management to data readiness and workflow integration, the discussion will highlight key lessons learned and practical advice for driving real results.
Whether you're scaling AI or just getting started, this session will help you focus on what matters most.
- Cut Through the Hype: Learn how to assess and prioritize AI use cases that align with real business outcomes—not just trends.
- Enable the Workforce: Understand the change management and up skilling needed to integrate AI without alienating teams.
- Build the Right Foundation: Discover what data, infrastructure, and leadership alignment are essential for sustainable AI success
Whether navigating cultural resistance or technical complexity, attendees will gain actionable strategies for using AI to drive measurable improvement—not just innovation for its own sake.
From Complexity to Clarity: How Harman Automotive Scaled Digital Transformation Through Process Discipline
In an industry where speed, traceability, and precision are non-negotiable, Harman Automotive is setting a new standard for digital transformation. In this session, Dylan Neal and Britni Teufel, CM2-certified leaders at Harman, will share how the company redefined its global operations by implementing a CM2-enabled digital thread, tightly integrated with a product lifecycle management (PLM) system.
Rather than automating chaos, Harman took a process-first approach—focusing on problem identification, change control integrity, and clarity of execution. The result: a unified global foundation that improves quality, accelerates responsiveness, and ensures every change delivers value.
Since going live in 2023, Harman has measured Millions in Cost of Quality savings, increased the efficiency of Product Change by 20%, and enabled a data foundation for the enterprise.
This session will reveal how operational discipline, lifecycle visibility, and CM2 methodology turned a complex digital initiative into a transformative enterprise capability. Attendees will gain a clear, real-world blueprint for how to build a scalable digital foundation that actually performs—with measurable impact on speed, collaboration, and product quality.
