James (Jim) Haw is a seasoned electrical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience across the paper, plastics, electrical utility, and oil & gas industries.  Recently, he joined IND Technology as the Director of Business Development for North America, where he is focused on promoting IND’s Early Fault Detection system to increase awareness within the U.S. power transmission and distribution utilities sector.

Jim is recognized for his career in automation and for pioneering the groundbreaking concept of the “born digital” industrial facility.  His "born digital" led to several published articles and recognition from the International Society of Automation (ISA), which awarded him the 2023 Excellence in Technical Achievement Award for his contributions to a new plastics recycling facility.  He has served ISA at the local, regional, and international levels, aiming to support the industry and share his knowledge wherever possible.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.  In addition to his engineering background, Jim is a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and a Project Management Professional (PMP)