Drew Gatti

Senior Solutions Architect

Reno, Nevada, United States

About

Experience

  • Senior Solutions Engineer at FlowFuse
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Solutions Engineer | GTM Strategy & Industrial Architect I lead the intersection of technical architecture and market strategy—modernizing industrial automation stacks while defining FlowFuse’s competitive positioning and AI roadmap. Strategic GTM & Market Intelligence Persona & Solution Strategy: Identified 4 key buyer personas and architected "Solution Pillars" to align product offerings with high-value enterprise needs. Competitive Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive competitor research to shape our GTM strategy and identify market gaps we are uniquely positioned to fill. Sales Process Engineering: Re-engineered the sales cycle to mandate solutioning before PoC, ensuring technical wins are tied to measurable ROI initiatives. Industrial Architecture & ISA 95 Automation Stack Design: Architect and review complex ISA 95 automation stacks, bridging legacy silos with modern IIoT patterns. Technical Design Reviews: Lead design reviews for enterprise clients, recommending architectural changes that optimize Node-RED for reliability and scale. Flagship Demo Design: Built the end-to-end demo environment used to communicate the FlowFuse value proposition to global stakeholders. AI Direction & Product Strategy AI Roadmap Advisory: Identifying friction points in current AI implementations to set the strategic direction for market-aligned AI features. Field-to-Product Loop: Translating real-world usage patterns and customer pain points into actionable product requirements and feature improvements. Core Focus: ISA 95, IIoT Architecture, GTM Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, and Sales Process Optimization.

  • Independent Solutions Architect at Ark Solutions
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Independent solutions practice created to help business owners solve complex technical challenges. Focused on delivering practical, tailored systems—not for profit first, but to create lasting value through smarter integrations, streamlined operations, and resilient architectures.

  • Senior Controls / Automation Specialist at Verus Associates
    Feb 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Verus AEC delivers end-to-end industrial automation, controls, SCADA, and digital transformation solutions across sectors like manufacturing, energy, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and maritime

  • Senior Automation Engineer at Energy Innovations Inc.
    Jan 2023 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    EI specializes in design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of biogas upgrading and processing systems—from pre-assembled, plug-and-play skids to full lifecycle commissioning.

  • Controls Engineer at Sierra Pacific Industries
    Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

    A leading manufacturer in the wood products and energy sectors, known for its vertically integrated operations, cutting-edge automation, and commitment to sustainability.