Your facility is a system.
We make it intelligible.
LinkedTIERRA is an industrial systems intelligence practice. We link people, systems, technology, and environment into a single engineering model so you can stop guessing where to spend.
4
Pillars of intelligence
< 24h
Response SLA
100%
Engineering rigor
The four branches · Our practice
One practice, four engineering lenses on your operation.
We rarely engage on a single branch. Real industrial problems require two or three of these working together — and that's where the engineering picture comes alive.
LinkedTIERRA Thermal
Heat is operational
Drone thermal imaging, calibrated ground sensors, and 5-year satellite analysis combined into one engineering model.
- WBGT compliance & ACGIH 2023
- Drone thermal photogrammetry
- Landsat satellite drift analysis
- Predictive thermal regression
LinkedTIERRA Dynamics
Operations engineered
Lean Six Sigma methodology applied to physical operations with measurement-grade rigor. Workflow, throughput, capacity.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Workflow & process design
- Throughput modeling (DES)
- Multi-site systems alignment
LinkedTIERRA AI
The intelligence substrate
The engine behind LinkedTIERRA Live. Digital twins, predictive models, anomaly detection, decision automation.
- Digital twins (live)
- IIoT sensor networks
- Predictive regression
- Decision support & automation
LinkedTIERRA Neuro
The cognitive layer · R&D
VR/AR training in Unity, non-invasive neurophysiology (EEG, eye-tracking, HRV), cognitive UI research.
- VR / AR training (Unity)
- Neuroergonomic assessment
- Adaptive interfaces
- Cognitive UI/UX research
Our purpose
Why this practice exists.
A clear mission statement and a longer-horizon vision. We publish both openly — partly so clients know what they're buying, partly so we hold ourselves accountable.
To unify industrial data, human intelligence, and advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and more resilient operations.
Concretely: we connect every relevant data source on your floor, we apply engineering rigor to the intelligence we extract, and we leave you with engineered systems — not slide decks. Safety, intelligence, and resilience are the three measurable outcomes we commit to.
Safer
Compliance + monitoring
Smarter
Live digital twins
Resilient
90-day post-engagement
To be the leading industrial intelligence platform that empowers organizations to predict, adapt, and transform.
Concretely: LinkedTIERRA Live becomes the operating system for industrial intelligence across the Sun Belt — connecting the four branches into a single platform that every client uses to predict operational outcomes, adapt to environmental change, and transform their facilities into systems that learn.
Predict
Forecasts before events
Adapt
Closed-loop responses
Transform
Operations that learn
Methodology · Five engineering steps
We don't deliver opinions.
We deliver engineering systems.
Every LinkedTIERRA engagement follows the same five-step methodology — adapted for thermal, dynamics, AI, or neuro work, but measurement-rigorous at every stage.
Connect data from anywhere
IIoT sensors, industrial systems (PLCs, SCADA), enterprise software (ERP, CMMS, HR), spatial data (BIM, GIS), human signals, and external context — all into one source of truth.
Outputs
Turn data into intelligence
AI and advanced analytics convert raw operational data into engineering-grade insights. Statistical baselines, regression models, anomaly detection, performance attribution.
Outputs
Predict what's next
Digital twins and discrete-event simulation models forecast outcomes before they happen. Test interventions virtually. Quantify ROI before committing capital.
Outputs
Drive actions that improve performance
Lean Six Sigma engineering closes the gap between insight and action. DMAIC engagements with measurement-grade rigor. Automated decision support routes actions to the right systems and people.
Outputs
Keep people, assets, and operations safe
Compliance documentation, audit trails, safety monitoring, and human-factors engineering. The work isn't done when the change ships — it's done when the change is monitored, defensible, and reversible.
Outputs
ONE PLATFORM
LinkedTIERRA Live
ONE INTELLIGENCE
Four branches · One model
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Industrial systems intelligence
Who we serve
For people who run operations where assumptions cost real money.
We work with industrial leaders in Houston and across the Sun Belt where heat, throughput, compliance, and capital decisions intersect every day.
Persona · 01
Plant & Facility Managers
"I need to justify a capital expense without making it a guess."
What they need
- Compliance documentation (OSHA, ACGIH)
- Productivity quantification
- Capital spend justification
◉ Outcome
From assumption-based decisions to engineering-backed pathways
Persona · 02
EHS & Safety Leads
"When OSHA asks, I need numbers — not anecdotes."
What they need
- WBGT compliance & documentation
- Heat illness prevention plans
- Defensible audit trails
◉ Outcome
Compliance becomes proactive, not reactive
Persona · 03
Operations Directors
"I can't deploy the same fix across 12 sites without knowing what's different about each."
What they need
- Multi-site systems intelligence
- Comparative facility modeling
- Scalable digital twin
◉ Outcome
One methodology, fleet-wide insight
Industries · Six verticals
Industry-agnostic methodology. Industry-specific language.
The same engineering practice deploys across six different industrial verticals — each with its own regulatory frameworks and operational reality.
Peak surface
58°C
↑ Zone A
WBGT avg
31.2°C
↑ +3.2 over ACGIH
Model R²
0.98
Validated
Zones
12/12
All reporting
Zone A exceeded threshold — 58°C peak
14:32 · 2 min ago
Zone C trending warm — predicted 49°C
14:28 · 6 min ago
Cooling intervention Zone B — effective
13:55 · 39 min ago
Thermal Systems — the lens we're best known for.
Drone thermal imaging, calibrated ground sensors, and 5-year satellite drift analysis — combined into one engineering model that tells you exactly where heat is costing you money.
2.6%/°C
Productivity loss per degree
40%
Avg heat-risk reduction
< $30K
vs $300K HVAC quote
- DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise + FLIR thermal imaging
- BlueMaestro continuous IoT sensors (ACGIH 2023)
- USGS Landsat 8/9 satellite drift analysis
- Regression model with R² > 0.95
The engineer behind it
Hi, I'm Stephan.
Founder · Industrial Systems Engineer
I started LinkedTIERRA because industrial decisions are still made with thermometers and gut instinct in 2026. Engineering rigor changes that.
My background is industrial and systems engineering with research training at NYU. I built this practice to bring measurement-grade engineering to operational problems.
MS Industrial Eng · MS Systems Eng · Lean Six Sigma BB · CSM · NYU Research Affiliate
Full background & methodologyInitiate engagement
Let's diagnose your thermal environment.
Most engagements begin with a 20-minute call. We'll diagnose your environment, scope the right approach, and outline the engineering path.