# The AI transformation in manufacturing: A conversation with Sanmina CIO Manesh Patel

> Pythian CTO Paul Lewis talks with Sanmina CIO Manesh Patel at Google Cloud Next 2026 about applying AI across a global electronics manufacturer. Patel describes Gemini adoption among 23,000 Workspace users, early gains of at least 350 hours per week, a Vertex AI pilot for supply-demand matching, the challenge of integrating IT and factory-floor operational technology, and an AI governance model that combines centralized guardrails with federated innovation. The discussion also covers Sanmina’s role as a supplier of high-density AI server infrastructure and Patel’s practical advice to educate executives and scale from small, controlled wins.

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Last updated: 2026-08-20