Steve Markward

Steve Markward has extensive experience in the field of digitalization and IT management, currently serving as Digitalization Manager at North Star BlueScope Steel since March 2002, where efforts focus on enhancing predictive and prescriptive maintenance capabilities through digital transformation. Previous roles at North Star BlueScope Steel include IT Operations Manager and IT Manager, overseeing projects and managing IT teams to support various systems including finance and maintenance planning. Earlier positions include Senior Developer at AVCA, responsible for software development for control systems, and Control Engineer at North Star BHP Steel, where the deployment of network infrastructure was a key responsibility. Steve's foundational experience began at Bethlehem Steel as part of the process control team, contributing to significant modernization efforts. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Western Michigan University.