C. Harclerode

Craig Harclerode is CEO of AF Expert Consulting LLC. He has more than four decades of successful experience leading and leveraging digital technologies to deliver transformative business results. Harclerode brings a unique, seasoned and powerful perspective building on his roles at Amoco Oil, Honeywell IAC, Aspen Tech and the last two decades at OSIsoft (now AVEVA™). He departed AVEVA in June 2025 and, with co-workers Ales Soudek and Curt Hertler, formed AF Expert Consulting, focused on “raising value to the power of AF – ValueAF.” Harclerode holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M, an MBA from Rice, and a PMP certification from the PMI. With more than 25 published articles and regular speaking engagements at conferences and events, he is recognized as a thought leader. The author can be reached at craig.harclerode@piafc.com.