Mackenzie Ford
Solutions Engineer
Watco Tanks, Inc.

Mackenzie Ford is a Solutions Engineer at Watco Tanks, where she integrates technology to model, forecast, and improve decision-making across the company. She has built apps and database systems that track tanks, inventory, scheduling, and logistics, making Watco more efficient.

Mackenzie’s background spans technology and oil & gas. At ExxonMobil, she modeled and ran economics on development scenarios to forecast performance and guide investment decisions. She has also deployed several apps to the App Store, including Cakery, a software used by bakers in 41 states and 5 countries.

Trained in LEAN principles, Mackenzie is passionate about automation, building systems, and eliminating waste. She holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship and Finance from Rice University.

Sessions

Technology in Practice: Member Stories From the Shop Floor

Presented by Brian Cooper, Daniel Yoder, Mackenzie Ford in Crystal Ballroom at 11:15 AM on Tuesday, September 22nd.

This roundtable discussion will highlight how STI/SPFA members are using technology to improve operations, address workforce challenges, and support future growth. Members will share real-world examples of tools and innovations they have explored or implemented, including artificial intelligence, welding arms, automation, software, and other technologies. The discussion will provide an opportunity to exchange lessons learned,…