QMS2GO CEO Onega Ulanova makes Technical.ly’s RealLIST Innovators 2026

Onega Ulanova, CEO and co-founder of Ruston-based QMS2GO, was named to Technical.ly’s inaugural RealLIST Innovators 2026 for Louisiana. The list recognizes 15 technologists across the state’s growing tech ecosystem and highlights the role of manufacturing software in Louisiana’s economy.

Why it matters: - Technical.ly’s first Louisiana RealLIST Innovators list spotlights 15 people shaping the state’s tech ecosystem. - Ulanova’s selection puts a Ruston manufacturing software company into a broader statewide technology conversation. - The recognition adds visibility to quality management tools built for small and mid-sized manufacturers.

What happened: - Technical.ly named Onega Ulanova, CEO and co-founder of QMS2GO, to its inaugural RealLIST Innovators 2026 for Louisiana. - The Louisiana list includes 15 technologists recognized for technical aptitude, community leadership and collaboration. - Technical.ly published the first Louisiana edition of the RealLIST Innovators series in 2026. - Ulanova leads QMS2GO from Ruston, Louisiana.

The details: - QMS2GO is an AI-powered quality management platform built for small and mid-sized manufacturers. - The platform helps companies build and run ISO 9001-aligned quality systems. - QMS2GO keeps audit evidence organized and helps manufacturers stay audit-ready. - The company says the platform replaces the usual patchwork of spreadsheets, shared drives and disconnected tools. - Technical.ly’s RealLIST Innovators series recognizes inventors, software developers, scientists and engineers who are solving hard problems and building solutions with lasting impact. - Ulanova said Louisiana’s manufacturers and tech builders are solving real operational problems every day. - Ulanova said the recognition is an honor for the QMS2GO team and a signal that quality software built for the shop floor belongs in Louisiana’s broader tech conversation. - The full Louisiana feature is available here. - QMS2GO says it also helps companies maintain documentation and objective evidence needed for customer and certification audits. - QMS2GO is headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana.

Between the lines: - The honor suggests manufacturing software is gaining attention alongside more visible consumer and enterprise tech work. - The inaugural Louisiana list also points to a more organized effort to showcase local technologists and founders. - QMS2GO’s inclusion reflects growing interest in practical AI tools tied to operational workflows rather than broad general-purpose applications.

What's next: - QMS2GO will likely use the recognition to build more awareness among Louisiana manufacturers and certification-driven businesses. - Technical.ly’s Louisiana coverage may help establish the RealLIST Innovators as a recurring marker for the state’s tech sector. - The company’s next growth story will likely center on adoption by manufacturers that need audit-ready quality systems.

The bottom line: - Ulanova’s inclusion on Technical.ly’s first Louisiana RealLIST Innovators list gives QMS2GO a higher-profile platform in the state’s manufacturing and tech communities.