I have a very high level of knowledge with regard to SCADA systems and Schneider Electric's ClearSCADA / Geo SCADA Expert in particular. In addition I am an established and dedicated IT professional with a passion for product lifecycle management, policy creation/management, patch testing/deployment, Microsoft Windows client/server/domain maintenance and management, and security patching. Throughout my career, I have made it my priority to utilise current technologies and new techniques to drive elegant, creative solutions across a range of projects. Comfortable in both collaborative and independent roles, I offer refined analytical and critical thinking skills, and I can adapt and revise my strategies to meet evolving priorities, shifting needs, and emergent issues.
25+ years of robust success in designing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining enterprise-wide SCADA systems
BEng Hons Degree in Combined Engineering with Electrical/Electronic Bias
2020 Present
AAAWESOME SOLUTIONS LTD, Chipping Norton
Founder and Director
Conceptualise and devise best-in-class and innovative solutions for telemetry and SCADA systems that deliver maximum impacts in cost saving and productivity. Provide telemetry and SCADA system consultancy services. Create and manufacture embedded hardware and software solutions for multitude of applications.
2009 2020
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LTD, remote
Scada Development Engineer | Scada Systems Engineer
Working on wide area telemetry and SCADA systems, during my time in these roles I validated application updates, windows updates, security patches and anti-virus, providing safe and effective installation of operational systems. Played a crucial role in supporting and maintaining the systems. I also served as internal subject matter expert (SME) for Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert / ClearSCADA products. In addition, I converted business requirements into SCADA functions in liaison with key stakeholders, while orchestrating continuous technical support for development and maintenance of OT strategy, standards, and procedures. I created a number of innovative automation solutions for SCADA and telemetry systems using a variety of programming languages and environments. I managed a Microsoft Windows SCADA domain by creating/managing user accounts, computer accounts, operational units, group policy/scripting and all other aspects of domain management.
> Developed innovative solutions to SCADA and Telemetry issues using various programming environments and languages including C .Net, VB .Net, VBS, IEC 61131-3
> Drove creation of SCADA templates, while ensuring incorporation of features required to support operational control and monitoring requirements.
> Administered anti-virus solutions for SCADA estate through patch testing and deployment, policy formulation and management, as well as reporting.
> Provided 24x7x365 system support and acted as out of hours coordinator for prompt system issues resolution.
> Represented Thames Water Utilities Ltd at six monthly Schneider User Group conferences for steering development of software in line with requirements of business and utilities industry.
> Built OT SCADA systems and updated processes/procedures to ensure optimal functionality and security of SCADA platforms.
Electronics
Micro Controllers
Embedded design
3D printing
Programming
Technology
Electric Skateboarding
Snowboarding
