Technical Expertise

A summary of the automation, controls, robotics and engineering capabilities I deliver across Pharma, FMCG and Industrial environments.

Automation & Control Systems

Automation & Control Systems

  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View & Studio 5000
  • Siemens TIA Portal (WinCC Comfort / Unified / Classic)
  • B&R Automation Studio; AVEVA System Platform 2020 R2
  • Automated systems across Pharma, Industrial & FMCG
  • End‑to‑end commissioning: AGVs, compounding/WFI, FFS, autoclaves, inspection & packaging
PLC & HMI Programming

PLC & HMI Programming

  • Siemens S7‑300/400, S7‑1200/1500; Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix
  • B&R controllers — architecture, coding, testing, documentation
  • Siemens Certified Programmer in TIA Portal (CPT‑FAP)
  • Standards‑aligned design: IEC 61131‑3, ISA‑95, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11
Robotics

Robotics

  • FANUC (RoboGuide) integration & optimization
  • ABB RobotStudio programming & commissioning
  • OCME/ACMI palletizer format builds & line integration
Validation & Compliance

Validation & Compliance

  • Lifecycle documentation: URS, FDS, HDS, FAT, SAT, IOQ, PQ
  • Automation procedures, source code review, and training materials
  • GAMP 5 framework and regulated manufacturing experience
OT Networking & Industrial Protocols

OT Networking & Industrial Protocols

  • Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, IO‑Link
  • SICK SOPAS & Cognex DataMan barcode/data systems
  • Network design for multi‑controller cells and SCADA
Data, Dashboards & Integration

Data, Dashboards & Integration

  • Kepware, AVEVA Historian, SQL/NoSQL
  • Grafana dashboards for KPIs, trends, alerts; SSRS & Power BI reporting
  • Realtime acquisition with Node‑RED; automatic report generation
Electrical & Instrumentation

Electrical & Instrumentation

  • EPLAN & AutoCAD electrical design
  • VSDs, servo motion, PID loops, encoders, instrumentation
  • High‑speed shift‑register rejection systems
Safety & Hazardous Areas

Safety & Hazardous Areas

  • SICK & Pilz safety (Flexi Soft, CDS, PNOZmulti)
  • HA inspections on Zone 1 & 2 equipment (AS/NZS 60079.10.1)
  • Risk‑driven safety design and validation
Virtualisation & Remote Access

Virtualisation & Remote Access

  • VMware, VirtualBox, hypervisor environments
  • Secure support with Ewon, VPN (OpenVPN/WireGuard), RDP & VNC
  • Remote troubleshooting, monitoring & backup strategies
Project Engineering

Project Engineering

  • Design → development → commissioning under tight deadlines
  • Cross‑functional collaboration & vendor management
  • OEE improvement with lean‑driven, data‑backed changes