Bryan Drobot Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Engineering/Technology• Managing Team of Programmers, Computer Engineers, and Technicians on various Software/IT Based Teams, both internally and externally (contracted resources)• Work closely with the IT department to setup and lead initiatives to build IT infrastructure in parallel with our software based initiatives to expand software resources and infrastructure of the Company • Main projects are using C/C++ on various embedded platforms, Labview, Python, Matlab, Parker IQAN, PLC Programming in various languages; using Allan Bradley PLCs. Also utilizing HMI Programming in Parker IQAN • Work with cross disciplinary teams solving mechanical, electrical and software system projects when designing and building machines• Remote work with clients to support machines• Manage Code Versions and Standardization utilizing Bitbucket based repositories for version control• Manage/build the Code Database for all of the various machines and Engineering toolsProject Management/Management• Tracking software project metrics and stakeholder management• Utilize Agile/Lean methodologies to improve Company-wide organization and efficiencies within the Company.• Provide team coaching and development to other engineers/PMs involving cross disciplinary Engineering practices and Project Management best practices to create a cohesive, efficient team• Work with Project Managers from the other teams to manage cross-company projects• Coordinate with Product Managers to run larger multi-machine, multimillion dollar build projects

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

• Managing Team of Programmers, Computer Engineers, and Technicians on various Software/IT Based Teams, both internally and externally (contracted resources)• Prior to this role I was the pseudo Manager of all Electrical and Software Engineering, leading not only the above set of people but also Electrical Technicians, Engineers and Electricians as well. In October the roles got split between myself; Software Engineering Manager and the Electrical Engineering Manager• Setup and lead initiatives to build IT infrastructure to accommodate the level of automation the Company needed to adopt • Main projects were using PLC Programming in various languages; using Siemens, Beckhoff, CODESYS IEC-61131-3, TwinCAT II, TwinCAT III, and other PLCs. Also utilizing HMI Programming in both Beckhoff HMIs and a custom Internal Progress Software Development HMI to interface with humans• Work with cross disciplinary teams solving mechanical, electrical and software system projects when designing and building machines• Manage Code Versions and Standardization utilizing Git/Bitbucket based repositories for version control• Manage/build the Code Database for all of the various machines• Develop various initiatives to implement a Project Management Office at UltraSpan and adopt Project Management best practices. I am constantly developing and improving the project documentation for our Company PMO.• Main Project Manager on tracking project metrics and stakeholder management• Utilize Agile/Lean methodologies to improve Company-wide organization and efficiencies within the Company.• Provide team coaching and development to other engineers/PMs involving cross disciplinary Engineering practices and Project Management best practices to create a cohesive, efficient team• Work with Project Managers from the other sister companies to manage cross-company projects• Coordinate with sales and clients to run larger multi-machine, multimillion dollar build projects

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

PLC Software Developer/Project Manager• Hired to train at our sister Companies (in Belgium, Germany, and Italy) to adopt best practices in automation. Specifically automation of concrete plants both Carousel and Long Bed production • Setup and lead initiatives to build the IT infrastructure to accommodate the level of automation the Company needed to adopt • Lead the development of the software department at UltraSpan from scratch while working with the European counterparts for support and guidance • Develop various initiatives to implement a Project Management Office at UltraSpan • PLC Programmer of various automated machines that operate in concrete plants utilizing Siemens, Beckhoff, and other PLCs • Remote work with clients to support these machines • Manage Code Versions and Standardization • Manage/build the Code Database for all of the various machines • Utilize Agile methodology to improve Company-wide organization and efficiencies within the Company.

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Responsible to develop software programs within an Agile programming environment using C and C++ Linux environment to generate random data and to analyze data outputs for high security lottery products. Work includes;- Data analysis of output to ensure data integrity and security. - Organise and track department backlogged games with KANBAN board system. - Assess existing systems to identify projects to improve quality and production of data. - Document, template and organize current process standards and game requirements utilizing Trello collaboration tool.- Manage documentation and version control through Cervicia SVN and Github - Conduct training and mentoring of new team members. ADDITIONAL PROJECT WORK;- Designated department representative for the Company-wide ERP initiative. Integrate processes and workflows into ERP system. Vet system limitations and develop work around solutions. Create internal training documentation and conduct training.- Develop efficient and effective workflows to ensure data is transferred accurately and consistently to all stakeholders within the Company for production data integrity.- Utilize Agile methodology to improve departmental programming processes and secure resources to analyze customer specifications and game information transfers.- Ran several departmental projects leveraging various technologies/software on teams of one to several- Lead on a project that was company wide to manage and organize game standardization of documents across all of the games across the company

San Diego, Ca, Us

During this contracted position, I performed computer software development to program systems to communicate with various calibration sensors for process automation; Fluke, Keysight, Heise, etc. Analyzed workflows to automate and integrate changes for process improvement.Utilized the following programming languages and development tools to perform system Automation, system Development and computer programming.Computer Programming: C#/C++/C, SCPI, Visual Basic, ArduinoDevelopment Tools: Keysight Command, Expert/Connection, Expert/bench, Vue/system, Vue/Bench link, Microsoft Excel, Visual Studio/SQL Server software tools.

Developed various hardware/software embedded systems for electronic devices that integrate and interface into Industrial and Mining equipment and systems. Conducted research and development projects researching different methods, technologies and tools to accomplish several projects of varying complexities to deliver to the end customer. Worked in several roles as project team member, lead engineer and/or project lead.Two major project accomplishments during my employment as Project Lead and main Embedded Engineer (described below) was for a Mining Laser Head Assembly and Application and Human Presence Detection System. For these projects I developed all components of the project plans including timeline, cost analysis, research and requirements design. Worked with project stakeholders to build project requirements, deliverables and to ensure timelines met. Completed embedded systems development, computer programming, software development, senor/electronics design and electronic assembly for projects.- Utilized C#, Java, Android and Arduino programming languages. - Utilized SolidWorks, 2D AUTOCAD, Scenebuilder, Eclipse, MySQL and Android Studio development tools.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

As an Embedded Systems Engineer E.I.T., I worked in all fields of Engineering work from Mechanical, Electrical and Computer. I was the Project Lead to design one of the first ever Certified Flight School in Canada for multi-rotor and other large Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Working with many aircraft systems, I programmed and operated several classes of UAS’s such as fixed wings, rotary wing, multirotor, hybrids and lighter than air technologies.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer Engineering

Project Management Certificate Program, Project Management