Controls and Software Engineer with a strong track record in many industries. Strong leadership skills with strong technical skills that enable me to bridge the development process between management and throughout the technical disciplines.I have worked in many industries; most of them as a contractor through my business. This experience has given me an exceptional advantage over others simply because of the technology gaps that exist between the industries. Common solutions in one industry are sometimes ground breaking in others.Noteworthy accomplishments:1. Developed/managed the electrical and software designs for Toin/Fenn’s popular Z Series spring coilers.2. Worked in the Spring Industry since 1989. Supported all Torin/Fenn coilers till 2013 through BHS-Torin and Fenn.3. Software/control system for a 350 HP, 29” dia rolling mill. 1.2M pound force system reduces 6" thick lead castings down to ¼”, 4' wide sheet with a progressive rolling algorithm in 20 mins.4. Software/control system for a 300' long draw bench for superconductor rod. Complex system w/Siemens PLC: (1) Profibus network interfacing 2 HMIs & 3 remote PLCs controlling 10 synchronized servo axes and a 350 HP vector motor. (2) Siemens Technology network connecting 26 more nodes including 23 servo hydraulics axes.5. Designed the Fletcher-Terry CMC Matte Cutter control system sold to the Art and Framing industry. Over 500 sold in a 4 yr period.6. Designed/developed/manufactured the Fletcher-Terry Alta99 control system sold to the Art and Framing industry.7. Software/control system for a Lithium rolling mill capable of producing 10 micron thick product.8. First-in-the-industry complete retrofit of a Torin spring coiler delivered in March 2015.9. First-in-the–industry “Lights-Out” phone app for remote monitoring, troubleshooting and controlling of our tightly integrated control systems. Works on competitor's equipment also! App released mid 2014. Still only phone app in the industry!
Listed skills include Automation, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Engineering, and 2 others.
