Responsible for electrical and software aspects of automation system designs used primarily for process and packaging. Includes control panel, PLC, HMI, motion control development and site start-up support. Extensive application of troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills are applied. Management of vendors, contractors and direct interaction with clients required. Acquired knowledge of production line integration is applied to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. Cater primarily to food & beverage, pharmaceutical and homecare markets. Clients personally served: Anheuser Busch, PAR Pharmaceutical, Clorox, Burt’s Bees, Pepsi, Bausch & Lomb, SpaceX, Nestle

Quote, design, commission and manage diverse industrial automation projects. Quotes are generally created based upon a functional specification received from the client and/or a site visit to the client’s facility. Software is developed from the ground up conforming to the client's standard. Also common for programming to be developed on a per project basis for unique, custom applications. Most projects are completed with field commissioning as dictated by the proposed scope. Budgets are monitored and managed as are schedules and external resources. Business development is constant. Clients personally served: Michelin, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, AFL, ITW (Hartness)

Vertique - Arden, NCProvide controls software for an exclusive patented warehouse automation system used to process beverage orders. Provide ongoing development, support and periodic service releases specifically for a multi-axis servo-controlled pallet dispenser product line. Hartness International - Greenville, SCDesign, manage and commission automation projects for production line equipment and system integration. Cater primarily to food & beverage processing and packaging markets. Senior leadership on a team of system integrators.Clients personally served: Anheuser Busch, Proctor & Gamble, Pfizer, Colgate Palmolive, Miller Brewing, Coca-Cola, Quaker Oats, Tropicana, Chevron, EJ Gallo, Heinz, Hiram Walker, Iams, Jim Beam, Kraft, Minute Maid, Motts, Pepsi, JJ Taylor & Straub

Maintenance and continuous improvement of machinery and automated line controls used to manufacture automotive interiors. Tier one supplier to BMW and General Motors. Certification obtained for Staubli Robotics, ABB Robotics, Siemens S7 PLC and Siemens S5 PLC.

Experienced several advancements throughout an eight-year term of employment. Began as an automated line technician and advanced to electrical engineering at the midpoint of tenure. Produced specialized machines in house. Developed controls scheme, wiring schematics, electrical enclosure and PLC/HMI programs for each. Received certification for Allen Bradley SLC500 PLC and AutoCAD 12.

Studio and road work sponsored by booking agent located in Snellville, GA. Performed at various hotel and club circuits.

Entered company as a production machine operator. Advanced to machine setup technician. Responsible for maintaining various types of machines used to manufacture armatures to be installed in portable power tools bearing the Craftsman name, sold primarily at Sears department stores.