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Over 8 years ago
Another point to note is that while everyone could identify a perfect BCRS scenario and a pick list of the best available technology, it is rare that a company ever has sufficient funds to implement a solution fully If you are a seasoned practitioner/realist rather than a…
Over 8 years ago
Whatever recovery solution you use must be exercised to ensure it is capable of doing the job it was originally designed for. That means regularly taking some pain in testing that it actually works before it is really needed. Whether this be by recovery to a test system or…

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Over 8 years ago
Technology Refresh of a Process Control System over
Technology Refresh of a Process Control System over a steel rolling mill

About me

Engineering professional with extensive experience in developing and supporting real-time process control and information systems, leading and mentoring multi disciplined support and development teams engaged in realising product quality and process improvements via the application of automation knowledge and subject matter expertise, managing process control support teams and integrating emerging technologies through capital upgrade projects.
Practical hands-on understanding of the dynamics of systems support and process improvement gained through 25+ years of planning and directing the cost efficient application of technology to satisfy dynamic business plan goals.
Successful leading edge major capital upgrades of 2 major process control systems in the last 15 years. Several PLC and product measurement device integration projects to external and internal legacy systems.

Specialties: hot rolling, process modelling, database administration, systems administration, requirements engineering, business analysis, knowledge sharing, troubleshooting tough problems, generating lateral ideas, working around aging system limitations, upgrading/updating heritage systems

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