Professional Profile
Engineer passionate about driving digital transformation through operational technologies in industrial environments. Specialized in process control, supervision, and advanced analytics to optimize production performance and minimize costs. Over 5 years of experience implementing Industry 4.0 solutions that enhance control systems, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous innovation.
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Areas of Expertise
Factory Digitalization
Design and deployment of integrated digital solutions to transform traditional factories into connected factories of the future. Leveraging industrial data to create added value.
SCADA & HMI
Development of ergonomic human-machine interfaces and supervision systems allowing real-time control of industrial processes. Collection and visualization of production data.
PLCs & Process Control
Programming of industrial PLCs and implementation of reliable and high-performance process control solutions. Design and implementation of automation logic.
Professional Experience
Automation Engineer
Etex, Worldwide
- Optimized thickness control in fiber cement production using advanced process control and machine learning, resulting in significant cost reduction and improved product consistency.
- Led the development of a centralized control room for a raw material preparation hall, including the deployment of a SCADA server, six control stations, and an integrated batch control system to enhance real-time monitoring and operational efficiency.
- Program development of a thermal energy storage unit to recover batch heat from autoclaves and enable continuous redistribution of thermal energy across factory consumers, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing overall utility costs.
- Revamped legacy electrical cabinets to align with the latest factory standards, including PLC reprogramming and SCADA system development to enhance reliability, maintainability, and system integration.
Project Engineer
Belgatech Engineering Services, Worldwide
- Engineered autoclaving stations, including the development of equipment lists, dimensioning of process components, preparation of technical specifications and tenders, and creation of P&IDs to support procurement and detailed design
- Designed and developed an energy storage system to optimize thermal energy management, supporting process stability and improving overall energy efficiency in industrial operations.
- Designed pneumatic control cabinets in compliance with the latest safety standards, ensuring reliable operation, system integrity, and adherence to industrial safety regulations.
Master thesis
Siemens Digital Industries Software, Leuven
- Conducted a study on the effect of inverter control laws on the vibration behavior of an induction (asynchronous) motor.
- Tested and identified the motor's electrical and mechanical characteristics through experimental methods.
- Modeled the induction motor and inverter, simulating their dynamic behavior for vibration analysis.
- Programmed the inverter from scratch, implementing a custom control algorithm.
- Isolated and analyzed the inverter’s influence on motor vibrations to support noise and reliability optimization.
Internship
CETIC, Charleroi
- Contributed to a project focused on smoothing electrical grid load by predicting household energy consumption patterns.
- Analyzed and generated performance statistics of predictive models across diverse user profiles to evaluate accuracy and reliability.
- Utilized Python extensively, strengthening proficiency in data analysis and relevant libraries to support project goals.
Education
Industrial Engineering with specialization in Automation
ECAM Brussels Engineering School
Specialization in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
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PMI Training
Project Management CAPM® / PMP® Basic Cource.
Qualified BA5
Electrical safety training course BA5.