Professional Summary
Results-driven Infrastructure Architect with 10+ years of experience in Industry 4.0 implementation and advanced manufacturing technologies. Skilled in establishing seamless OT/IT convergence across enterprise applications, optimizing production environments, and implementing IIoT solutions. Proven track record integrating Siemens PLM products, cloud technologies, and security frameworks with strong focus on automation and operational excellence.
Core Competencies
Manufacturing Technology
- MES Implementation & Optimization
- Digital Twin & Digital Thread
- OPC UA & Industrial Protocols
- Smart Factory & OEE Initiatives
Infrastructure Design
- High-Availability Architecture
- Virtualization & Cloud Integration
- Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Strategy
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Security & Compliance
- Federal Authorization (ATO)
- Zero Trust Architecture
- TLS/SSL Implementation
- SSO Federation & Identity Management
Database Management
- Oracle Performance Optimization
- SQL Server Administration
- Query Tuning & Execution Plans
- High Availability Database Clusters
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS Cloud Architecture
- Docker & Containerization
- Kubernetes Orchestration
- CI/CD Pipeline Implementation
Automation & Scripting
- PowerShell Scripting
- Python Development
- Bash & Linux Administration
- Process Automation & RPA
Professional Experience
Infrastructure Architect
Siemens Digital Industries Software
2019-2024
Led complex infrastructure implementations for enterprise clients, focusing on Teamcenter PLM and Opcenter MES products while ensuring security compliance and operational excellence.
Key Achievements:
- Architected high-availability infrastructure solutions supporting mission-critical manufacturing operations across multiple enterprise clients
- Developed comprehensive Federal Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation, ensuring Siemens products met stringent government security requirements
- Created automated deployment solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, reducing implementation time by 60% and eliminating configuration errors
- Integrated enterprise manufacturing platforms with various SSO providers including Okta, Shibboleth, Azure AD, AWS IAM, and Kerberos
- Resolved complex Oracle RAC and SQL Server performance issues through query optimization and index tuning, improving response times by 35%
- Established technical documentation standards for installation processes, upgrades, TLS implementation, and containerized deployments
- Implemented microservices architecture using Docker/Kubernetes for manufacturing applications, increasing scalability and reliability
Manufacturing Application/Infrastructure Analyst
Lonza Group AG
March 2021-August 2021
Implemented and supported high-availability manufacturing software across 3 production sites, focusing on system stability and IIoT monitoring solutions.
Key Achievements:
- Deployed and managed 120-server infrastructure stack supporting GMP-compliant manufacturing operations
- Configured real-time monitoring using InfluxDB time-series database on CentOS with Grafana dashboards and automatic remediation scripts
- Developed RESTful API services to integrate manufacturing execution systems with legacy applications
- Implemented automated data pipeline processing XML/JSON files between disparate systems
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure OT/IT convergence aligned with business objectives
IT Shop-Floor and MES Support
Mercedes Benz Vans (Computacenter)
October 2019-September 2020
Provided critical manufacturing systems support focusing on production continuity and Digital Factory implementation.
Key Achievements:
- Maintained 99.8% uptime for production-critical systems through proactive monitoring and rapid incident resolution
- Developed manufacturing analytics applications using IIS, C#, SQL and ASP.NET to create real-time production displays ensuring takt time adherence
- Implemented API-based solutions to extract manufacturing data for visualization and OEE analysis
- Integrated Siemens PLC systems with factory software for predictive maintenance implementation
- Collaborated with automation teams to implement Industry 4.0 solutions and Smart Factory initiatives
Factory Service Desk
Volvo Cars US Operations
January 2019-April 2019
First-level support specialist for production-critical systems maintaining an 80%+ first-call resolution rate.
Key Achievements:
- Provided comprehensive support across diverse manufacturing applications including proprietary SCADA environments
- Developed process improvements that increased production efficiency and reduced system downtime
- Maintained extensive knowledge base of SQL, OpenVMS, VMware and Unix environments
Previous Experience
- Desktop Technician/Help Desk Support | Charleston County | 2017-2018
- System Technician/Web Developer | Cyberware Computers | 2013-2018
- Service Desk Analyst | Distributed Systems and Services Inc. | 2015-2016
Technical Skills
Programming & Scripting
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash/Shell
- JavaScript
- C# .NET
- Node.js
Manufacturing Software
- Siemens Teamcenter PLM
- Opcenter MES (Camstar)
- Opcenter RD&L
- Digital Twin Implementation
- Smart Manufacturing
Database Systems
- SQL Server & HA Clusters
- Oracle RAC & DataGuard
- Performance Tuning
- InfluxDB Time Series
- ETL & Data Integration
Industrial Systems
- PLC/HMI Integration
- SCADA Solutions
- OPC UA
- Industrial IoT (IIoT)
- Manufacturing Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
- Docker & Containerization
- Kubernetes Orchestration
- AWS Cloud Services
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code
Security & Integration
- SSO & Identity Management
- TLS/SSL Security
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Federal Compliance
- API Integration
Operating Systems & Infrastructure
Windows Server
Linux (CentOS/RHEL)
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
Unix
VMware vSphere
Hyper-V
Active Directory
Tools & Technologies
Wireshark
Grafana
Prometheus
Git/GitHub
ServiceNow ITSM
VEEAM Backup
Terraform
Ansible
TIA Portal
Step7/PCS7
Certifications
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Certificate in Visual Basic and C - Berks Career and Technology Center (2012)