Ireland
Senior OT, MES, Automation & Cybersecurity Consultant with 25+ years’ experience delivering large‑scale digital transformation, OT asset management, and cybersecurity programs across global pharmaceutical and life‑sciences networks. I specialise in OT asset lifecycle management, MES/SCADA integration, multi‑site system deployments & migrations and OT cybersecurity. My work focuses on strengthening cyber‑resilience, modernising legacy OT environments, and enabling secure, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. I have led recent major global programs including: Haleon OT Engineering & Cybersecurity – OT SME for Claroty & Elisity deployment, OT CMDB design, SNOW integration, and network segmentation using Palo Alto firewalls. GSK/Haleon OT Separation (26 sites) – OT system migration strategy, baseline inventory creation, enforced OS upgrade management, and cross‑functional coordination with site SMEs and vendors. GSK/Pfizer JV (6 sites) – OT migration and rehosting strategies, infrastructure alignment, and TSA turndown support. OT Obsolescence & Cyber Risk and MES Studies and Programs for Pfizer, 3M, GSK, Astellas, Janssen and others. My background spans senior leadership roles in MES, SCADA, historians, automation engineering, and OT/IT convergence, with hands‑on experience across GE Proficy, Rockwell MES, AspenTech, Wonderware, MS SQL, OPC, and more. I’m passionate about practical, risk‑based OT cybersecurity, simplifying complex upgrades & migrations, and helping organisations modernise safely without disrupting supply chains.
Key Responsibilities: OT SME for Claroty and Elisity cybersecurity deployments across global manufacturing. Designed and implemented OT CMDB and Asset Lifecycle Management extensions in ServiceNow. Integrated Claroty with SNOW for automated OT asset data collection. Re‑engineered GSK’s OT asset management and network segmentation processes using Palo Alto firewalls. Impact: Improved OT asset visibility and lifecycle governance across multiple sites. Strengthened Haleon’s OT cybersecurity posture and segmentation strategy. Reduced manual effort in OT asset data collection through automation.
Key Responsibilities: Led OT system migration planning and execution for 26 manufacturing & R&D sites. Built baseline OT inventories from diverse data sources. Aligned OT system requirements with Haleon infrastructure (OT AD, network, cybersecurity). Managed enforced OS upgrades triggered by Microsoft patching (Win7/Server 2008 retirement). Acted as the bridge between site SMEs, vendors, and central engineering teams. Impact: Delivered a multi‑year OT separation program with minimal supply chain disruption. Ensured cybersecurity and infrastructure compliance across all migrated systems. Standardised migration processes across a large global network.
Summary Part of GSK’s Central Deployment Service delivering the Core AspenTech EBRS Application to global packing lines. Responsible for feasibility studies, design, configuration, testing, and site deployment. Key Responsibilities Conducted Front End Studies to assess feasibility, ROI, and enabling works for EBRS deployment. Lead Engineer for EBRS deployment at Barnard Castle, delivering design, configuration, testing, UAT and PQ support. Coordinated with site SMEs, automation teams, and central MES governance. Developed training materials and onboarding documentation for MES applications.
Summary Supported development of the Core Weigh & Dispense solution for GSK secondary manufacturing sites, based on Rockwell PMX (formerly DISY). Key Responsibilities Developed the Core Application for the Mettler Toledo Freeweigh solution. Created education packs for MES portfolio products used in global training. Supported development of upgrade packages and guidance documentation for site deployments. Provided day‑to‑day engineering support for the global Weigh & Dispense program.
Summary Supported MES implementation activities at Astellas Ireland, including vendor assessments, integration, and rollout support. Key Responsibilities Assessed vendor FDS documentation and integration requirements. Supported integration of third‑party equipment into MES and automation platforms. Provided engineering support during rollout, testing, and commissioning.
Front end study to evaluate MES and equipment automation solutions & deployment strategies for high volume medical device facilities.
Lead Engineer for GSK CDISY 2.0 Upgrade across 15 sites. CDISY is a GSK Core Deployment of Rockwell Automation's DISY Weigh & Dispense MES Solution.