Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Modernizing critical infrastructure through intelligent SCADA systems. As SCADA Software Engineering Manager at Aitheras, I'm leading the digital transformation of New York City's wastewater infrastructure - a 10+ year program serving 7.5 million people and managing 1.8 billion gallons daily across 14 treatment facilities. I founded our SCADA Development Team, scaling it from zero to five engineers, and pioneered the pilot platform that's setting the technical standard for enterprise-wide rollout. The challenge: Integrate 14 treatment plants running decades-old legacy systems into a unified SCADA platform. Make it more efficient, more secure, and more insightful than what came before. My approach: I believe the best SCADA systems are built by teams that understand both the technology and the operators who rely on it. High-performance HMI design isn't just about pixels on a screen—it's about situational awareness that helps people make better decisions faster. That philosophy guides everything from our Agile sprints to our cybersecurity frameworks. Background: 11+ years of leadership experience spanning water/wastewater, manufacturing automation, and robotics. Deep technical expertise across AVEVA, Ignition, Rockwell Automation, and GE platforms. PMP-certified, EIT, pursuing PE in Control Systems. Current focus: IT/OT convergence, industrial cybersecurity, and building engineering cultures where innovation meets operational excellence. I'm always interested in connecting with fellow leaders in operational technology, critical infrastructure, and industrial automation. Bonus points if you like vintage Harley Davidson motorcycles as much as I do, we will have a lot to discuss! Let's talk about the future of SCADA systems and the teams that build them.
• Founded and scaled SCADA Development Team from 0 to 5 direct reports through strategic hiring and Agile project management, achieving high team performance and consistent delivery of complex technical milestones • Pioneered pilot SCADA platform implementation for first of 14 treatment plants in 10+ year, multi-site transformation program, establishing technical standards and delivery methodology for enterprise rollout • Designed and deployed centralized SCADA system integrating decades of disparate legacy infrastructure into unified platform, dramatically improving operational efficiency and reducing costs • Provide IT/OT subject matter expertise for wastewater operations, specializing in high-performance HMI design focused on operator situational awareness • Interface regularly with C-suite executives, municipal stakeholders, system architects, and 10-member onsite technician team to align technical delivery with business objectives • Lead development in AVEVA System Platform, OMI Client, Historian, and PI System integration
• Designed automated control systems for industrial and manufacturing clients with project values $500K–$1M • Led multidisciplinary engineering teams and programmed PLCs/HMIs using structured text, ladder logic, and function blocks • Commissioned integrated systems including VFDs, safety systems, vision systems, and industrial sensor networks • Conducted customer design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and site acceptance testing
• Managed end-to-end control system consulting for municipal water/wastewater facilities with project values $50K–$250K • Designed SCADA systems and industrial communication networks for treatment plants, well sites, and pump stations • Led EPA cybersecurity compliance initiatives for critical water infrastructure • Developed innovative business concepts including municipal maintenance service programs and cooperative procurement models
• Designed electrical automation solutions for manufacturing, robotics, and industrial applications • Executed PLC programming, HMI development, network administration, and vision system integration • Collaborated with senior engineers on factory acceptance testing for medical manufacturing equipment
• Diagnosed, maintained, and repaired modern vehicles • Implemented vehicle onboard diagnostic testing equipment and software • Interacted with Ford engineering staff to solve issues beyond the scope of standard repair documentation