Ware, England, United Kingdom
I am an experienced Automation Engineer and IET Member with strong technical, project delivery and leadership experience across pharmaceutical, FMCG, packaging and highly automated manufacturing environments. I specialise in automation and control systems, OT/IT systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES integration, IIoT-enabled manufacturing, engineering change control, commissioning, validation support, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. In my current role at GSK Ware, I support regulated automation systems across existing and new equipment, delivering second-line support, OT cybersecurity remediation, Windows/HMI obsolescence upgrades, controlled software changes, vendor coordination and capital project support. I combine hands-on technical expertise with structured project management, stakeholder communication and compliance awareness to deliver safe, reliable and business-focused engineering outcomes. I hold a BEng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, a Master’s in Project Management, and professional certifications across cybersecurity, networking, cloud, data analytics, Rockwell, Siemens and MES platforms. I am committed to developing towards Chartered Engineer registration and bringing strong technical judgement, leadership and continuous improvement focus to every role.
In my current role as Automation Engineer at GSK Ware, I apply automation engineering knowledge and practical technical judgement to support, maintain and improve control systems within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. My experience covers PLCs, HMIs, SCADA-related systems, OT infrastructure, Windows-based industrial PCs, automation networks, system access controls, regulated documentation and controlled engineering change delivery. I provide second-line automation support to production and engineering teams, helping to maintain equipment availability, resolve technical issues and support safe, reliable and compliant operations. My achievements include supporting engineering change control, OT remediation changes to address cybersecurity-related Windows upgrade requirements, Windows hardware obsolescence upgrades, a controlled PLC string tag software bug change, and a capital project for a new filling line installation and commissioning through the full validation lifecycle. I have also supported DMAIC-based investigation of comms fault, involving PLC trend review, vendor engagement, root cause analysis and controlled software modification planning.
As PC&IS Lead Engineer at Procter & Gamble, I applied automation and control systems expertise to support packaging and manufacturing operations within the Fabric Home Care business. My experience included PLC and HMI support, SCADA-style applications, drive systems, servo control, safety systems, industrial networking, MES integration, process reliability improvement and operational troubleshooting. I worked with Rockwell Automation platforms including Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, ControlLogix, PowerFlex drives, Kinetix servo systems, Stratix switches and Allen Bradley safety PLCs. I supported Upack automation solutions for packing line management, including PLC configuration, HMI improvements, alarms, I/O modules, motion functions, sensors and actuators. I also supported communication between Allen Bradley line PLCs, Siemens OEM equipment and Bosch OEM machines using OPC. A key achievement was contributing to a design change that improved process reliability from 58% to 85% in the final quarter of 2023.
As Assistant Process and Packaging Automation Shift Lead, I combined hands-on automation engineering with team leadership and operational responsibility in a high-volume manufacturing environment. I provided leadership, direction and technical support to an automation team of 20 employees, helping to maintain production continuity, improve equipment performance and support safe working practices. My experience covered automation troubleshooting, process and packaging equipment support, PLC and HMI systems, SCADA, commissioning, maintenance improvement, departmental planning and team coordination. I worked with Siemens Simatic S7, Sinamics drives, TIA Portal, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, B&R Automation, Beckhoff PLCs and WinCC Flexible HMI systems. I supported programming, fault finding, system modifications, installation, commissioning and testing of new machines alongside project teams. I also contributed to departmental strategy, CAPEX planning, maintenance budget control, automation KPI management and continuous improvement activities.
As Electrical Automation Engineer at Hayat Kimya Nigeria Limited, I applied electrical and automation engineering knowledge to support manufacturing reliability, preventive maintenance, capital project delivery and technical improvement. My experience included automation troubleshooting, maintenance strategy, spare parts management, contractor coordination, installation support, commissioning and budget control. I planned and executed preventive maintenance strategies to reduce production downtime and improve equipment availability. I assessed critical spare parts requirements, proposed procurement improvements to reduce supply lead times and supported the reordering of key electrical and automation spares. I also supported capital projects from needs analysis and budgeting through to installation, training, commissioning and operational handover. This role developed my ability to balance technical risk, operational requirements, commercial awareness and safe engineering practice while supporting manufacturing performance.
As Maintenance Planner at Big Cola Carbonated Soft Drink, I developed a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering, maintenance planning, production support and continuous improvement. My work focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of production-related manufacturing equipment and processes, with emphasis on maintenance scheduling, equipment reliability, operator care, fault reduction and packaging department support. I used ERP-based maintenance planning techniques and supported the introduction of TPM methodology to improve equipment availability and repeatable manufacturing performance. I contributed to offline improvement activities, operator care routines, efficiency improvement and fault reduction initiatives. I also provided leadership support to a packaging team of 22 employees and helped coordinate maintenance activities across production operations. This role strengthened my competence in planning, reliability improvement, team communication and practical engineering problem solving.