Alex Souza
ICS, SCADA, Electrical/Software Engineering, Industrial Automation, OT / IT Convergence
- Role
- Automation & Controls Manager at Del Monte Foods
- Location
- Visalia, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alex Souza
Summary: Extensive experience with Industrial Control System (ICS) projects in different sectors, such as energy (Oil & Gas) and consumer products (Food & Beverage). Connecting OT/IT environments through process engineering, customization of applications, Manufacturing Execution Systems interfaces with ERP, cyber-security, and factory floor automation are key points of my ICS/SCADA professional career.Skills: Hands-on experience with industrial automation hardware and software. Problem Solver. Debugger. Bring results to the organization through Safety, Quality, and attention to detail. Excellent team player. Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, bridging Engineering and Operations.Specialties: Design, implementation, and commissioning of HMI/SCADA applications, Historians, PLCs, and industrial control networks using technologies from major industrial automation vendors. Working knowledge of object-oriented concepts, data structures, standards, and code reuse.
Experience
Automation & Controls Manager
Nov 2022 — Present · Hanford, CA, US
Coordination of activities and personnel within the Maintenance and Engineering departments, specifically across the Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Systems (Industrial Automation) disciplines. In collaboration with local production and corporate departments; Solution Architect for Operations Technology (OT); Responsible for strategies to enhance reliability and optimize high/low-volume production processes. Hands-on.Support for plant operations to reduce downtime, Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts, and digitalization initiatives. Emphasis on bridging the gap (convergence) between IT/OT.MAIN PROJECTS TIMELINE• 2025 · PoC with advanced analytics using AI Vision / Machine Learning• 2024 · Lead the implementation of new PLC/SCADA standards• 2023 · Design of OT Standards to all layers based on ASM (Abnormal Situation Management) guidelines• 2022 · Organizational Changes for Maintenance & Engineering, Process Engineering (future-proof)
Education
Centro Universitário da Fundação Educacional de Barretos
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
1998 — 2003
Bitwise Industries - Fresno, CA
React.js Training, Information Technology
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