Max Wood

About Max Wood

As an insightful professional, I have extensive experience directing all facets of industrial automation and supporting technologies, including networking, virtualization, and industrial controls/cybersecurity as per set standards and protocols. My expertise lies in promoting, advocating, and implementing global IT solutions and practices, such as security, data, and architecture to drive innovation.My intellectual thinking and technical expertise intrigue me to manage large portfolios of projects and IT Demand Management processes encompassing design, tools, KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement plans. Being a visionary leader, I provided strategic guidance to IT/OT teams on IT policies, procedures, best practices, and tools usage to address development needs.Throughout my career experience, I established a reputation as a transformational leader who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering standards of excellence. As a team player, I have demonstrated a history of developing communication processes/channels across business functions and integrating long-range plans into business capability, roadmaps, and priorities. Furthermore, I managed IT and OT domains, including Rockwell, VMWare, Microsoft, Linux, ThinManager, Stratus, Wonderware/AVEVA, and Modicon products by leveraging knowledge of hardware and software applications.As a strategic and critical thinker, I mapped out IMERYS’ Performance Mineral Americas (PMA) five-year robust Operational Technology Plan covering all aspects of Obsolesce abatement, Cybersecurity, and Network architecture. by applying Historian rollout approach over site-based approach, I minimized 66% in costs. As Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional, I developed and deployed broad range of automation projects, including MESsolutions, SCADA systems, Cloud and OnPrem Historians, Data Visualization, and Process System virtualizations. Being a tech-savvy and versatile Leader; I formulated various ideas/strategies related to digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity, and business capability requirements to uplift business value. Furthermore, I have proven success in building and cultivating long-term relationships at all levels.Email: m•••••••@gmail.comAutomation Projects Oversight | Strategic Planning & Execution | IT and OT domains Administration | IT & Operational Capabilities | OT Cybersecurity Services | Data Visualization | Hardware & Software Applications | Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Defense | Process Automation & Improvement

Experience

1. Senior Automation Engineer - North America

   Imerys

   May 2021 — Present · Roswell, GA, US

   As a Sr. Automation Engineer, I provide strategic leadership and guidance to staff at 40 manufacturing sites on OT and Industry 4.0 initiatives and projects. To translate and communicate business needs and value of digital opportunities in manufacturing, I partner with site personnel, IT team, and vendors. Using my talent acquisition skills, I identify and recruit automation engineers for North America in collaboration with HR.Key Accomplishments: Addressed technical and budgetary requirements by developing PMA’s comprehensive five-year plan. Enhanced stakeholder adoption and visual operational insights by minimizing 66% OPEX requirements and reducing deployment times from months to days. Determined business value that AVEVA brings along with SaaS solution, increasing business continuity and capabilities.

Education

• US Navy Service School

  Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Electrical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Cores

  1991 — 1992

• United States National Fire Academy

  Fire Services Administration

  2004 — 2013

Skills

• Automation
• Business Process Improvement
• Sap Products
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Business Intelligence
• Program Management
• Engineering
• Erp
• Project Management
• Integration
• Sharepoint
• Electricians
• Leadership
• Management
• Sap
• IT Strategy
• Scada
• Project Planning
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Manufacturing