Background & Industrial Experience
I have spent my career at the intersection of industrial automation, software engineering and data architecture. My work ranges from configuring PAC control systems to designing end-to-end industrial data pipelines that bridge OT and IT.
Over the years I have worked as an automation and controls engineer, software developer and solution architect on projects such as IIoT rollouts, SCADA migrations, data historian deployments and custom data acquisition layers.
Typical environments include brownfield plants with legacy PLCs and fieldbuses, mixed vendor SCADA stacks, and multi-site architectures that need a pragmatic, incremental path towards a more data-driven operation.
Over the years I have worked as an automation and controls engineer, software developer and solution architect on projects such as IIoT rollouts, SCADA migrations, data historian deployments and custom data acquisition layers.
Typical environments include brownfield plants with legacy PLCs and fieldbuses, mixed vendor SCADA stacks, and multi-site architectures that need a pragmatic, incremental path towards a more data-driven operation.
Job Experiences2002 - Today R&D Industrial Architectural ConsultantConsultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based onon platform TWinCAT 3 Beckhoff.Activity or Sector: Aerospace.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based onXPlanar and Vision, using platform TWinCAT 3 Beckhoff.Activity or Sector: Pharmaceuticals machines builder.
Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based onRealtime Data Acquisition, IoT, OT, CMS, Analytics and Vision, using platform TWinCAT 3 Beckhoff.Activity or Sector: Plants and machine tools.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based onTWinCAT 3 Beckhoff Realtime Data Acquisition, Edge Analytics and Connection with Azure platform.Activity or Sector: Food and beverageConsultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based onTWinCAT 3 Beckhoff Realtime CMS and Analytics for predictive analysis.Activity or Sector: Blades machine tools.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based onmodular HTML5 SPA .NET Core and Blazor framework for data management and production.Activity or Sector: Plants and machine for tube processingConsultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based onmodular HTML5 SPA .NET Core and Blazor and New Beckhoff HTML5 SPA frameworks.Activity or Sector: Plants and machine for welding processing.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based on the Siemens Sinumerik 840SL CNC platform, for complete processing management.Activity or Sector: Steel machine tools.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of an innovative solution based on the Siemens Sinumerik 840SL CNC platform, for complete processing management.Activity or Sector: Railway machine tools.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of a data collection solution, from Siemens Sinumerik 840PL CNC machine tools, through OPC servers and custom software to SAP management, for monitoring and traceability management.Activity or Sector: Aeronautical machine tools.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of a PoC, based on the Wonderware System Platform, for validation and integration of MES modules at the production sites of end customers.Activity or Sector: Steel production and lamination plantsConsultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of a solution based on the Wonderware System Platform, with calculation algorithms included, for the optimization of the pipe production line and the cutting system.Activity or Sector: Welded pipe production plants.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of a communication solution, between vision devices connected via Ethernet, for information sharing and process automation.Activity or Sector: Industrial vision systems.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of a solution, including the installation of various Beckhoff industrial hardware devices for monitoring and optimizing the energy consumption of a production site.Activity or Sector: Energy management.Consultancy regarding architectural design, software development and implementation of a data collection solution, including the installation of various Beckhoff industrial hardware devices for monitoring, traceability and production management.Activity or Sector: Production (ERP-MES).
1997 - 2010 R&D Electronic Group Manager ( Co.Ge.Me S.p.A. Cr Italy )
Application development in C/C++, C#.Framework .NET and QT.Technologies: WPF, Silverlight.Technologies: WCF, Remoting, Web Services.Database: MS SQL Server.Embedded devices with XP, CE.Programming PLC Beckhoff.EtherCAT field bus.
1991 - 1997 R&D Electronic Group Manager ( Danieli S.p.A. Ud Italy )
Assembly software development with Microsoft MASM VME cpu Intel.Application development in C/C++.Data acquisition software development with National/Keythley hardware.HMI software development.Programming PLC Siemens and Hitachi.VME DSPCG axis cards.Interbus-S Phoenix field bus.
1989 - 1991 R&D Electronic Group Manager ( Promelco srl Ud Italy )
Programming PLC, Telemecanique, K-M, Siemens and Hitachi.Programming Siemens WF726 axis boards.Programming Assembly VME cpu Motorola.
1986 - 1989 Industrial Automation Engineer ( C.E.M. scrl Ud Italy )
Programming Assembly Z80.Programming PLC Telemecanique.Programming VME cpu Motorola.
1980 - Today Professional Certificates
(UD): Training language C.(UD): Training networks and HMI supervision.(UD): Training PLC.(MI): Training language PL/SQL.(BS): Training language MASM Assembly x86.(MI): Training language Visual Basic.NET .(MI): Training IIS.(BS): Training language Visual C#.(BS): Training tecnology Remoting.(BS): Training tecnology WCF.(BS): Training tecnology ASP.NET .(PD): .NET Core.(PD): .NET Rest, Signalr Core, Web Socket.(PD): MQTT, OPC UA.(PD): Web Assembly.(PD): Realtime Vision and Analytics.(MI): Microsoft MSDN Universal from 2000.
| Domain | What I Typically Handle | Representative Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial networking & connectivity | Designing and reviewing network topologies, segmenting OT networks, ensuring robust connectivity between field devices, SCADA, edge and IT systems. | Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT TCP/IP, VPNs, Firewalls, VLANs. |
| SCADA, HMI & historians | Integrating and modernizing SCADA stacks, structuring tags and alarms, connecting to historians and analytics platforms. | OPC UA/Pub Sub, HMI & SCADA platforms, data historians, time-series databases. |
| Data acquisition & edge computing | Designing data acquisition layers, buffering and aggregation strategies, edge processing and gateway configurations. | Industrial gateways, edge runtimes, custom collectors, protocol converters, APIs. |
| OT/IT integration | Connecting shop-floor systems to MES, ERP and cloud, defining interfaces and data contracts that are maintainable over time. | REST APIs, message brokers, MQTT, database integration. |
| Data storage & modeling | Choosing fit-for-purpose storage for time-series, events and reference data, defining industrial data models that scale. | SQL databases, time-series databases, data lakes, basic dimensional models. |
| Security basics for OT | Applying pragmatic security controls in industrial environments, aligned with existing constraints and processes. | Network segmentation, least-privilege access, secure remote access patterns. |
My way of working is shaped by real production constraints and the realities of industrial environments:
- Pragmatic over perfect: I look for solutions that can actually be deployed and maintained on your shop floor, not just on a whiteboard.
- Incremental delivery: I prefer small, testable steps that reduce risk and create value early, instead of big-bang rollouts.
- Production-first mindset: Uptime, safety and operator workflows are non-negotiable; every change is evaluated against these.
- Clarity and documentation: I leave behind clear diagrams, data flows and configuration notes that your team can own.
- Vendor-neutral advice: I work comfortably with different stacks and vendors, focusing on what best fits your context.
I usually work as a bridge between OT and IT, adapting to the way your teams are organized:
- With plant and maintenance engineers: I spend time on the floor or in the control room, reviewing existing architectures, listening to pain points and validating what is realistically possible.
- With OT and automation teams: I collaborate on PLC, SCADA and gateway configurations, troubleshoot connectivity and data quality issues, and co-design changes so they fit your standards.
- With IT and cloud teams: I help align data models, interfaces, security requirements and operational expectations, so industrial data is usable and robust on IT platforms.
- With management and stakeholders: I translate technical options into clear trade-offs, timelines and risks to support realistic planning and investment decisions.
If you are planning or struggling with an Industrial IIoT, data acquisition or SCADA-related initiative and need a hands-on, technical partner, I would be glad to understand your context.
Send a short description of your plants, main systems involved and the problem you want to solve. I will review it and reply with a proposed next step, such as a short call or a focused technical review.