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This page brings together my most relevant Industrial IIoT, data acquisition and edge computing contributions: peer-reviewed publications, whitepapers, conference talks, webinars and long-form technical articles.

Use it to quickly assess my depth on topics such as industrial data acquisition architectures, connectivity patterns for brownfield equipment, and practical IIoT rollout strategies. Each item clearly states audience level and language so you can jump to what is most useful for your team.
A curated selection of publications and whitepapers that are most representative of how I approach Industrial IIoT and data acquisition projects in the field. Each item focuses on practical architectures, trade-offs and lessons learned from real deployments, rather than high-level marketing material.
Selected public talks, meetups and webinars. Unless otherwise noted, slides and recordings are in English. Audience level is indicated so you can quickly identify content for engineers, architects or decision makers.
YearFormatTitle / TopicAudience levelLink
2024
Webinar
Practical Patterns for Industrial Data Acquisition from Legacy PLCsSenior engineers, architectsDoc
2023WebinarDesigning Edge Architectures That Survive the Plant FloorEngineers, technical leadsDoc
2023
Webinar
From Pilot to Scale: Industrial IIoT DesignDecision makers, architectsDoc
2022
Webinar
Secure Connectivity for Remote Industrial SitesOT/IT architects, securityDoc
2021WebinarBuilding an Industrial Data Model That People Actually UseArchitects, product ownersDoc
These long-form pieces explore specific Industrial IIoT, data acquisition and edge topics in more depth. They are written primarily for practitioners who want concrete patterns, example architectures and clear trade-offs rather than generic overviews.
Legacy PLCs connected to a modern data acquisition system
Comparison of data acquisition patterns and architectures for integrating legacy PLCs into modern IIoT platforms.
Industrial edge gateway installed in a factory control cabinet
Hardware and software considerations when designing edge gateways that can withstand industrial conditions and ensure uptime.
Engineer reviewing industrial IIoT roadmap in a factory control room
Layer hardware first to evolve legacy industrial plants into data-driven smart factories.
High-frequency industrial data trends on a monitoring dashboard
Technical guidelines for reliable high-frequency logging in industrial environments, from buffering strategies to storage choices.
Conceptual diagram of an industrial data model on a screen
Key principles and patterns for designing an industrial data model that supports analytics, reporting, and future IIoT use cases.
Comparison of OPC UA and MQTT protocols on a technical diagram
A practical comparison of OPC UA and MQTT for industrial IoT projects, including interoperability, security, and performance aspects.
If you would like to bring these topics into your organisation, I offer tailored formats such as internal workshops, focused training sessions for engineering teams, or keynote-style talks for leadership offsites.

Typical engagements include designing data acquisition architectures for specific plants, reviewing existing IIoT initiatives, or running hands-on sessions on edge connectivity and industrial data modelling.
Independent consulting focused on Industrial IoT, data acquisition, SCADA, and edge connectivity. Helping industrial companies design, validate, and scale robust architectures that turn operational data into actionable insight, with a pragmatic and vendor-neutral approach.
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