Experience

JPiller Design and Consulting

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner, Engineer, and CEO

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  JPiller Design and Consulting (JPDC) has 20 years building expertise in Industrial Controls and Automation, Energy Use, and Project Management. JPDC also looks to work with and consult IoT or Industry 4.0 Startup Companies that are focused on moving Manufacturing toward the next steps in bringing technology like Cloud Computing. With the 20 years of industry experience we look to provide a vision into how the Manufacturing Networks have been designed and how they can successfully… Show more JPiller Design and Consulting (JPDC) has 20 years building expertise in Industrial Controls and Automation, Energy Use, and Project Management. JPDC also looks to work with and consult IoT or Industry 4.0 Startup Companies that are focused on moving Manufacturing toward the next steps in bringing technology like Cloud Computing. With the 20 years of industry experience we look to provide a vision into how the Manufacturing Networks have been designed and how they can successfully bring data to a greater Enterprise network in a secure and efficient way. Major Clients/Contracts with JPiller Design and Consulting CHT, Controls Engineer, Cassopolis, MI NFPA 79, Technical Committee Member Oden Technologies, Principal Field Operations Engineer, New York, NY Polywood, Controls Engineer, Syracuse, IN Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Multiple Cities, IN Show less JPiller Design and Consulting (JPDC) has 20 years building expertise in Industrial Controls and Automation, Energy Use, and Project Management. JPDC also looks to work with and consult IoT or Industry 4.0 Startup Companies that are focused on moving Manufacturing toward the next steps in bringing technology like Cloud Computing. With the 20 years of industry experience we look to provide a vision into how the Manufacturing Networks have been designed and how they can successfully… Show more JPiller Design and Consulting (JPDC) has 20 years building expertise in Industrial Controls and Automation, Energy Use, and Project Management. JPDC also looks to work with and consult IoT or Industry 4.0 Startup Companies that are focused on moving Manufacturing toward the next steps in bringing technology like Cloud Computing. With the 20 years of industry experience we look to provide a vision into how the Manufacturing Networks have been designed and how they can successfully bring data to a greater Enterprise network in a secure and efficient way. Major Clients/Contracts with JPiller Design and Consulting CHT, Controls Engineer, Cassopolis, MI NFPA 79, Technical Committee Member Oden Technologies, Principal Field Operations Engineer, New York, NY Polywood, Controls Engineer, Syracuse, IN Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Multiple Cities, IN Show less



Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences - Hochschule Darmstadt

• 100 - 200 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  I have been providing a course to hda since the fall of 2019 called "Energy Use in the US and Germany" where I work with students over the semester to discuss Energy related topics on a national and reginal scale. The course ends with a deliverable from each student where they compare the US, Germany, and a third region/country of their interest in how energy is consumed. The goal is to create an understanding of how Energy is used by the Global community and the sustanability of that… Show more I have been providing a course to hda since the fall of 2019 called "Energy Use in the US and Germany" where I work with students over the semester to discuss Energy related topics on a national and reginal scale. The course ends with a deliverable from each student where they compare the US, Germany, and a third region/country of their interest in how energy is consumed. The goal is to create an understanding of how Energy is used by the Global community and the sustanability of that use. The summers of 2018 and 2019 I was a Guest Lecture at the International Summer University (ISU) offered at by the Hochschule Darmstadt. The ISU focused on the German Energiewende (Energy Transformation). I lectured on topics ranging from Automation and Energy use to students from all over the world. Show less I have been providing a course to hda since the fall of 2019 called "Energy Use in the US and Germany" where I work with students over the semester to discuss Energy related topics on a national and reginal scale. The course ends with a deliverable from each student where they compare the US, Germany, and a third region/country of their interest in how energy is consumed. The goal is to create an understanding of how Energy is used by the Global community and the sustanability of that… Show more I have been providing a course to hda since the fall of 2019 called "Energy Use in the US and Germany" where I work with students over the semester to discuss Energy related topics on a national and reginal scale. The course ends with a deliverable from each student where they compare the US, Germany, and a third region/country of their interest in how energy is consumed. The goal is to create an understanding of how Energy is used by the Global community and the sustanability of that use. The summers of 2018 and 2019 I was a Guest Lecture at the International Summer University (ISU) offered at by the Hochschule Darmstadt. The ISU focused on the German Energiewende (Energy Transformation). I lectured on topics ranging from Automation and Energy use to students from all over the world. Show less



Alcatraz AI

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Field Support

  • Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  ● Provide remote support to installers, end-users, and AAI field personnel for installing and using all AAI products using video conferencing, phone, email, and remote desktop software. ● Communicate with customers to gather information, diagnose problems, and provide solutions. ● Escalate issues to appropriate AAI internal teams and work with them to resolve the issues when necessary while providing timely updates to customers. ● Track issues within the support ticketing… Show more ● Provide remote support to installers, end-users, and AAI field personnel for installing and using all AAI products using video conferencing, phone, email, and remote desktop software. ● Communicate with customers to gather information, diagnose problems, and provide solutions. ● Escalate issues to appropriate AAI internal teams and work with them to resolve the issues when necessary while providing timely updates to customers. ● Track issues within the support ticketing system. ● Provide updates and curation of the public Knowledge Base to enable self-help for partners and end-users. ● Provide remote training for partners and end-users. ● Based on experiences with installers and end-users, provide product and engineering teams feedback to improve the AAI products and processes. ● Travel to the customer site to assist with installation, commissioning, training, or problem resolution. ● Manage people assigned in the Technical Support team to support more significant numbers of deployments, partners, and an expanding install-base as Alcatraz continues to grow. ● Establish processes and procedures for ensuring a great customer experience. ● Interact with all internal stakeholders to provide on-time and quality support. Show less ● Provide remote support to installers, end-users, and AAI field personnel for installing and using all AAI products using video conferencing, phone, email, and remote desktop software. ● Communicate with customers to gather information, diagnose problems, and provide solutions. ● Escalate issues to appropriate AAI internal teams and work with them to resolve the issues when necessary while providing timely updates to customers. ● Track issues within the support ticketing… Show more ● Provide remote support to installers, end-users, and AAI field personnel for installing and using all AAI products using video conferencing, phone, email, and remote desktop software. ● Communicate with customers to gather information, diagnose problems, and provide solutions. ● Escalate issues to appropriate AAI internal teams and work with them to resolve the issues when necessary while providing timely updates to customers. ● Track issues within the support ticketing system. ● Provide updates and curation of the public Knowledge Base to enable self-help for partners and end-users. ● Provide remote training for partners and end-users. ● Based on experiences with installers and end-users, provide product and engineering teams feedback to improve the AAI products and processes. ● Travel to the customer site to assist with installation, commissioning, training, or problem resolution. ● Manage people assigned in the Technical Support team to support more significant numbers of deployments, partners, and an expanding install-base as Alcatraz continues to grow. ● Establish processes and procedures for ensuring a great customer experience. ● Interact with all internal stakeholders to provide on-time and quality support. Show less



CHT USA

• Cassopolis, Michigan, United States

• Senior Controls Engineer

  • May 2022 - Jul 2022

  The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the development, construction, installation, maintenance, and improvement of CHT USA’s process automation. This position is also responsible for the design and maintenance of electrical infrastructure in CHT USA’s manufacturing sites (Cassopolis, MI and Richmond, VA). This role is based in Cassopolis, MI, with travel to Richmond, VA as necessary to support automation and electrical infrastructure projects there. The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the development, construction, installation, maintenance, and improvement of CHT USA’s process automation. This position is also responsible for the design and maintenance of electrical infrastructure in CHT USA’s manufacturing sites (Cassopolis, MI and Richmond, VA). This role is based in Cassopolis, MI, with travel to Richmond, VA as necessary to support automation and electrical infrastructure projects there.



Liveline Technologies

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior IoT Controls Engineer

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Liveline Technologies is dedicated to improving manufacturing performance by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to automate complex processes and predict future problems. Liveline Technologies is currently being incubated at the Cooper Standard’s Global Technology Center in Metro Detroit. The Senior IoT Controls Engineer mentored and managed the Controls Engineering. Focus in development of equipment and software required in the manufacturing facility to move data to the Edge for… Show more Liveline Technologies is dedicated to improving manufacturing performance by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to automate complex processes and predict future problems. Liveline Technologies is currently being incubated at the Cooper Standard’s Global Technology Center in Metro Detroit. The Senior IoT Controls Engineer mentored and managed the Controls Engineering. Focus in development of equipment and software required in the manufacturing facility to move data to the Edge for ML/AI processing and control. Show less Liveline Technologies is dedicated to improving manufacturing performance by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to automate complex processes and predict future problems. Liveline Technologies is currently being incubated at the Cooper Standard’s Global Technology Center in Metro Detroit. The Senior IoT Controls Engineer mentored and managed the Controls Engineering. Focus in development of equipment and software required in the manufacturing facility to move data to the Edge for… Show more Liveline Technologies is dedicated to improving manufacturing performance by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to automate complex processes and predict future problems. Liveline Technologies is currently being incubated at the Cooper Standard’s Global Technology Center in Metro Detroit. The Senior IoT Controls Engineer mentored and managed the Controls Engineering. Focus in development of equipment and software required in the manufacturing facility to move data to the Edge for ML/AI processing and control. Show less



Envision Automation

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Engineering

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  Envision Automation is an automation and controls service contractor in the Michiana Region. Project tasks were to build an Engineering team to move Envision from a service contractor to a Machine Builder and Automation Design Contractor. Envision Automation is an automation and controls service contractor in the Michiana Region. Project tasks were to build an Engineering team to move Envision from a service contractor to a Machine Builder and Automation Design Contractor.



Oden Technologies

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Field Deployment Engineer

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  Oden Technologies is the intelligent industrial automation company, empowering manufacturers to embrace Industry 4.0 and achieve perfect production. Oden provides complete visibility into all the production processes in real-time. It wirelessly collects data from any machine, integrates it with third-party systems and delivers instantaneous insights leading to effective quality control, timely maintenance and lower machine downtimes, optimized operations, and higher customer… Show more Oden Technologies is the intelligent industrial automation company, empowering manufacturers to embrace Industry 4.0 and achieve perfect production. Oden provides complete visibility into all the production processes in real-time. It wirelessly collects data from any machine, integrates it with third-party systems and delivers instantaneous insights leading to effective quality control, timely maintenance and lower machine downtimes, optimized operations, and higher customer satisfaction. Reduced Engineer onsite time by standardizing technical offerings, specifications, and requirements. Reduced installation costs by focusing on the growth and managing 3rd party deployment teams network creating a clear commercial breakdown of responsibilities and project expectations of new deployments. Show less Oden Technologies is the intelligent industrial automation company, empowering manufacturers to embrace Industry 4.0 and achieve perfect production. Oden provides complete visibility into all the production processes in real-time. It wirelessly collects data from any machine, integrates it with third-party systems and delivers instantaneous insights leading to effective quality control, timely maintenance and lower machine downtimes, optimized operations, and higher customer… Show more Oden Technologies is the intelligent industrial automation company, empowering manufacturers to embrace Industry 4.0 and achieve perfect production. Oden provides complete visibility into all the production processes in real-time. It wirelessly collects data from any machine, integrates it with third-party systems and delivers instantaneous insights leading to effective quality control, timely maintenance and lower machine downtimes, optimized operations, and higher customer satisfaction. Reduced Engineer onsite time by standardizing technical offerings, specifications, and requirements. Reduced installation costs by focusing on the growth and managing 3rd party deployment teams network creating a clear commercial breakdown of responsibilities and project expectations of new deployments. Show less



Purdue University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor of Practice

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2019

  College of Technology, School of Engineering Technology, South Bend Statewide Site Teaching focused on Electrical Power, Controls, and Automation. During this time I taught over 33 different named ECET and MET couses. And spearheaded the design, build and management of Automation Laboratory teaching platform used at 11 Purdue Statewide sites along with use of the Purdue MEP Program. This resulted in adding the MfET program to Statewide students. I authored a text book… Show more College of Technology, School of Engineering Technology, South Bend Statewide Site Teaching focused on Electrical Power, Controls, and Automation. During this time I taught over 33 different named ECET and MET couses. And spearheaded the design, build and management of Automation Laboratory teaching platform used at 11 Purdue Statewide sites along with use of the Purdue MEP Program. This resulted in adding the MfET program to Statewide students. I authored a text book, Introduction to Industrial Controls: A Practical Engineering Technician Design Method, which was used for the industrial controls coursework. Partnering with the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) we were able to provide training for +150 industrial maintenance professionals in Electrical Power and PLC Controls. Show less College of Technology, School of Engineering Technology, South Bend Statewide Site Teaching focused on Electrical Power, Controls, and Automation. During this time I taught over 33 different named ECET and MET couses. And spearheaded the design, build and management of Automation Laboratory teaching platform used at 11 Purdue Statewide sites along with use of the Purdue MEP Program. This resulted in adding the MfET program to Statewide students. I authored a text book… Show more College of Technology, School of Engineering Technology, South Bend Statewide Site Teaching focused on Electrical Power, Controls, and Automation. During this time I taught over 33 different named ECET and MET couses. And spearheaded the design, build and management of Automation Laboratory teaching platform used at 11 Purdue Statewide sites along with use of the Purdue MEP Program. This resulted in adding the MfET program to Statewide students. I authored a text book, Introduction to Industrial Controls: A Practical Engineering Technician Design Method, which was used for the industrial controls coursework. Partnering with the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) we were able to provide training for +150 industrial maintenance professionals in Electrical Power and PLC Controls. Show less



Communication Company

• United States
• Security Systems Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2010

  Manage new construction and retrofit construction of Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV systems, and Nurse Call systems. Assist salesmen with estimation of labor, material, and other job costs. Manage new construction and retrofit construction of Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV systems, and Nurse Call systems. Assist salesmen with estimation of labor, material, and other job costs.



ITT Technical Institute

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Taught DC Electronics and PLC and Controls courses. Taught DC Electronics and PLC and Controls courses.



Covenant Communications & Consulting

• Engineer

  • Feb 2006 - Mar 2009

  Install and startup PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround management of the installation of a complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and various other integration requirements of electronic controls necessary for the function of the building. Install and startup PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround management of the installation of a complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and various other integration requirements of electronic controls necessary for the function of the building.



STANLEY Security

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer III

  • Jul 2005 - Feb 2006

  Designed PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround design and drawing of the complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and the integration of various other electronic controls necessary for the function of the building, management of the build of the product, creation of materials needed for installation of the system and communication with the installing contractor, and the final certification and… Show more Designed PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround design and drawing of the complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and the integration of various other electronic controls necessary for the function of the building, management of the build of the product, creation of materials needed for installation of the system and communication with the installing contractor, and the final certification and startup of the complete system. Project of note in addition to those listed below is Winnebago County Jail & Courthouse, Rockford, IL. Show less Designed PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround design and drawing of the complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and the integration of various other electronic controls necessary for the function of the building, management of the build of the product, creation of materials needed for installation of the system and communication with the installing contractor, and the final certification and… Show more Designed PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround design and drawing of the complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and the integration of various other electronic controls necessary for the function of the building, management of the build of the product, creation of materials needed for installation of the system and communication with the installing contractor, and the final certification and startup of the complete system. Project of note in addition to those listed below is Winnebago County Jail & Courthouse, Rockford, IL. Show less



Purdue University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2003 - May 2005

  Instructing in a laboratory environment for EET 207 “AC Electronics Circuit Analysis”, EET 231 “Electrical Power and Controls”, and EET 257 “Power and RF Electronics”. Duties included teaching, grading, and assistance in classroom management. Instructing in a laboratory environment for EET 207 “AC Electronics Circuit Analysis”, EET 231 “Electrical Power and Controls”, and EET 257 “Power and RF Electronics”. Duties included teaching, grading, and assistance in classroom management.



Integrator.com

• Staff Engineer

  • Feb 2002 - Aug 2003

  Designed PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround design and drawing of the complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and the integration of various other electronic controls necessary for the function of the building, management of the build of the product, creation of materials needed for installation of the system and communication with the installing contractor, and the final certification and… Show more Designed PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround design and drawing of the complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and the integration of various other electronic controls necessary for the function of the building, management of the build of the product, creation of materials needed for installation of the system and communication with the installing contractor, and the final certification and startup of the complete system. Projects of note are Butte County Juvenile in Orville, CA and USP II located in Terre Haute, IN. Show less Designed PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround design and drawing of the complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and the integration of various other electronic controls necessary for the function of the building, management of the build of the product, creation of materials needed for installation of the system and communication with the installing contractor, and the final certification and… Show more Designed PLC hardware systems in jail and prison security control systems. Major responsibilities surround design and drawing of the complete system layout including door control, intercom systems, CCTV system and the integration of various other electronic controls necessary for the function of the building, management of the build of the product, creation of materials needed for installation of the system and communication with the installing contractor, and the final certification and startup of the complete system. Projects of note are Butte County Juvenile in Orville, CA and USP II located in Terre Haute, IN. Show less



Fisk

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Project Manager

  • May 2001 - Feb 2002

  Estimating experience with large electrical construction projects in Houston, Texas. Largest project was a $13.8 Million Electrical Estimation for a 20 story hotel in downtown Houston. Estimating experience with large electrical construction projects in Houston, Texas. Largest project was a $13.8 Million Electrical Estimation for a 20 story hotel in downtown Houston.