Resume of Andrew Buldyzhov

Updated: 02 Jul 2024

Objective

Senior Automation or SCADA Engineer, or OT Architect for Industry 4.0 projects

Advantages

  • Rare combination of IT and OT experience during a 24-year career.
  • Working experience both in large international companies and as an entrepreneur.
  • Marketing, sales, and management skills in engineering and software development.
  • Strong negotiation and documentation skills in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
  • Sharp technical skills in software development, DevOps, and industrial automation.

Technological experience in industries

  • Industrial refrigeration.
  • Grain elevators and silos.
  • Storage of liquid oil and gas products.
  • Automation of floating docks.
  • Food & beverages processing equipment.
  • Cybersecurity, networks, web design and Internet hosting.
  • Energy automation and protection.

Working experience

2022..now – SAIP Automation International. Siemens Solution Partner. OT Cybersecurity Specialist.

  • Initiated and developed the company’s website, including content and design.
  • Ensure PLC/RTU/SCADA cybersecurity in energy automation and energy protection projects.
  • Perform project management and engineering in renewable energy projects using Copa-Data zenon.
  • Developed a SCADA solution for IIoT and smart-home devices using Home Assistant, Linux, and Docker.
  • Conducted awareness training for staff and OT cybersecurity training program for engineers.
  • Developed information security policy for the company.

2019..now – H-X Technologies LLC. Cybersecurity. Chief Information Officer.

    • Designed, implemented, and documented the company’s IT infrastructure based on AWS, Ansible, Docker, Cloudflare.
    • Developed business automation systems based on Google Workspace with Apps Script (JavaScript).
    • Developed a nuclear-proof backup system based on bash scripts, Google Drive, AWS EC2 and S3.
    • Designed, implemented, and maintain the company’s website in WordPress.
    • Participated in business accelerator Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure.
    • Develop and document business processes, procedures, and workflows.
    • Perform tech presales, staff coaching & training, and business development.

2021..2022 – Mood Media LLC. In-store media solutions. Business Analyst.

  • Developed business automation solutions based on AWS and on-premises Linux servers.
  • Provided the bridge between business and development. Produced documentation.
  • Analysed data lakes and produced ETL reports using Databricks.

2014..2021 – Deluxe Corp. Web hosting. Technical Project Manager.

  • Performed project management for web software development according to Agile/Scrum.
  • Used JIRA, Confluence, Trello, Asana, FishEye, Jenkins, Selenium, SVN, Git, Figma, etc.

2005..2021 – AT Engineering. ICS/SCADA engineering. Founder, PLC/SCADA Engineer.

  • Established a start-up business, trained 5 ICS/SCADA engineers from scratch.
  • Successfully completed 120+ PLC/SCADA projects.
  • Developed and maintained the company’s website on WordPress and a Linux webserver.
  • Developed tasks in C++, Java SE, and Python 3.
  • Proficient in: Siemens SIMATIC Step7, Protool, WinCC Flexible & WinCC SCADA, TIA Portal.
  • Experienced in: Schneider Electric Concept, Unity Pro, SoMachine, Citect SCADA, CoDeSys, Omron CX-One, Mitsubishi FX IEC Developer, Carel 1tool, iFix, AutoCAD.

2002..2005 – GEA Grasso International B.V. Industrial refrigeration. PLC/SCADA Engineer.

  • Completed 14 PLC/SCADA projects in industrial refrigeration.
  • Performed commissioning at 8 sites in Ukraine, 2 in Poland, 1 in Greece, and 1 in Egypt.

1999..2002 – AMICO LLC. ICS and SCADA vendor. Software Engineer.

  • Designed and produced 6 HMI projects with NI LabVIEW, MS Visual C++, and WinAPI.
  • Participated in the commissioning of ICS and SCADA systems at oil and gas enterprises.
  • Administered the network of 26 computers under Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and XP Pro.

Education

1996..2002 – Ukrainian State Maritime Technical University. Electromechanical Engineer.

Personal info

Married, 3 children. Good health.

Citizen of Ukraine. Currently live in Targu Mures, Romania (Temporary Protection status).

Hobbies: French (B1), basketball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, swimming, running, hiking, biking, teaching.

Contact info

Please use the contact form at this website or https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-buldyzhov/

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