Vladimir — Project Manager

I've developed my own applications for defect monitoring for a 750 ppm line using an In-Sight 5200 Camera. I've also troubleshot and commissioned an array of DataMan applications for 2D barcode identification.

P&G IWS work at a top US site.

I've assumed the role of a Maintenance Supervisor at Kraft Heinz and thus have quite a bit of maintenance as well as troubleshooting experience. Primary focus would be on controls, wiring, safety circuits.

I've assumed the role of a Maintenance Supervisor at Kraft Heinz and thus have quite a bit of maintenance as well as troubleshooting experience.

I hold a bachelors in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. I've participated in multiple designed projects and executed design tasks primarily focused on control system design, layout, and commissioning.

I've lead, managed and deployed many multimillion dollar installation projects. The tasks included VATs, FATs, electrical crew management & task allocation, system validation, dry runs, program & firmware loading, sensor calibrations, etc.

Founded and scaled one of the most trusted online education platforms for industrial automation, focused on practical, systems-level training for engineers, technicians, and operations leaders in manufacturing. Built the platform from the ground up, designing technical curriculum and publishing hundreds of in-depth tutorials on PLC programming, SCADA, HMI, VFDs, MES, and modern control architectures. Created a full-stack learning experience reaching 200,000+ professionals worldwide, including teams from Kroger, General Mills, Danone, Mondelez, J&J, and Nestlé. Led all aspects of platform development, content strategy, SEO, production, and automation toolchain to ensure technical accuracy and real-world applicability. Positioned SolisPLC as a top-tier learning destination, supporting upskilling initiatives across engineering, maintenance, and operations teams. Regularly engage with professionals across manufacturing to identify skills gaps, emerging technologies, and training needs aligned with plant modernization and digital transformation.

Serve as a long-term technical and strategic partner to Kraft Heinz, leading engineering modernization efforts, systems integration, and operational excellence projects across multiple facilities. Initially joined in a full-time plant leadership role and transitioned into an external consultant. Lead cross-site engineering teams and contractors to modernize control systems, deploy SCADA and MES platforms, and resolve high-priority obsolescence risks Architect and implement integrated solutions for PLC/HMI upgrades, historian infrastructure, line-level OEE, traceability, and data acquisition strategies. Guide facility teams through multi-million-dollar capital projects, aligning operations, IT, QA, and OEMs to ensure successful deployment of automation and digital systems. Drive adoption of IWS (Integrated Work System) and Lean principles, supporting maintenance and operations in achieving measurable improvements in uptime, root cause analysis, and team capability building. Provide hands-on leadership during system commissioning and go-lives, ensuring business continuity and operational reliability in 24/7 production environments.

Co-founded a VC-backed SaaS platform focused on data observability and application reliability, raising $1.8MM in early-stage funding. Led go-to-market execution, onboarding strategy, and internal operations across engineering, customer success, and product delivery. Managed commercial execution including vendor contracts, SOWs, customer onboarding, and partnership negotiations. Built the foundation for scalable customer engagement, helping technical teams adopt observability tools and drive faster incident resolution

Drove large-scale automation and systems engineering initiatives for high-speed manufacturing at P&G's Auburn facility, contributing to global product launches and operational excellence programs. Led the end-to-end procurement, installation, and validation of two $20MM+ high-speed production lines, achieving the fastest startup in site history through tight coordination with global engineering, site leadership, and OEMs. Designed and deployed advanced PLC-based control strategies, servo motion profiles, and high-speed vision systems to improve production speed by 20% while automating real-time defect detection and rejection. Collaborated with global R&D and engineering stakeholders to integrate automation into new product packaging systems, influencing corporate process standards and enhancing equipment flexibility and performance. Managed FATs/VATs, vendor relationships, and internal stakeholder alignment across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure on-time, in-spec delivery of capital projects. Supported plant-wide digital readiness by piloting emerging technologies and data collection frameworks, helping build the foundation for smarter manufacturing systems.