Akounda — Senior Controls / Automation Engineer

• Commissioned LNG power systems supporting Venture Global facilities in Louisiana • Programmed GE P80i PLC and Advantech HMIs supporting generator monitoring operations • Managed Energy Management System (EMS) spinning reserve automation • Monitored generator signals to prevent outages and compressor trips • Updated electrical diagrams supporting real-time operational changes

Hamilton, Ohio Successfully commissioned a new Volvo production line. • Programmed Epson 6-axis SCARA robots using RC+7.0 controllers • Improved PC-based production systems using Visual Studio 2022 (C#) • Programmed Rockwell CompactLogix PLCs to improve line performance • Designed PanelView Plus dashboards displaying 30+ cycle-time metrics for production monitoring • Integrated Keyence IV2 / IV3 / IV500 vision systems for part presence validation • Programmed Zebra printers using ZPL for traceability labeling • Configured Keyence SR1000 and SR2000 barcode scanners • Programmed Atlas Copco PF6000 bolt runner controller • Supported Siemens-based lines using Simatic Manager and TIA Portal • Replaced Siemens V90 servo amplifiers using V-Assistant software • Supported Universal Robots and Epson SCARA troubleshooting across production lines • Implemented SAVAS vibration detection laser system (Polytec IVS-400 / IVS-500) • Backed up Kinetix, Siemens, and Festo servo amplifiers • Backed up PowerFlex 525 and Emerson Nidec VFDs • Designed and built safety training station with light curtains and interlock gate switches • Programmed MicroLogix 820 safety training simulator using Guardmaster safety relays • Trained maintenance personnel on Cognex vision systems

Greensburg, Indiana • Led equipment specification review, run-off validation, installation, and maintenance handoff • Standardized production line architecture using ControlLogix / CompactLogix • Implemented PanelView Plus FactoryTalk View ME across new production lines • Standardized Kinetix 5100 servo platforms • Standardized PowerFlex 525 VFD architecture • Integrated Rexroth IndraDrive press systems • Programmed Cognex vision inspection systems • Implemented Dataman barcode readers • Supported Fanuc robotic cells across multiple stations • Supported CTS leak testing systems • Ensured UL, CE, TÜV, and NEMA compliance across installed systems Successfully completed equipment run-off validation (Sept 2021)

(Part-Time) • Developed robotics maintenance training curriculum • Led lab sessions teaching robot calibration and troubleshooting • Trained students on alarm diagnostics and system recovery

Anna, Ohio • Led equipment specification reviews, installations, and production launches • Managed furnace heating systems operating up to 2700°F using high-voltage DC • Performed root-cause analysis and corrective action planning • Recommended process improvements and production layout optimization • Led equipment capability studies • Supported installation and commissioning of new production equipment • Reduced downtime through preventative troubleshooting programs • Managed $1.2M new-model production projects • Improved manufacturing efficiency through data-driven equipment analysis

Anna, Ohio April 2014 – 2017 • Troubleshot automation equipment using electrical, programming, and networking tools • Wired electrical panels using schematics and industrial diagnostic equipment • Supported Wye/Delta motor systems • Troubleshot PLC communication networks • Maintained Mitsubishi PLC automation architecture • Programmed Allen-Bradley PLC systems • Configured HMI-PLC communication environments • Supported Fanuc robot maintenance and troubleshooting • Worked with CNC equipment using G-code and M-code • Programmed Cognex vision inspection systems using JavaScript tools