About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1882232
AUTOMATION & OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER | DCS · SCADA · ICS SECURITY · DIGITALIZATION
Core Expertise
- Leading cross-functional teams to deliver DCS, SCADA, and PLC automation for energy and water sectors.
- Managing proposals and bids, aligning technical solutions with commercial strategy and competitive pricing.
- Implementing industrial cybersecurity programs aligned with IEC 62443 and operational technology best practices.
- Delivering digitalization initiatives using IIoT, Industrial Edge, AI analytics, and predictive maintenance frameworks.
- Controlling project budgets, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management for complex automation portfolios.
Project Background
- Executed water distribution and wastewater automation projects including SCADA, PLC, and DCS integrations.
- Delivered terminal and tank-farm management systems with SLAs, managed services, and multi-site deployments.
- Implemented pipeline automation and RTU/SCADA solutions across long-distance transmission networks.
- Led OT assessments, cybersecurity enhancements, and operator training simulator deployments for industrial clients.
- Developed APC, soft sensors, and analytics proofs-of-concept to improve process efficiency and reliability.
Key Skills
- DCS (800xA, Centum VP) | PCS7 | SCADA | PLC | HMI
- Industrial Cybersecurity | IEC 62443 | Siemens Industrial Security
- Digitalization | Industrial Edge (IIoT) | AI analytics | Predictive maintenance
- Protocols: Profibus | PROFINET | Modbus | DNP3 | Industrial Ethernet
- Project & proposal management | PMP | Contracts | Risk management
- Technical sales support | Bid strategy | Customer stakeholder engagement
Education
- M.S., Control Systems & Artificial Intelligence — King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
- B.E., Industrial Electronics — NED University of Engineering & Technology
- German Language Course — National University of Modern Languages
Awards & Recognition
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- IC32 / IEC 62443 certification (Industrial Control Systems Security)
- Siemens PCS7 and Siemens Industrial Security certifications
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 22+ years of proven leadership delivering automation, OT, and cybersecurity programs across energy, petrochemical, and water sectors. Demonstrated ability to win and execute complex bids, manage multi-site TMS and pipeline automation portfolios, and deliver IIoT/AI-driven digitalization outcomes. PMP and IEC 62443 certified, authorized to work in the U.S., prepared to drive measurable operational improvements.
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