Senior Software Engineer
G. Michael’s Consulting, Edmonton, AB | Jul 2018 – Jul 2023

Joined a small engineering team to modernize DBDOC, a diagnostic tool for ABB Symphony® Harmony/INFI 90® systems. Spent 40% re-architecting legacy graphics rendering logic, 30% reverse-engineering PG2/PGP consoles to match control system fidelity, and 30% debugging critical stability issues. Resulted in 100% visual parity with live control system output and a significant drop in user-reported issues.

Led a 1-year initiative to add BIN/MIMIC graphic type support, aligning DBDOC with future ABB roadmap requirements. Automated data extraction from legacy sources (Excel, Access, AutoCAD, MicroStation), reducing manual build errors and cutting total build time by 35%. Leadership praised the updates as “critical for long-term client retention and product longevity.

Drove long-term platform stabilization by eliminating frequent system crashes through root cause analysis and pre-emptive architecture cleanup. Spent 60% on deep debugging and 40% on regression testing and log analysis, which resulted in a 70% reduction in crash reports and elevated internal trust in platform reliability.

Recognized as the go-to engineer for console graphic fidelity and system debugging. Commended by senior leadership for independently delivering a multi-year graphics modernization roadmap, enabling the business to secure ongoing contracts with key industrial clients.

Senior Control Systems Engineer
Bantrel Consulting, Calgary, AB | Nov 2005 – May 2008

Joined a multidisciplinary engineering team to deploy the Honeywell TDC 3000 DCS across three major units at Suncor’s Fort McMurray facility (Sulphur, SMR, Naphtha). Spent 60% configuring complex logic and advanced loop controls using engineering work packages and narrative documentation, and 40% integrating over 1,000+ field device tags into live DCS databases. Improved real-time plant monitoring and control capabilities across all three systems.

Led client-facing activities during Factory Acceptance Testing, collaborating with stakeholders to validate system integrity and meet performance specifications. Earned recognition from senior engineers for bridging engineering design and operational readiness, ensuring a smooth handoff and increasing client confidence in system deployment.

Joined the Integrated Asset Modeler (IAM) team to develop a unified platform enabling interoperability between disparate engineering models. Spent 70% building software tie-ins for AspenPlus®, HYSYS®, GAP, PipeSim, OLGA2000, and MIMI, and 30% enhancing the front-end with Infragistics, ChartFX, and GoDiagrams controls. Expanded cross-model compatibility and improved user interface flexibility, allowing engineers to generate customized visual workflows and select from a broader range of upstream and downstream tools.

Joined the HYSYS R&D team to enhance simulation capabilities and improve application stability across versions 3.0 to 3.4. Led the development of a physical properties Correlation Manager (see screenshot) which was integrated into the Stream Properties view. Spent 60% designing and implementing new user interfaces. —and 40% debugging core functionalities to reduce system crashes. Improved user control over stream parameters and increased simulation reliability, contributing to broader adoption of HYSYS in complex chemical modeling.