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Abdullah Ağgün

Freelance Automation Engineer

Abdullah Ağgün
Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

Jan 2019 - Present
7 years 2 months
On-site

Freelance Automation Engineer

Freelancer

  • Automation & Scada system upgrade and retrofit S5 to S7 and TIA & WinCC Prof & HMI
  • Consulting remote and on-site service for automation systems, Scada & HMI
  • EMSR, electrical, automation and Scada system design
  • MCC, PLC and drive panel design and manufacturing
  • Software and network management; PLC S7, TIA, WinCC, Danfoss, SEW, Sinamics drive software and hardware development, engineering and commissioning
  • Management of inquiries, quotations, ordering and project follow-up to commissioning
Jan 2012 - Dec 2019
8 years

Project Manager

Siemens

  • Full project management with profit and loss responsibility in energy, industry, metro and water distribution sectors
  • Contract management with customers, service and assembly teams
  • Team development, training and coaching
  • Claim and change management; project planning, control, monitoring and updating
  • Reporting to business unit and customers
  • Design, system approval, procurement, hardware design and interfaces
  • SCADA system, software and IT procurement; cash flow, payment and invoicing planning
  • Coordination with customers, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Management of network and RTU engineering, server and network housing, RTU and RIO panel production
  • FAT, transport, logistics, site installation, testing, commissioning, SAT, PAC and FAC
  • Service process planning, monitoring, corrective and preventive maintenance
Jan 2000 - Dec 2012
13 years

Industrial Solution Project Engineer & Technical Lead

Siemens

  • Developed optimal solutions for process automation, industrial, energy, power distribution and MCC systems
  • Prepared offers, technical solutions and negotiated new and migration projects for sectors including metal, wood, metro, bottle and float glass, wastewater and potable water distribution
  • Equipment selection, schematic design, system architecture, cost estimation and documentation
  • Implemented automation solutions based on P&ID and system architecture requirements
  • Led software and hardware engineering; PCS7, S7 and WinCC Scada software engineering, testing and site application
  • Supervised engineering team during design, assembly, system test and commissioning phases
Jan 1995 - Dec 2000
6 years

Service Engineer, Industrial Services

Siemens

  • On-call service for troubleshooting, testing and commissioning of Simatic S5/S7 automation systems and field devices
  • Maintenance and service contracts; small projects, retrofits and upgrades
  • Worked with Ultramat, Oxymat, Fidamat gas analyzers, Sipart PID controllers, X-ray spectrometers and diffractometers

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (31 years), Utilities (20 years), and Energy (8 years).

Manufacturing
Utilities
Energy

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (26 years), Product Development (20 years), Procurement (14 years), Operations (14 years), and Sales (13 years).

Project Management
Product Development
Procurement
Operations
Sales

Summary

My professional motivation is to apply and expand my experiences and knowledge in new projects and tasks. I am self-motivated and determined to achieve consistent success in my role. I have 24 years of experience at Siemens Industrial Solutions and Energy Scada department, and since 2019 I have been working as a freelancer. My background in Service Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Sales Support, and Maintenance is a unique mix of disciplines. With a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 29 years of experience in glass, wood, metal, automotive, parking, water, metro, and energy as a service engineer, project sales specialist, project developer and application engineer, IT/Scada project manager in energy and process automation, and most recently as a project manager and automation engineer for setting up a zinc production line, I have a thorough understanding of the full project lifecycle, maintenance, and engineering. I have a proven track record of successfully executed and completed projects. I am looking for freelance projects that utilize my skills and experience.

  • Freelance Automation & Scada System Engineering, Planning, Consulting, Service, 5 years
  • PM Maintenance Automation & Scada System for ISKI Istanbul Water Network, 1 year
  • Project Management, 6 years
  • Project Engineer & Technical Lead, 12 years
  • Automation System On-call Service and Maintenance Contracts, 5 years Experience: Various projects in multi-industrial sectors.

Languages

Turkish
Native
Arabic
Advanced
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1987 - Jun 1991

Karadeniz Technical University

Bachelor of Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Trabzon, Turkey

Oct 1984 - Jun 1987

Antakya Central High School

High School Diploma · Antakya, Turkey

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Where is Abdullah based?

Abdullah is based in Istanbul, Turkey and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Abdullah speak?

Abdullah speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), Arabic (Advanced), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Abdullah have?

Abdullah has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Abdullah has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 9 months. Note that Abdullah may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Abdullah be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Abdullah would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Automation Engineer, Project Manager, Industrial Solution Project Engineer & Technical Lead.

What is Abdullah's latest experience?

Abdullah's most recent position is Freelance Automation Engineer at Freelancer.

What companies has Abdullah worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Abdullah has worked for Freelancer.

Which industries is Abdullah most experienced in?

Abdullah is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Utility Services, and Energy.

Which business areas is Abdullah most experienced in?

Abdullah is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Procurement and Purchasing. Abdullah also has some experience in Operations and Sales.

Which industries has Abdullah worked in recently?

Abdullah has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Abdullah worked in recently?

Abdullah has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Abdullah's education?

Abdullah holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Karadeniz Technical University.

What is the availability of Abdullah?

Abdullah is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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