Leonardo Hocke - Founder & Managing Director

Q: Where is Leonardo based?

Leonardo is based in Augsburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Leonardo speak?

Leonardo speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Leonardo have?

Leonardo has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Leonardo has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Leonardo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Leonardo's latest experience?

Leonardo's most recent position is Founder & Managing Director at Logic-Core GmbH .

Q: What companies has Leonardo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Leonardo has worked for Logic-Core GmbH , Hosokawa Alpine AG , and Ferchau GmbH (On assignment at Hosokawa Alpine AG) .

Q: Which industries is Leonardo most experienced in?

Leonardo is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Chemical , and Pharmaceutical . Leonardo also has some experience in Energy , Manufacturing , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Leonardo most experienced in?

Leonardo is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Operations . Leonardo also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Logistics , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Leonardo worked in recently?

Leonardo has recently worked in industries like Chemical , Food and Beverage , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Leonardo worked in recently?

Leonardo has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Product Development .

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Augsburg, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Augsburg, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

Logic-Core GmbH

Logic-Core GmbH specializes in industrial automation technology and offers tailor-made solutions and comprehensive project management from the initial idea to execution.
Custom, client-focused freelance engineering services in the field of automation technology.
Development of custom PLC programs and modern visualization systems using TIA Portal, Step 7 and WinCC Flexible.
Design, creation and optimization of electrical schematics with WS-CAD Electrix, consistently taking into account and complying with current SIL and ATEX standards.
International commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems in the chemical, food, recycling, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries.
Personal technical consulting, reliable customer support and extensive staff training.
Many years of cross-industry experience in commissioning complex technical systems.

Oct 2021 - Jan 2025

3 years 4 months

Augsburg, Germany

Automation Project Manager

Hosokawa Alpine AG

Managed and coordinated automation projects, including planning, implementation and quality assurance.
Developed and optimized PLC programs and visualization systems with TIA Portal, considering functional and safety requirements.
Created detailed electrical schematics with WS-CAD, complying with SIL and ATEX standards for explosion-proof areas.
Commissioned machines and powder processing systems with milling methods remotely and on-site in the chemical, food, recycling, minerals and pharmaceutical industries, including troubleshooting and system optimization.
Trained and provided technical support to customers, including troubleshooting, system optimization and training for operators and maintenance staff.
Successfully commissioned over 20 installations worldwide, delivering on time with high customer satisfaction.

Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year

Augsburg, Germany

Automation Engineer for Project Planning

Ferchau GmbH (On assignment at Hosokawa Alpine AG)

Planned and managed automation projects, including requirement analysis, implementation and quality assurance.
Developed, optimized and implemented PLC programs and visualization systems with TIA Portal, considering process and safety requirements.
Created and revised schematics with WS-CAD according to SIL and ATEX standards for safe operation in hazardous areas.
Commissioned machines and powder processing systems with milling methods remotely and on-site in the chemical, food, recycling, minerals and pharmaceutical industries, including troubleshooting and system optimization.
Provided technical customer support and training, including operator and maintenance training for efficient system use.

Apr 2020 - Sep 2020

6 months

Friedberg, Germany

Automation Engineer

OMITRON GmbH

Planned and managed automation projects for vacuum packaging machines, including requirement analysis, implementation and quality assurance.
Developed, optimized and implemented PLC software and visualization systems with TIA Portal V15, Step 7 and WinCC Flexible.
Commissioned vacuum packaging machines and their PLC software, visualization, control cabinets, servo motors, valves, digital/analog sensors, and motion applications with SEW drive technology (positioning, encoders, axis optimization).
Designed and implemented safety control systems with PLUTO SPS B46 ABB in compliance with EN ISO 13849 for functional safety.
Configured and commissioned Siemens SINEMA Remote Connect Server and SCALANCE M876-3 3G router for PLC remote maintenance and secure remote access solutions.
Updated and optimized the control software for lubrication systems in hydraulic press lines at BMW (Regensburg), VW (Wolfsburg) and Audi (Neckarsulm) to improve process stability and efficiency.

Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

2 years 7 months

Kissing, Germany

Commissioning and Software Engineer

Weiß & Mallinger Ingenieurbüro für Automatisierungstechnik

Developed, programmed and optimized PLC software and visualization systems with TIA Portal V13/V14, Step 7 and WinCC Flexible.
Commissioned and troubleshooted Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems including their PLC software, visualization, control cabinets, motors, flow meters, valves, digital/analog sensors, DANFOSS frequency converters, mixing systems, pasteurizers, sugar dissolvers and entire production lines.
Coordinated and supervised skilled technicians and installers to ensure efficient and standards-compliant execution of automation projects.
Provided technical customer support and training, including operator and maintenance training for optimal system use.
Created technical documentation, including reports, user manuals and training materials for plant operators and maintenance staff.
Configured and implemented Profibus communication systems for control and data transmission.
Commissioned systems worldwide in Kenya, Nigeria, New Zealand, Malaysia, Spain and the UK, adhering to international standards and customer-specific requirements.

Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

8 months

Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany

Automation Technician

Agraferm Technologies AG

Commissioning of biogas plants in Great Britain/Wales (a total of five different sites) with a focus on PLC programming and visualization of the plant layout.
Planning, implementation and supervision of automation projects.
Commissioning of the various plant components, including service and support.
Preparation of technical documentation.
Configuration of Vega sensors, E+H flowmeters and ABB frequency converters.
Auditing technical processes for quality assurance.

Mar 2012 - Mar 2016

4 years 1 month

Brazil

Application Engineer and Field Operator Engineer

Halliburton Drill Bits & Service Ltd.

Technical proposals for drill bits, service design, technical reports, technical presentations for clients, process analysis, root cause analysis of drill bit problems.
Data modeling for geological interpretations (Sparta) using gamma, acoustic and density logs.
Updating the drill bit database, MaxBHA (BHA analysis), DxD (drill bit steering analysis), PBR (hole opener analysis), hydraulics, TapRoot, MS Office, SAP and reliability studies.
Testing, preparation and logistics for equipment shipment. All work was carried out in accordance with company standards (HMS, HSE, QS).
Core drilling: experience assembling core drilling tools, coordinating the rig floor crew, setting and monitoring core drilling parameters. Maintenance of oriented, conventional and full-bore core drilling systems. Experience with gamma ray scanning, multishot, field run reports, bit dull grading and technical meetings.
Drill bits: experience using parameters for drill bit optimization, dull grading analysis, field run reports and technical meetings.
Hole opener (XR800): use of an XR800 to optimize parameters on the rig side, dull grading analysis, field run reports, as well as assembly and maintenance.

Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

7 months

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Electrical Engineer

Expert Automação e Sistemas Ltd.

Development of monitoring software with ElipseScada and Visual Basic.
Assembly supervision and commissioning of control cabinets.
Further training in Siemens courses (TM1703) and Schneider courses (Sepam 20, 40, 80 and PM700).
Installation and configuration of remote monitoring servers.

Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year

Maricá, Brazil

Executive Advisor

Rathaus Maricá

Complete project development in AutoCAD 2D and 3D for public facilities (e.g. hospitals, schools).
Cable sizing.
Design of protection control cabinets.
Infrastructure planning for air conditioning, internet and telephone.
Street lighting projects.

Mar 2010 - Apr 2010

2 months

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Technical Assistant and Intern

Printscom Radio und TV Ltd.

Project development in the area of mobile solutions.
Market studies for the use of equipment for data and voice satellite transmission.
Contact with suppliers to import new technologies for satellite access.
Technical support for Iridium phones.
System budgeting.
BganWideye Sabre 1 device training.

Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

6 months

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Engineering Intern

TV Globo Ltd.

Trainee in team coordination (lighting, audio, and camera) in recording studios.
Camera monitoring system for Big Brother Brazil 10.

Sep 2008 - Aug 2009

1 year

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Engineering Intern

Ipabrás Industrie und Handel Ltd.

Installation and maintenance of control panels for electronic reverse osmosis filters.
Quality control and assembly of water filtration systems.
Commissioning of sensors such as conductivity and pH meters, pressure and level switches.
Assembly of control panels for automating water filtration systems.
Manufacturing and maintenance of electronic reverse osmosis filters.
Working on polyethylene components with drills and saws to manufacture high-pressure fittings.

Feb 2007 - Jul 2007

6 months

Maricá, Brazil

Computer Technician Intern

Brasil Vision

Antenna installation, radio and Wi-Fi connections.
Feasibility studies.
Technical support.
Purchasing spare parts.
Customer acquisition.

Dec 2005 - Feb 2006

3 months

Maricá, Brazil

Computer Technician Intern

Marinter Telecom Ltd.

PC network support.
Consulting and selling internet services.
TCP/IP configuration for internet connection.
Hardware installation and software configuration.

May 2002 - Nov 2002

7 months

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Computer Technician Intern

FEP-Informatik

Computer maintenance.
TCP/IP network configuration.
Software installation.
Development of robotics applications for children in Megalogo software.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Food and Beverage (8 years), Chemical (5.5 years), Pharmaceutical (5.5 years), Energy (5 years), Manufacturing (4.5 years), and Government and Administration (1 year).

Food and Beverage

Chemical

Pharmaceutical

Energy

Manufacturing

Government and Administration

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 Product Development (10 years), Project Management (10 years), Operations (7 years), Quality Assurance (6.5 years), Logistics (4 years), and Customer Service (2.5 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Operations

Quality Assurance

Logistics

Customer Service

Skills

Plc (Awl, Fup, Kop)
C#
Pascal
Python
Javascript
Mysql
Html5
Php
Css
Microsoft Office 2019
Sap
Autocad 2d And 3d
Taproot – Root Cause Analysis System
Sparta, Dxd, Maxbha And Pbr (Halliburton Software)
Proteus (Circuit Simulation And Electronic Design)
Pic C Compiler Ccs
Mplab Ide (Microcontroller Programming)
Tia Portal V20 (Plc And Visualization)
Step 7 (Plc Programming)
Wincc Flexible (Visualization)
Ws-cad (Circuit Diagrams)

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2019 - May 2024

University of Koblenz

Master of Science · Energy Management · Koblenz, Germany

Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

Getulio Vargas Foundation

MBA in Project Management (not completed) · Project Management · Brazil

Mar 2003 - Nov 2009

Gama Filho University

Engineer · Electronics, Automation and Programming · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

TIA Portal Automation Technician (ZVEI standard)

Grollmus München GmbH – Munich, Germany

Drill Bit Design Theory

BOSIET – Introduction to Offshore Safety and Safety Training

FalckNutec – Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Software Application Part 1: Sparta™ Analysis and Rock Mechanics

Software Application Part 2: Maxbha, DxD™, PBR

Introduction to HDBS (Halliburton Drill Bits and Service)

Sales and Presentation Course

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Leonardo based?

Leonardo is based in Augsburg, Germany.

What languages does Leonardo speak?

Leonardo speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Leonardo have?

Leonardo has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Leonardo has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Leonardo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Leonardo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Leonardo would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Managing Director, Automation Project Manager, Automation Engineer for Project Planning.

What is Leonardo's latest experience?

Leonardo's most recent position is Founder & Managing Director at Logic-Core GmbH.

What companies has Leonardo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Leonardo has worked for Logic-Core GmbH, Hosokawa Alpine AG, and Ferchau GmbH (On assignment at Hosokawa Alpine AG).

Which industries is Leonardo most experienced in?

Leonardo is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical. Leonardo also has some experience in Energy, Manufacturing, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Leonardo most experienced in?

Leonardo is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Operations. Leonardo also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Logistics, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Leonardo worked in recently?

Leonardo has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Food and Beverage, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Leonardo worked in recently?

Leonardo has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development.

What is Leonardo's education?

Leonardo holds a Master in Energy Management from University of Koblenz, a Master in Project Management from Getulio Vargas Foundation and a Bachelor in Electronics, Automation and Programming from Gama Filho University.

Does Leonardo have any certificates?

Leonardo has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: TIA Portal Automation Technician (ZVEI standard), Drill Bit Design Theory, and BOSIET – Introduction to Offshore Safety and Safety Training.

What is the availability of Leonardo?

Leonardo will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Leonardo?

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