RODRIGO SILVA
Germany Delegation /
Summary
Electrical Engineer specializing in Data/AI technologies. Extensive experience in commissioning PLC/SCADA systems, industrial network security, and microgrid control. Strong background in developing data-driven solutions, including predictive maintenance models and recommendation systems for industrial asset optimization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
OT/IT Commissioning Engineer
Siemens Energy
Portugal/Germany
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the commissioning of PLC and SCADA systems, including BCU integration and HMI validation. Scope of work includes managing the security and connectivity of industrial networks using Profinet and Ethernet/IP protocols, alongside firewall management and GPO support for industrial environments. Tasks involve system administration, virtualization, and the centralization of data from PLCs and BCUs across different protocols, while collaborating with on-site teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Research and Development Engineer
PPGEE UFPR
South America
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Responsible for software commissioning, centralizing communication, and leading the integration of equipment, sensors, and devices. This included the setup and validation of ABB/Trumpt inverters (Modbus) and Siemens Sinamics DCP converters using Starter software and Profinet TCP/IP. Developed a real-time SCADA system and performance dashboards by mastering communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET IO, MQTT, and CAN. Successfully integrated two BMS systems and utilized Python, InfluxDB, and Hadoop for data analysis, encompassing PLC programming and ladder logic design.
Embedded System Researcher
Volvo Trucks
South America
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Focused on communication system design and analysis, as well as the development and implementation of control architectures. Work included the execution of communication-based control and optimization methods, alongside the integration, simulation, and testing of microgrid systems within a research environment using Python and embedded devices.
Education
Specialist Degree - Applied Artificial Intelligence
UFPR
Brazil01.2024
Master’s Degree - Power Systems & Microgrid Control
UFPR
Portugal/Brazil01.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical Engineering
UTFPR
Brazil01.2019
Skills
- Automation & OT: TIA Portal, Siemens Sinamics, PLC (Ladder Logic), SCADA, BCU
- Programming & Data: Python, SQL (InfluxDB), Hadoop, MQTT, CAN, Modbus and etc
- AI & Optimization: Computer Vision (YOLOv5), Predictive Maintenance modeling, Recommendation Systems for industrial workflows, and data-driven optimization
LANGUAGES
English: Full professional proficiency.
Portuguese: Native or bilingual proficiency.
Timeline
OT/IT Commissioning Engineer
Siemens Energy
01.2024 - Current
Research and Development Engineer
PPGEE UFPR
12.2021 - 11.2023
Embedded System Researcher
Volvo Trucks
01.2020 - 12.2021
Specialist Degree - Applied Artificial Intelligence
UFPR
Master’s Degree - Power Systems & Microgrid Control
UFPR
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical Engineering
UTFPR