Grayson Stillwell
Iot Engineer
Auckland,Te Atatu South
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
IIoT Engineer
MHM Automation
9 2023 - Current
- Designed the company's first IoT solution, implemented hardware and edge devices on customer sites, and productized it from R&D to a product
- Maintained devices remotely with monitoring and health checks
- Conducted posture checks on engineers' laptops connecting to sites
- Collected customer data, stored it in isolated databases with KMS encryption, and enabled customers to view their data using Infrastructure as Code and Docker deployments.
Senior Automation Engineer
MHM Automation
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Programmed and supported multi-modular machines, controlled electrical design, and interfacing between machinery and third parties
- Set up databases and recovery plans with critical spare parts
- Programmed PLCs and SCADAs
- In charge of the OT network, maintained OT networks and everything on them.
Automation / Electrical Engineer
Walter & Wild
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided technical support for Linux servers and SCADA systems
- Engaged in the installation and maintenance of automation systems.
Director, Engineer (Contractor for Compac Sorting Equipment)
Weka Technologies Ltd.
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided technical support, on-site service, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of fruit grading and sizing machinery
- Managed projects on-site, including installations in the USA, South Africa, Mexico, Chile, New Zealand, and Australia
- Set up large networks of over 40 high-spec PCs with GPUs to process fruit images for customers in production environments, provided technical support remotely, and supported other engineers
- Skills utilized include Cisco Networking and Linux Server.
Lead Field Service Engineer
Compac Sorting Equipment
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Responsible for providing technical support, on-site service, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of fruit grading and sizing machinery
- Managed technical installations in various international locations including the USA, South Africa, Mexico, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada
- Set up large networks of over 40 high-spec PCs with GPUs to process fruit images for customers in production environments, provided technical support remotely, and supported other engineers
- Skills utilized include Cisco Networking and SCADA.
Skills
Windows and Linux Server Administration: Advanced proficiency in managing and maintaining server environments Experience with Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows systems
AWS Cloud Management: Expertise in EC2, Route53, VPC, RDS, ECS, and other AWS services Daily use of AWS managing a large number of deployments, having fully designed and led the rollout
Scripting Languages: Competent in Bash, Python, PowerShell, JSON, XML, YAML
Automation and DevOps: Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code using AWS Step Functions, CloudFormation, and Ansible Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker, Docker Compose, and Podman Running a 3-server k3s cluster in my home lab
Database Management: Experienced with relational databases, NoSQL, and time series databases
Certifications: CompTIA Linux (Awaiting exam results), AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Visualize Data with Python Skill Path, CMSE- Certified Machinery Safety Expert, AutoCAD Electrical Fundamentals with IEC Standards
Backup Technologies: Familiar with ZFS-based NAS with snapshots, rsync to network shares, and Duplicati backups to cloud-based solutions
Networking: Strong in VLANs, subnets, firewalls, VPNs, and NATs
Project Leadership: Experience in leading projects and serving as a lead engineer for more than 5 years, helping junior engineers
Security and Compliance: Passionate about cybersecurity with proven experience implementing security controls and system monitoring Familiar with CIS benchmarks and currently deploy and harden edge devices to CIS Level 1 benchmark standards
IoT device management
Hardware design and prototyping
Team Collaboration and Communication
Edge computing technologies
Network security and encryption
Websites
Certification
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate, Amazon Web Services (AWS), 04/01/24, 04/01/27
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Amazon Web Services (AWS), 01/01/24, 01/01/27
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services (AWS), 11/01/22, 11/01/25
- Visualize Data with Python Skill Path, Codecademy, 02/01/23
- CMSE- Certified Machinery Safety Expert, T
Professional Development
- Completed CompTIA Linux+ training; exam scheduled for next month.
- Regularly participate in industry webinars and conferences to stay updated with the latest technology trends.
- Continuously pursue online courses and certifications to enhance skills and knowledge.
Personal Projects
- Self-hosting Cloudflare and Plex Servers: Set up and manage Cloudflare and Plex servers to enhance personal and family media experiences.
- IoT Projects:Sky Camera: Configured a camera to capture photos of the sky and record shooting stars.
Dog Activity Monitor: Utilized a Google TPU to detect when my dog is outside, sending an MQTT message to alert my phone.
Smart Garage Door: Automated my garage door to open when my mobile device connects to my WiFi as I arrive home on my bicycle.
- Home Lab Management:Technologies: Hands-on experience with k3s, Docker, Ansible, Proxmox, TrueNAS, VMware vSphere.
Open-Source Projects: Involved in various open-source projects, including routers and DNS, showcasing proficiency in multiple Linux distributions.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Automation Engineer
MHM Automation
03.2021 - 09.2023
Automation / Electrical Engineer
Walter & Wild
03.2019 - 03.2021
Director, Engineer (Contractor for Compac Sorting Equipment)
Weka Technologies Ltd.
05.2017 - 11.2019
Lead Field Service Engineer
Compac Sorting Equipment
03.2015 - 05.2017
IIoT Engineer
MHM Automation
9 2023 - Current
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate, Amazon Web Services (AWS), 04/01/24, 04/01/27
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Amazon Web Services (AWS), 01/01/24, 01/01/27
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services (AWS), 11/01/22, 11/01/25
- Visualize Data with Python Skill Path, Codecademy, 02/01/23
- CMSE- Certified Machinery Safety Expert, T
V NORD GROUP, 12/01/21AutoCAD Electrical Fundamentals with IEC Standards, Cadpro
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