Andrew Ott | Ignition Gold Certified

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Professional Summary

Ignition Gold Certified developer with cross-industry SCADA experience and multi-platform PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, CODESYS). Design and implement Ignition SCADA solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Technical Skills

Platforms & Languages: Ignition SCADA (Gold Certified), Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL), Studio 5000, TIA Portal, CODESYS

Tools & Protocols: Docker, MQTT, REST APIs, Git, SolidWorks

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

Professional Experience

Crossroad Energy Solutions, Remote

Lead SCADA Developer | October 2024 – Present

Sectors: Oil & Gas

  • Architect SCADA solution for 65 edge gateways across central tank batteries and saltwater disposal facilities
  • Optimized alarm management system, reducing load time from 30 seconds to instant response
  • Design scalable UDT structures for data aggregation and analytics using Ignition Perspective and Python

AO Automation Ltd, Chilliwack, BC

Founder & Lead SCADA Developer | July 2022 – July 2025

Sectors: Data Center (Ventilation), Manufacturing

  • Established Ignition Gold Certified integration firm delivering PLC programming and SCADA development services
  • Achieved Top Rated Plus status (top 3% of talent) with 100% client satisfaction across 16 completed projects

Foundation Controls, Chilliwack, BC

Industrial Automation Specialist | March 2024 – November 2024

Sectors: Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Industrial Equipment

  • Developed PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions using Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, and Ignition

Westmill Industries, Abbotsford, BC

Automation & Mechanical Design Specialist | October 2022 – March 2024

Sectors: Wood Products, Building Materials Manufacturing

  • Electrical and controls SME for industrial drying equipment (plywood veneer dryers, gypsum, fiberboard)
  • Performed mechanical design using SOLIDWORKS and developed integrated control solutions

VES-Artex, Abbotsford, BC

Junior Software Developer | Automation Technologist | May 2020 – October 2022

Sectors: Agriculture (Dairy Ventilation)

  • Contributing member of Digital Transformation Team leading Industry 4.0 maturity assessment
  • Developed configure-price-quote (CPQ) tool using JavaScript and custom trouble ticket tracking system
  • Technical lead for innovative agricultural cooling product, interfacing with vendors to ensure specification compliance and conducting critical testing and quality validation

JLL - Amazon YVR4 Fulfillment Center, Tsawwassen, BC

Control Systems Technician | July 2019 – March 2020

Sectors: Logistics, Warehouse Automation

  • Performed quality assurance and system validation during facility launch of Amazon’s YVR4 fulfillment center
  • Monitored material handling equipment (MHE) metrics and partnered with operations teams to resolve system issues

Education & Certifications

Ignition Gold Certification

Inductive Automation | Current

Boot.dev

Certificate: Back-end Developer Pathway (In Progress) | December 2023 – Present

  • Python, JavaScript, Go
  • Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes

4.0 Solutions

Certificate: Industry 4.0 Certified Professional | September 2020 – December 2021

  • Ignition Vision and Perspective
  • MQTT and OPC UA
  • IIoT Architecture

University of the Fraser Valley

Associate’s Degree: Automation and Robotics Technician | September 2018 – June 2019

  • Outstanding Achievement Award
  • Graduated with Distinction
  • Dean’s List Fall 2018, Winter 2019