I help organizations successfully deliver complex industrial automation programs and develop winning strategies in safety-critical, regulated environments. With over 25 years of proven expertise spanning major projects like BASF Zhanjiang (China) and Sadara Petrochemicals (Saudi Arabia), I bring a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, strategic business development acumen, and international program management capabilities.

My expertise covers the full spectrum: from leading multi-hundred-million-dollar automation programs coordinating international EPCs and local contractors, to strategic C-level engagements with global industry leaders (DOW, BASF, SABIC, ARAMCO), to shaping industry standards through active participation in IEC, ISO, and ISA committees.

Whether you're implementing new automation systems, recovering troubled programs, navigating complex regulatory environments, or developing growth strategies for energy transition markets, I deliver practical solutions grounded in real-world execution experience. My methodologies have been adopted as corporate standards by major organizations, demonstrating their scalability and effectiveness.

I provide expert advisory, interim leadership, and strategic consulting services to organizations navigating complex automation challenges, energy transition requirements, and large-scale program delivery. My services span strategic advisory, hands-on program leadership, business development support, and organizational capability building.

1. STRATEGIC ADVISORY & CONSULTING

Automation Strategy Development

• Develop comprehensive automation strategies aligned with business objectives and energy transition goals
• Technology roadmapping for industrial automation and digital transformation
• Make-or-buy analysis and vendor selection strategies
• Integration strategies for multi-vendor environments

Market Entry & Growth Strategy

• Market analysis and opportunity assessment for automation solutions
• Competitive positioning and differentiation strategies
• Go-to-market strategy development for new products/services
• Partnership and alliance strategy

Technology Assessment & Selection

• Independent evaluation of automation technology options
• DCS, SIS, and control system selection advisory
• Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 technology assessment
• ROI analysis and business case development

Energy Transition Advisory

• Automation requirements for hydrogen, CCUS, and renewable energy projects
• Industrial electrification and decarbonization strategies
• Regulatory compliance for emerging energy technologies
• Technology maturity assessment for new energy applications

M&A Due Diligence

• Technical due diligence for automation/industrial technology acquisitions
• Commercial assessment of target company capabilities and positioning
• Integration planning for acquired technology portfolios
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

2. PROGRAM & PROJECT LEADERSHIP

Interim Program/Project Director

• Step into Director-level roles for critical automation programs
• Lead multi-contractor/EPC coordination and integration
• Manage complex international stakeholder environments
• Drive programs from concept through commissioning

Program Recovery & Turnaround

• Diagnose failing or troubled automation programs
• Develop and execute recovery plans
• Stakeholder management and confidence restoration
• Risk mitigation and path to successful delivery

Program Governance & Oversight

• Independent program reviews and health checks
• PMO setup and governance framework development
• Quality assurance and compliance audits
• Risk and issue management frameworks

Multi-Vendor/EPC Coordination

• Coordinate multiple contractors and vendors on large programs
• Establish unified methodologies across diverse organizations
• Interface management and conflict resolution
• Performance management and accountability frameworks

Methodology Development

• Develop standardized project delivery methodologies
• Industrialize execution processes for scalability
• Create reusable frameworks and templates
• Knowledge management and lessons learned capture

3. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCIAL

Strategic Account Development

• Develop long-term relationships with key strategic accounts
• C-level customer engagement and executive alignment
• Multi-year roadmap development with major customers
• Account strategy and penetration planning

Value Proposition Development

• Craft compelling value propositions for complex automation solutions
• Align technical capabilities with customer business objectives
• ROI modeling and business case development
• Competitive differentiation and positioning

Bid Strategy & Proposal Support

• Major bid strategy development for complex opportunities
• Proposal reviews and win theme development
• Technical-commercial alignment in proposals
• Negotiation strategy and support

Partnership & Alliance Development

• Identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities
• Structure technology partnerships and alliances
• Joint value proposition development
• Partner ecosystem development

4. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Capability Building

• Develop project management and technical capabilities in teams
• Design and deliver training programs for automation professionals
• Mentoring and coaching for project leaders
• Competency framework development

Process & Methodology Industrialization

• Systematize ad-hoc processes into scalable methodologies
• Implement best practices from world-class projects
• Create knowledge repositories and documentation
• Continuous improvement frameworks

Organizational Design

• Design organizational structures for project delivery excellence
• Role definition and responsibility frameworks (RACI)
• Performance management systems for project organizations
• Resource planning and capacity optimization

Knowledge Transfer

• Structured knowledge transfer from experienced to emerging markets
• Documentation of critical project knowledge
• Training program development and delivery
• Communities of practice establishment

5. REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

Regulatory Navigation

• Navigate complex regulatory environments (China, Middle East, Europe, North America)
• Compliance strategy for safety-critical systems
• Certification and approval process management
• Local content and localization strategies

Standards Development Support

• Leverage experience in IEC, ISO, ISA standards development
• Industry standards compliance strategy
• Participation in standards development activities
• Best practice implementation from international standards

6. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY

Industry Speaking & Presentations

• Keynote speeches at industry conferences
• Technical presentations and workshops
• Panel participation and moderation
• Webinar development and delivery

White Papers & Publications

• Technical white paper development
• Case study documentation
• Best practice guides and methodologies
• Industry journal articles

Executive Education & Training

• Custom executive education programs
• Workshop facilitation
• Seminar development and delivery
• Board education on automation trends

Board & Advisory Roles

• Technical advisory board membership
• Strategic guidance on automation investments
• Technology trend briefings for boards
• Independent expert assessment