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Taylor Cuffolo

@taylorcuffolo

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SCADA developer and controls technologist focused on reliable industrial software validation.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can validate and migrate SCADA/HMI systems, maintain database integrity, and collaborate with engineering and networking teams—while continuing to grow my cybersecurity and network security skills.

I help teams deliver dependable SCADA/HMI systems by combining structured software validation with hands-on troubleshooting across application, database, and interface layers. I’m especially focused on Factory Acceptance Testing / Site Acceptance Testing and documenting results to match specifications and compliance standards.

In controls work, I manage SCADA system database backups and configuration integrity across a regional network of industrial sites. I update technical drawings and documentation to reflect infrastructure changes, and I support upgrade projects transitioning legacy systems to High Performance Situational Awareness (HPSA) architecture—coordinating software migration and user acceptance testing.

I also build and maintain structured databases for Water and Wastewater monitoring systems, creating and testing graphical user interfaces (HMI) with User Experience principles to improve operator usability. That end-user focus carries into my broader practice of technical documentation, knowledge management, and end-user support & training.

Beyond SCADA, I bring strong networking and infrastructure fundamentals—from LAN/WAN, fiber optics, and structured cabling to TCP/IP and Wireless Access Points. I’m actively strengthening my cybersecurity foundation (TryHackMe Cybersecurity 101, Network+/Security+ ongoing) to better support incident awareness, vulnerability assessment, and secure Linux system fundamentals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Irrigation Technician

Lawn-Tech Inc.

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Diagnosed and resolved hardware and controller faults on residential irrigation systems (Hunter and Rain Bird), performing systematic troubleshooting of wiring, configuration, and device-level issues. Maintained service records in a daily customer-facing environment.

Wiring & Configuration Structured Service Records Customer Support

SCADA Developer / Controls Technologist

ETO Engineering

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Executed Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing on updated industrial control systems by validating modified legacy PLC code against specifications and documenting results for regional compliance. Supported SCADA and networking stakeholders while ensuring configuration integrity and accurate technical documentation.

SCADA PLC Validation IT Change Management Network Coordination Technical Documentation

Junior SCADA Developer / Systems Analyst

Summa Engineering Limited

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Supported deployment, configuration, and QA of industrial SCADA software across multiple platforms (Ignition, Wonderware, iFix, and System Platform), troubleshooting application, database, and interface issues with operators and site supervisors. Designed structured databases and HMI interfaces to improve operator usability, and coordinated legacy migrations with user acceptance testing.

Ignition IFix Platform Database Design SCADA QA User Acceptance Testing Systems Documentation

Structured Cabling Technician

APCI Communications

Jan 2018 - Jan 2018 (0 months)

Installed and tested LAN/WAN network infrastructure including fiber optic, copper data, and voice cabling across commercial facilities. Terminated and configured networking racks, wireless access points, and fiber optic network terminals.

Structured Cabling Voice Cabling Network Rack Termination Access Points Network Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BrainStation

User Experience Design

2017 -

Completed a full-immersion user experience design cohort, designing and prototyping a high-fidelity application using user research/testing, personas, wireframes, and journey maps.