Victor Mamaliga
@victormamaliga
Automation engineer specializing in industrial control systems—delivering reliable DCS/PLC solutions with uptime focus.
RomaniaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an automation engineer specializing in industrial control systems (ICS), with hands-on experience supporting refinery operations. I focus on delivering reliable DCS/PLC solutions that minimize downtime and keep critical processes stable.
In my current work, I architected air-gapped OT backup and bare-metal recovery strategies for DCS/SCADA architectures. I lead disaster recovery simulations and validate fast restore procedures for legacy PLCs, HMI terminals, and engineering workstations—strengthening industrial networks against both cyber threats and hardware failures.
Previously, I served as a DCS specialist for ABB in refinery environments, performing system configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for ABB AC800xA/800M. I also commissioned and programmed Siemens Step 7 PLCs using TIA Portal, delivering automation solutions for hydrocarbon processing unit workflows.
Beyond control systems, I bring an embedded and robotics background that helps me troubleshoot effectively and communicate clearly with technical teams. I’ve also built automation in Python to streamline business processes, and I mentored 100+ students through teaching assistant work—covering electronic systems, programming, logic, and embedded microprocessors.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Architected automated, air-gapped backup protocols and bare-metal recovery strategies for critical DCS/SCADA architectures to reduce RTO. Led disaster recovery simulations and validated rapid restore procedures for legacy PLCs, HMI terminals, and engineering workstations.
Automation Engineer
Smart Automation
Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)
Served as a DCS specialist for ABB at a BP refinery, performing configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for ABB AC800xA/800M systems. Commissioned and programmed Siemens Step 7 PLCs using TIA Portal for process automation at an Eni refinery.
Automation Engineer
Unicom Tranzit
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Developed Python solutions to automate business processes including billing, invoice generation, and data integration, reducing processing time from hours to seconds. Digitised workflows that previously required manual intervention.
Teaching Assistant
London Metropolitan University
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Mentored 100+ students per semester across courses including Electronic Systems, Programming (Python), Logic & Mathematics, and Microprocessors & Embedded Systems. Conducted tutorial sessions in embedded systems (C++ with Arduino), circuit analysis, and hardware debugging with an emphasis on systematic troubleshooting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics
2021 - 2024
Grade: First Class Honours
BEng in Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics with a final project developing an EEG-controlled 4-DOF robotic prosthetic hand using a brain-computer interface, motion sensing, and embedded control (ESP32). Graduated with First Class Honours.
Politehnica University of Bucharest
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Energy Engineering
2017 - 2020
BEng in Energy Engineering with foundational coursework in power systems, followed by a transition in focus toward computer systems engineering to support automation and robotics.
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Location
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