10/08/2026 updated

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Freelance SCADA Engineer | Power Systems & Renewable Energy Expert

Móstoles, Spain
Worldwide
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering (UPM Madrid)
Móstoles, Spain
Worldwide
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering (UPM Madrid)

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About me

SCADA Engineer with extensive experience in design, configuration and commissioning across renewables (PV, wind, BESS), utilities, gas, and substations. Specialized in industrial communications, networking (CCNA), power systems and SCADA optimization to maximize reliability and performance.

IEC 61850Computer NetworksLinuxSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Python (Programming Language)ModbusMongoDBMessage Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)OPC Unified Architecture
SCADA Systems Design & Configuration
Extensive expertise in the design, configuration, commissioning, development and maintenance of SCADA systems for electric utilities, substations, wind, PV and BESS sites, including platforms such as N3uron and Monarch.

Communication Protocols & Networking
Deep knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, IEC104, OPC-UA, IEC61850 and MQTT, as well as computer networks with CCNA certification, covering network layout design and cybersecurity consultancy.

Power Systems & Renewable Energy Engineering
Strong background in electrical and industrial engineering with hands-on experience in wind offshore, wind onshore, PV and BESS projects, including transmission engineering, power electronics and battery management systems.

Programming & Scripting
Proficiency in C++ and Python scripting to control system behavior and automate tasks, as well as SQL for real-time and historical database design, maintenance and conversion.

Artificial Intelligence & Battery Management Systems
Specialization in algorithms for Battery Management Systems with honors from the University of Colorado Boulder, combined with knowledge in artificial intelligence applied to power systems.

PLC & Industrial Automation
Knowledge and practical experience with PLC systems integrated into SCADA environments for monitoring and control of industrial and energy assets.

Operating Systems & Virtualization
Hands-on experience working with Windows and Linux servers as well as virtual machines (VMs) for the deployment and configuration of SCADA platforms.

Cybersecurity in Industrial Networks
Application of cybersecurity policies in industrial network environments, including the design and implementation of secure network layouts for energy companies.

Power Quality & Measurement
Experience in measurement, estimation and mitigation of flicker, imbalance and harmonics in electric power systems, including control of measurement devices.

Experience

Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

EnglishFluentSpanishNative speaker

Project history

Freelance SCADA Engineer

MJ SCADA Solutions
Design, configuration, commissioning, development and maintenance of SCADA systems for electric utilities, substations, wind, PV and BESS sites. Network and communication protocols (Modbus, IEC104, OPC-UA, IEC61850, MQTT) and cybersecurity consultancy. Relevant projects include SCADA retrofit of 90+ PV sites for Sonnedix (worldwide) and SCADA commissioning of KMS and Mekhé PV plants for Sen'Eau (Senegal).

Wind & PV SCADA Engineer

RWE Renewables
Regional interface for communication systems and SCADA (WTG, PV, Storage and substation) in Spain, Portugal, France and Greece. Interface with SCADA and network contractors during construction phase, testing and implementation. Design and implementation of network layouts applying company cybersecurity policies. Onsite hardware installation and cabling of RWE owned assets. Design of new solutions responding to operational requirements or optimization needs.

SCADA Project Engineer Supervisor

Open Systems International
Configuration of all Monarch SCADA functionalities and required communication channels (FEP, ICCP, OPC, GPS) in both Linux and Windows servers. Commissioning and testing of the Monarch SCADA platform. Managing a group of engineers to achieve project goals and personal development. Real time and historical database design, maintenance and conversion. Coding C++ and Python scripts for system control points. Design of displays and tabulars representing the current state of the power system.

Transmission Engineer

Invenergy LLC
Evaluation of Available Transfer Capability studies to determine the optimal location of new generating units. Interpretation of electric market rules to determine their impact on interconnection studies and new generation projects.

Children Development Volunteering Program

Midtown Center
Tutor of a group of 20 children aged 11-12 years old, guiding them to achieve academic progress, focusing on math and science, and personal development.

Research Project Collaborator

Red Electrica de Espana
Responsible for a collaborative research project between Madrid Technical University and Red Electrica de Espana. Measurement, estimation and mitigation of flicker, imbalance and harmonics in Spain's electric power system. Control of measurement devices.

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