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Python Engineer | Industrial Automation & Infrastructure
Mons, Belgium
Worldwide
BEng (Hons) Telecommunications and Computer Networks EngineeringAbout me
Experienced Automation Engineer specialized in Python programming and industrial vision systems. Skilled in managing complex technical projects, improving production processes and building robust automation solutions. Passionate about innovation, home automation and user-friendly technology.
ProxmoxAgile MethodologyBash ShellCAN BusPrinted Circuit BoardEnergy MarketExcel FormulasExcel MacrosExcel Pivot TablesHome AutomationJSONPython (Programming Language)Project ManagementMessage Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)OpenCV
Python Development
Over 11 years of Python development experience in industrial environments, covering production line automation, backend development, financial reporting pipelines, and home automation. Proficiency also in SQL, Bash, VBA, C script, and working knowledge of JavaScript/React.
Infrastructure & DevOps
Extensive hands-on experience with containerisation and infrastructure tools including Docker, Docker Compose, Proxmox VE, Debian, Nginx Proxy Manager, WireGuard, and TrueNAS SCALE. Management of self-hosted GitLab CI pipelines and automated test procedures.
Industrial Automation & Machine Vision
Deep expertise in industrial automation using Siemens PLC, OpenCV, Cognex, Keyence, and Viscom AOI systems. Proven track record in fully automated visual inspection, labelling, and AI-based detection in production environments.
Security & Resilience
Implementation of Wazuh SIEM (OpenSearch) with agents across all nodes, vulnerability (CVE) monitoring, TLS via Let's Encrypt through Nginx Proxy Manager, internal certificates, three-level backup chains with Proxmox snapshots, application backup to GitLab, and offsite S3 replication.
Backend & Data
Backend development with Flask and PostgreSQL, including hosting and administration for Odoo 19 (ORM, server actions, QWeb). Experience with Power BI, Voila, Qt, and SQL for daily data operations.
Messaging & Integration
Production use of MQTT for industrial and home automation, RabbitMQ installation and basic use, JSON protocols, and CAN bus communication.
Energy & IoT
Technical design and delivery of solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging projects. Working knowledge of Belgian electrical regulations (RGIE) and Synergrid grid connection prescriptions. Experience with Loxone, KNX, Home Assistant, ESPHome, Zigbee, EnOcean, and ESP32/ESP8266.
Odoo Customisation
Development of custom Odoo 19 modules and server actions including invoice PDF/UBL export to Billtobox, Peppol flows, and quote templates. Production debugging down to source code level.
Version Control & Quality
Proficiency in Git, SVN, and self-hosted GitLab CI. Experience with pytest and asyncio, automated test procedures, and taking over and simplifying existing processes.
Over 11 years of Python development experience in industrial environments, covering production line automation, backend development, financial reporting pipelines, and home automation. Proficiency also in SQL, Bash, VBA, C script, and working knowledge of JavaScript/React.
Infrastructure & DevOps
Extensive hands-on experience with containerisation and infrastructure tools including Docker, Docker Compose, Proxmox VE, Debian, Nginx Proxy Manager, WireGuard, and TrueNAS SCALE. Management of self-hosted GitLab CI pipelines and automated test procedures.
Industrial Automation & Machine Vision
Deep expertise in industrial automation using Siemens PLC, OpenCV, Cognex, Keyence, and Viscom AOI systems. Proven track record in fully automated visual inspection, labelling, and AI-based detection in production environments.
Security & Resilience
Implementation of Wazuh SIEM (OpenSearch) with agents across all nodes, vulnerability (CVE) monitoring, TLS via Let's Encrypt through Nginx Proxy Manager, internal certificates, three-level backup chains with Proxmox snapshots, application backup to GitLab, and offsite S3 replication.
Backend & Data
Backend development with Flask and PostgreSQL, including hosting and administration for Odoo 19 (ORM, server actions, QWeb). Experience with Power BI, Voila, Qt, and SQL for daily data operations.
Messaging & Integration
Production use of MQTT for industrial and home automation, RabbitMQ installation and basic use, JSON protocols, and CAN bus communication.
Energy & IoT
Technical design and delivery of solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging projects. Working knowledge of Belgian electrical regulations (RGIE) and Synergrid grid connection prescriptions. Experience with Loxone, KNX, Home Assistant, ESPHome, Zigbee, EnOcean, and ESP32/ESP8266.
Odoo Customisation
Development of custom Odoo 19 modules and server actions including invoice PDF/UBL export to Billtobox, Peppol flows, and quote templates. Production debugging down to source code level.
Version Control & Quality
Proficiency in Git, SVN, and self-hosted GitLab CI. Experience with pytest and asyncio, automated test procedures, and taking over and simplifying existing processes.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2019
Languages
EnglishFluentFrenchNative speaker
Project history
Energy and home-automation company covering general electrical work, residential automation, EV charging, solar, and batteries. Responsibilities include Odoo 19 custom modules and server actions, Python financial reporting pipeline, self-hosted infrastructure on Proxmox, security with Wazuh, energy domain technical design, and commissioning of Loxone/KNX home-automation systems.
Consulting company for Python programming, automation and home automation; holding company of Wattineo since 2025. Currently seeking a consulting mission through this company.
Workshop supervision for 5th/6th-year technical qualification students in industrial automation; electrical courses in technical education.