Outlook for Automation and Industrial Tech

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I am a highly experienced mechanical and electrical engineer with more than 17 years of expertise in the industrial automation, process analytics, instrumentation, and system integration sectors. Throughout my career, I have held multiple leadership roles — from Country Sales Manager and Head of Analytical Solutions to Business Development Manager — with leading multinational companies such as Siemens, Yokogawa, Honeywell, and SICK.

Currently, I lead Consulttech Solutions SRL, where I serve as a Business Development Consultant, system integrator, and technical advisor for complex industrial projects across Eastern and Southeastern Europe. My core expertise includes:

• Industrial automation & process control (DCS, SCADA, PLCs, Drive systems)
• Analytical systems for process and emission monitoring (CEMS, PAT, gas/liquid analyzers)
• Cybersecurity solutions for industrial networks (Private CSIRT/CERT, incident response, penetration testing)
• Cloud-based solutions for data analysis and AI (Google Cloud Platform, AI-driven industrial analytics)
• Energy infrastructure & metering (natural gas custody transfer, smart metering, EPCM projects)
• Mechanical engineering for risk & reliability in oil & gas, chemical, refining, power generation, cement, maritime and other industries

My international project portfolio encompasses successful implementations in…