Mark Jaspan

Experience

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  ZiiLABS

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2011

  Validation of the ZMS-20 and ZMS-40 media processors (SoCs) with integrated dual and quad Arm Cortex-A9s and proprietary Single Instruction Multiple Data array for flexible media and graphics performance.- Testing and verifying HDMI 1.4 IP, integrating the 3rd party API into functional testing suite, analysing IP behaviour- Functional testing of the video and router units - Developing simulation models from architectural specifications- Developing tests for proving models (RTL and C simulation) behave as expected- Providing design-improvement feedback to architecture team- Providing test support to hardware designers

  • Hardware Engineer

    Aug 2009 - Sept 2011

  • Graduate Engineer

    Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
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  The South African Breweries

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2017

  Overview* Reviewed and redrafted Kilning CFS, FAT and commissioning of Kilning software bringing cycle time immediately down to 30 hours* Visual Management champion for the manufacturing way (designed and drafted visual DCC for Steep-out, GV-out and Kiln unloading)* Acted as Engineering Manager / Site Engineer* Design and installation of racking and cabling of EtherNet/IP fieldbus networks to all the MCCs (containing new technology E300 smart contactors, SMC flex soft starters, Powerflex 753 VSDs and PowerMonitors for Electrical metering)* Commissioning of fieldbus networks including interfacing to tip scales and air blowers via gateways* First line electrical and instrumentation support during commissioning2* FAT and commissioning of Germination, Steeping and Worktower and Silo block software* Remote standby PLC software and electrical support* Managed System Integrator resources and PCT (Process Control Technician)* Root cause identification and loop closure of any software issues, including change management* Design, installation and commissioning control system network, including managed switch configuration using VLANs* Reduced Maximum Demand (kVA) by increasing the ramp times on all GV, Kiln and aspiration fans* Added switchgear diagnostics to the standard SAB Control Modules to speed up fault-finding and reduce downtime* Added power integration for all switch gear to allow detailed analysis of electricity consumption* Developed visual Excel based piece reports for Germination and Kilning* Reduced refrigeration power usage by improving compressor suction scheduling* Designed conveyor EStop installation, compiled BoQ for quotations, FAT of the new PLC panel* SD reporting and commentary for site* Proposed spares holding for PLC hardware and electrical* Reducing GV and Kiln electricity consumption* Facilitating Problem Solving : heating system; launched Steep-In Focused Improvement project* Developed BCP for control switches and gateways Show less

  • Process Control Engineer

    Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Process Control Engineer

    Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Technical Trainee - Control & Automation

    Feb 2012 - Mar 2014
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  AB InBev

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2023

  Accountable for the entire lifecycle of ABI's internally developed MES based on TrakSYS across almost 40 sites located in 6 Zones· Supported MES roll-out to 8 sites· Defined roadmap and executed product releases, including fortnightly minor releases with Sprint Reviews· Connected routinely with Zones to prioritise Production Issues and upgrade plans across all sites· Built combined roll-out timeline to flag dependencies and risks, ensuring dependency readiness· Aligned 3YP MES strategy including full integration with other operational software· Streamlined MES support model, SLAs and RACI to support Zone go-lives· Aligned key adoption metrics and transitioned to data-driven tracking of useability and adoption Show less Global Product Owner for SORBA.ai APC, Utilities benchmarking analytics and Utilities Management System (UMS) and lead on digitalisation for Water efficiency roadmaps· Transitioned Filler Modulation application to new PO while delivering multiple line filler modulation reducing CAPEX and OPEX per line installed with potential to capture 80% Line Efficiency cumulative improvement across 32 critical lines· Rebuilt scalable Utilities Management System Minimal Viable Product (MVP)· Added heat and water Sankey diagrams to Brewery’s Utilities benchmarking analytics, allowing intuitive analysis of utilities flow and waste streams · Delivered digitalised Utilities Benchmarking Analytics for malt plants enabling water, heat and electricity benchmarking from site level down to equipment level· Digitalised Water efficiency roadmaps in Web Portal and PowerBI Reports enabling a step change in water usage efficiency· Expanded SORBA.ai Advanced Process Control with 17 go-lives and new use cases and SORBA.ai won the Manufacturing Leadership Council award in the AI/ML category· Lead Filler PdM AI POV in South Africa, built validated tag list, pulled datasets, built matrices linking sensors to faults and mapped out AI elements after discussions with SMEs Show less Overview: Global Product Owner for SORBA.ai APC, Utilities benchmarking analytics & Filler Modulation and supported automation on an Engineering Innovation project· Scaled Filler Modulation application to 4 zones across Asia, Africa and the Americas to 11 lines with a cumulative 20% Line Efficiency improvement and 0.5-year payback· Delivered Filler Modulation Analytics Proof of Concept [POC] release using ML/AI based parameter tuning and POC in Africa· Expanded Sorba.ai APC to all Zones with 8 go-lives with boiler, refrigeration, filtration and wort cooling use cases with over $500k benefits· Enhanced Utilities benchmarking analytics delivering a 0.7 payback in-year and ready to generate $1.3 million of energy savings in 3YP with 20 500 views and 743 unique users across 6 Zones· Delivered AI based Sister Brewery pairing for Utilities Benchmarking Analytics to create synergistic sharing of best practice between breweries to further accelerate energy, water and CO2 usage reductions· Engineering Innovation Project: Worked closely with the machine builder and IO-Link Wireless suppliers to ensure technical issues with prototypes were resolved, timeline was met and the Tigohub i4 devices (IO-Link wireless for smart sensor integration) with 4 IO-Link ports were a best value fit and future-proof for all machines modules I/O and connectivity Show less Overview: Global Product Owner for SORBA.ai APC & Filler Modulation and supported automation on an Engineering Innovation projectFiller Modulation Application· Developed and piloted using Agile Scrum in Mexico and South Africa leveraging Soft Logic PLC with validated over 2% Line Efficiency improvements in 2020· Delivered Filler Modulation for 3 line types release for scaling to all zones during 2021 · Developed Filler Modulation Analytics POC strategy and roadmap for 2021SORBA.ai APC· Created toolkit including reference architecture design with both Edge and Cloud, 3YP payback calculation for boilers and refrigeration and training materials ready for 2020 scale-out· Prepared Architecture Review Board (ARB) 1&2 documentation, received ARB approval, deployed resources to Azure as per architecture· Engineering Innovation Project: Provided key automation input into Wireless Machine Control specifications, tender pack, testing plans, shortlisting Wireless suppliers and technical and non-technical input into BVOA (Best Value Option Analysis) Show less Supported South Africa and West Africa Automation breweries and maltings:Governance & Standards· Adherance to Control & Automation (C&A) standards and practices including upgrades· Supported and executed best practice audits including C&A Good Operating Practice· Developed and managed routines for the on-site automation teams· Held monthly engagement with on-site counterpartsMaintenance & Support· Provided C&A operational support· Ensured Operational Technology security and control layer to MES integration integrity· Drove the compilation, execution and compliance of CAPEX · Planned and supported site surveys and helped in preparing automation master plan for the siteContinuity and Risk· Developed and implemented a semi-automated risk-based approach to hardware and software obsolescence· Ensured sharing of best practice for Business continuity and disaster recovery plansSkills· Ensured pipeline cover and development plans were in place· Managed the C&A technical trainee programme· Decided on training priorities according to available budgetInvestments· Assisted in defining capital investment to support the strategic plan· Ensured Control and Automation readiness of large capital projects· Drove standardization, innovation, controls and quality assurance in internal projects Show less

  • Global Manager - Applications & Execution Systems

    Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Global Manager: Sustainability - Utilities

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Global Manager: Product Owner - Packaging & Utility Analytics

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Global Connected/Smart Brewery Manager

    Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Control & Automation Coordinator

    Nov 2017 - Jun 2019
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  Diageo

  Apr 2024 - now

  Digital Manufacturing - Innovation Manager