Alan Curley

Alan Curley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Architect at Modular Automation

  • Education

    • Limerick institute of technology

      2003 - 2004
      BSc. In electronic systems Electronics & automation
    • Limerick Institute of Technology

      2012 - 2015
      Master’s Degree Automation Software Masters through Research

      MEng through research in the Optimisation of cycle and response times of industrial controllers in a high volume manufacturing environmentResearch masters in which I have developed a novel system for analysing controller scan time costs within a running PLC program which will also facilitate the optimisation of PLC software for shorter scan times and as such, faster response times. In developing this system, I have devised a device for measuring the response time where the PLC… Show more MEng through research in the Optimisation of cycle and response times of industrial controllers in a high volume manufacturing environmentResearch masters in which I have developed a novel system for analysing controller scan time costs within a running PLC program which will also facilitate the optimisation of PLC software for shorter scan times and as such, faster response times. In developing this system, I have devised a device for measuring the response time where the PLC interfaces with the plant – the I/O and have also adapted a system for evaluating programming systems (MS word) for operation in a Siemens S7 PLC program. The resultant system allows for predictive analysis and development offline without having to intrude on the PLC programming running on the machine. Show less

  • Experience

    • Dell Technologies

      May 2000 - Jan 2001
      Test Technician

      Test technician assembling and testing data storage cabinets.

    • 3Com

      Jan 2001 - Sept 2001
      Debug Technician

      Worked on Both Online Debug and Customer return debug, debugging & repairing ethernet adapters, network switches and hubs.

    • Vistakon (J&J) Vision Care, National Technology

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2018
      Software Engineer
    • Johnson & Johnson Vision

      Jul 2004 - Jan 2018
      Software / Automation & Control Engineer
    • Crest Solutions

      Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
      Machine Vision Application Engineer
    • Modular Automation

      Aug 2018 - now

      Managed and drove the SW requirements for complex custom automated machinery for all SW disciplines, HMI, Control Systems and sub elements (Robotics and Systems Management/Control), Vision Systems, I/O Interfaces and Machine Network Design, Customer Management System and its Interfaces, Support and Maintenance.Evolved the requirements through a consistent SW architecture that worked across multiple platforms and technologies.Contributed to and reviewed SW design’s, code, test and integration planning. Drove updates to mechanical and electrical design elements to ensure the end product meets customer requirements. Show less Designed and Delivered Control software for complex Automated manufacturing machines for the Medical Device industry. Evolved a standard control software framework to deliver a standard SW production unit that requires minimal modifications before rollout. Provided immediate Debug and troubleshoot services for all machine software (Interfaces including hardware and control networking, HMI and machine control) during integration, system test and commissioning phases. Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigations on automated manufacturing machines to ensure any unforeseen issues would not affect the machine or the customer Show less

      • Software Architect

        Jun 2022 - now
      • Senior Controls Engineer

        Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Software Architecture: From Developer to Architect

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Microsoft Project Management: Choose the Right Tool for the Job

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate