LB
Controls & OT Expert

LouisBersine

A decade of experience transforming industrial operations through innovative controls engineering, OT security, and intelligent automation solutions.

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About Me

Engineering Excellence

A Michigan Tech BSEE graduate, I bridge the gap between Legacy Controlsand Modern IT Infrastructure. My focus is on Digital Transformation—turning unreliable plant-floor data into secure, actionable insights. Having managed projects across 4 industries, I am committed to delivering excellence wherever the challenge leads.

In the Grand Rapids industrial hub, I specialize in high-speed Food/CPG and Automotive assembly, delivering "Secure-by-Design" automation that prioritizes both safety and multi-million dollar ROI. Open to relocation to support the evolution of Food/CPG and Automotive manufacturing hubs.

Michigan Technological University
BSEE | Electrical Engineering | Class of 2015
10+
Years Experience
BSEE
Michigan Tech
4
Industries
20+
Technologies
Expertise

Technical Skillset

Data & Intelligence

LLM IntegrationsPython (Data Analysis)SQLPowerShellPredictive MaintenancePower BIREST APIsC#C++JavaScriptVBAAutoLISPBatchBashPower Automate

Digital Transformation & OT

OPC-UAIgnition PerspectiveOSIsoft PINetwork SegmentationPTP/NTP ManagementIEC 62443 ComplianceVLANsFirewall ManagementClaroty CTDTCP/IPPTPNTPSMNTPRDPEIPCanbusVPNsFirewallsActive Directory

Controls Engineering

Studio 5000RSLogix 500FTView MEFTView SEFT AssetcentreOsisoft PIIgnitionKepwareFanucIAI RobotsDenso RobotsKinnetixPowerflexAtlas CopcoSiemens S7

Vision Systems

Keyence VisionCognex VisionOCR ImplementationQuality Inspection

OT Security

ClarotyNetwork SegmentationDisaster RecoveryCompliance

Robotics & Automation

Fanuc RobotsDenso RobotsIAI RobotsAutonomous SystemsPLC Integration
Career

Professional Experience

Kellanova | Kellogg

Controls Engineer & OT Specialist
Dec 2023 - Present
Grand Rapids, MI

Managed controls infrastructure on OT Network. Designed and executed equipment upgrades and installs during plant downtime.

OT Network Infrastructure ManagementEquipment Upgrades & InstallationsPlant Downtime OptimizationSystem Documentation & Recovery

Proficient Machine & Automation

Controls Engineer
Sep 2019 - Sep 2023
Byron Center, MI

Designed AutoCAD Electrical drawings, programmed equipment, and commissioned installations at customer facilities.

AutoCAD Electrical DesignPLC ProgrammingCustomer Facility CommissioningTouch Panel Test Stations

Roman Manufacturing

Project Engineer
Aug 2018 - Sep 2019
Wyoming, MI

Managed execution and procurement of customer build requests. Provided on-site support and executed upgrades at Metal Refinery.

Project Execution & ProcurementMetal Refinery ModernizationOn-site Technical SupportSafety Standards Compliance

Altron Automation

Controls Engineer
Dec 2016 - Aug 2018
Hudsonville, MI

Designed AutoCAD Electrical schematics, programmed equipment, and commissioned installations at customer facilities.

Robotic Cell Design & ProgrammingAutomotive Assembly LinesFAT ExecutionAutonomous Systems Development
Portfolio

Key Projects

350,000/hr Impact
Kellanova

PTP Grandmaster Incident Response

Problem

A critical high-speed production line suffered catastrophic "phantom" position failures that mimicked mechanical breakage, threatening $450,000/hr in lost retail output.

Solution

Performed deep-packet analysis via Asset Centre to isolate a rogue PLC broadcast. Corrected the Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA) conflict and engineered network guards to prevent future grandmaster takeovers.

Benefit

Executed a definitive 8-hour recovery where industry averages for such "ghost" timing errors exceed 48 hours—saving an estimated $5M+ in potential downtime and lost product.

Precision Time ProtocolPTP/BMCADigital ForensicsNetwork Hardening
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150,000 Impact
Kellanova

OT System Overhaul

Problem

Several systems for data collection were not functioning upon starting my role. No documentation existed.

Solution

Restored functionality for OPC communication on several servers, created disaster recovery program, engineered solution to track PLC changes, developed automated backup system and created documentation.

Benefit

Plant wide productivity improvements, reduced maintenance time, and restored metrics that were no longer being tracked.

OPCDisaster RecoveryDocumentationAutomation
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270,000 Impact
Kellanova

Internal Safety System ROI

Problem

Cutting conveyor utilized a high-risk single-channel safety system susceptible to undetected failure.

Solution

Designed and internally executed a Guard Link intelligent safety upgrade, bypassing the need for high-cost external contractors.

Benefit

Achieved Category 3/4 safety compliance with an 85% cost reduction compared to external quotes.

ROI OptimizationGuard LinkFunctional Safety
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120,000 Impact
Proficient

Touch Panel Test Station

Problem

Customer needed automated testing for electric vehicle touch screen panels.

Solution

Designed electrical schematics and programming for system that interfaced with customer touch screen panels for electric vehicles and verified functionality.

Benefit

Fully automated testing process with comprehensive functionality verification.

EVTouch PanelsTestingAutomation
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550,000 Impact
Proficient

Glovebox Latch Rotary System

Problem

Fully autonomous glovebox latch system was not meeting customer metrics.

Solution

Took ownership of glovebox latch rotary system that ran autonomously. Worked with customers on site to re-program system and find mechanical flaws.

Benefit

Customer met metrics promised for system after reprogramming and mechanical adjustments.

AutonomousAutomotivePLC Programming
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350,000 Impact
Altron

Robotic Pushnut Cell

Problem

Automotive seat assembly line needed autonomous pushnut installation.

Solution

Designed, programmed and commissioned robotic cell on automotive seat assembly line.

Benefit

Fully autonomous operation with high precision pushnut installation.

RoboticsAutomotiveAssembly Line
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400,000 Impact
Altron

Autonomous Seat Assembly Station

Problem

Semi truck seat frames required autonomous screw assembly.

Solution

Designed, programmed and ran FAT for autonomous screw station that assembled semi seat frames autonomously.

Benefit

Successful FAT completion with fully autonomous operation.

FATAutonomousAssembly
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Dennison University

VR Theatrical Performance

Problem

University needed innovative VR system for theatrical performances.

Solution

Developed fully autonomous virtual reality system to mirror real time theatrical performance in VR. Designed AI generated theatrical performance with LLM-driven dialog changes.

Benefit

24/7 live AI-powered VR theatrical performance with dynamic dialog each session.

VRAILLMTheater
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Interactive Demo

PLC Playground

Experience a simulated industrial control system. Start the line and watch real-time metrics update.

STOPPED
0%
Temperature
72°F
Pressure
45PSI
Line Speed
0%
Production
0units
OEE (Live)
0%
// PLC Tag Monitor
Program:MainProgram.Temperature := 72;
Program:MainProgram.Pressure := 45;
Program:MainProgram.LineSpeed := 0;
Program:MainProgram.ProductionCount := 0;
Program:MainProgram.OEE := 0;
Live Demo

AI Control System

Watch an AI agent tune PID parameters in real-time to stabilize an unstable process.

OFFLINESTABLE
PROCESS VARIABLE
● PV● SP
50.0
Process Value
50.0
Setpoint
0.0
Error
CHAOS CONTROLS
AI AGENT
Kp=0.50 Ki=0.020 Kd=0.10
RELIABILITY
0%NORMAL
Quality: 100%
Failovers: 0
// OPC-UA TAGS
PV: 50.0
SP: 50.0
OUT: 50.0
ERR: 0.00
CHAT WITH AGENT
Tell the AI what setpoint to target, e.g. "stabilize at 75"
AI TUNING LOG
Waiting for AI decisions...
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Interested in discussing industrial automation, OT security, or potential collaborations? I'd love to hear from you.

Contact Information

Location
Grand Rapids, MI

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