Christopher Wray

Commissioning, configuring and optimising an enterprise-scale Ignition Perspective SCADA platform within Aldi’s fully automated distribution centre at Bardon.

Implementing and refining high-availability SCADA architecture supporting conveyors, sortation, and warehouse control systems

Troubleshooting complex real-time integration between PLCs, Ignition, and SQL databases

Enhancing system performance, binding structures, and view optimisation within large-scale Perspective projects

Supporting operational readiness, issue resolution, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 critical logistics environment

Collaborating across controls, IT, and operations teams to ensure system stability and uptime

Tech: Ignition Perspective, Python, SQL, PLC Integration

Development and integration of MES and SCADA solutions supporting traceability, production control, and operational reporting.

Designed and implemented MES workflows using SparkMES (Flexware Innovations) integrated with Ignition Perspective

Developed SQL-driven reporting and operational dashboards to support production, quality, and management decisions

Integrated PLC data acquisition systems into MES architecture for real-time production visibility

Designed and optimised stored procedures and database queries for traceability and routing logic

Integrated ERP data streams to enable production reporting and operational KPIs

Supported and maintained mission-critical applications in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Contributed to system enhancements and long-term digital roadmap improvements

Tech: Ignition Perspective, SparkMES, SQL Server, Python, PLC Integration, ERP Interfaces

Manage the Plant Floor GE Proficy Cimplicity SCADA Support Applications which involve creating new mimics, debugging VB script and writing new code, creating stored procedures as well as manipulating data using SQL.

Provide out of hours support as required. Provided SME level knowledge of manufacturing systems in support of change and development activities. Support for New Model Programmes Enforce quality standards with software development. Enforce Adherence to the Remedy Incident and Change management process. Responsible for supporting new Bodyshop and Trim and also Support Plant floor Systems for Landrover sites Solihull,.