Han Zhou, P.Eng.

Senior OT Engineer & Data Architect

With 15 years of expertise in Oil & Gas operational technology and data management, I specialize in developing enterprise-level data strategies and implementing advanced analytics to optimize operational efficiency.

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About Me

Professional Summary

Bridging OT and IT for Operational Excellence

I am a Professional Engineer with extensive experience in operational technology infrastructure, data management, and advanced analytics. My career has been dedicated to modernizing industrial systems and leveraging data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency.

Throughout my 15-year journey, I've led teams, architected enterprise-scale solutions, and pioneered innovative practices including CI/CD for OT environments. I'm passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and driving digital transformation in industrial settings.

Professional Experience

A journey of innovation and leadership in OT engineering

Senior Engineer, OT Infrastructure

Calgary, AB

Feb 2021 – Present

Lead OT infrastructure strategy and design for control center operations
Provide technical leadership to engineering teams
Drive data platform development and governance initiatives
Advance modernization efforts through automation and machine learning integration

Data Management Engineering Specialist

Calgary, AB

Jan 2018 – Feb 2021

Oversaw enterprise data solutions across multiple operational sites
Fostered IT/OT collaboration through community of practice initiatives
Developed predictive analytics and monitoring capabilities
Enabled asset performance management through reliable data foundations

Control Systems Engineer

Fort McMurray, AB

Jul 2012 – Dec 2017

Managed industrial control systems across multiple facilities
Led system modernization and upgrade initiatives
Executed planned maintenance and technology migration projects
Enhanced network reliability through infrastructure improvements

Control Systems EIT

Edmonton, AB

Jan 2009 – Jul 2012

Supported SCADA and automation systems for utility operations
Contributed to virtualization infrastructure implementation
Developed web-based applications and reporting tools

Technical Capabilities

A comprehensive toolkit for modern OT and data engineering challenges

Cloud & Infrastructure

Microsoft Azure Azure Databricks Azure Data Factory Azure DevOps VMware vSphere Active Directory Docker Kubernetes Terraform Ansible

Control Systems & SCADA

Honeywell TDC DCS Rockwell ControlLogix Allen Bradley PLC-5/SLC 500 Triconex SIS Schneider DeltaV AVEVA PI System PI Asset Framework PI Vision Wonderware SCADA Modicon PLC / Unity Pro Siemens S7 PLC

Data Analytics & Machine Learning

Databricks Microsoft Fabric Python Pandas NumPy Scikit-learn TensorFlow Keras Apache Spark MATLAB Jupyter Notebooks

Databases & Data Engineering

SQL Server SSMS T-SQL PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Time Series Databases ETL/ELT Pipelines Data Warehousing

Networking & Cybersecurity

Cisco Switches/Routers Firewall Configuration Network Intrusion Detection OT Security (ICS/SCADA) NIST Cybersecurity Framework Network Monitoring Industrial Protocols (Modbus, DNP3)

DevOps & Development

CI/CD Pipelines Git/GitHub Infrastructure as Code REST APIs Python Scripting PowerShell Linux/Unix Windows Server

Visualization & Business Intelligence

Power BI Tableau Grafana KPI Dashboards

Engineering & Process Safety

HAZOP/LOPA Analysis Risk Assessment Management of Change (MOC) Root Cause Analysis Alarm Management Asset Performance Management Project Management

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Contact Information

I'm always interested in connecting with fellow engineers, exploring new opportunities, or discussing innovative solutions for operational technology challenges.

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada