Justin Wood is a natural leader and problem solver who enjoys solving a challenging technical problem. He is a business developer, automated systems designer and all around technology lover. Justin thrives where business intelligence and technology meet. He is able to use his technical expertise to satisfy his customers and use his excellent interpersonal communications skills to increase the success of his clients.
Justin believes that a good approach to success in business is to maintain a complete focus on the customer. Since 1998, Justin has worked as a technologist, a manager and a consultant. He has proven his value in many industries including airfield lighting, packaging, material handling, software applications, data collection, reporting, manufacturing, printing and recycling.
Professional consultant in the field of technology and programmable controls
Caring and compassionate leader of people
Supports your sales and growth targets through effective interpersonal communications
Capable of developing automated solutions for your business, from electrical design, programming and commissioning
Over twenty years of progressive experience working with projects of increasing value and scope
Competent systems specialist to help maintain your critical systems
Provider of competent decision making for day to day business operations
Experience managing an entire business unit within a corporation
Enjoys working with energetic and dynamic teams that like to solve complex and difficult client problems
In 2018, Justin took responsibility for managing the offices for ADB Safegate Canada with the result of helping to build strong relationships with both our internal and external customers. With the goal of aligning with the global corporate vision for growth, Justin continues to work with stakeholders to help solidify opportunities for technical and customer success.
Project: Airfield Lighting Construction Project
Justin built the Canadian operations team into a construction company, meeting the electrical construction standards set forth by the Greater Toronto Airport Authority in order to receive a Facility Alteration Permit (FAP). Spanning multiple years, Justin oversaw the construction efforts of a multi-million dollar airfield lighting upgrade at the airport (Toronto Pearson Int'l Airport). The project included a complete retrofit of the electrical system that powers the airfield lighting spanning five different buildings.
Project: Docking Performance Dashboard
Justin developed an online reporting application that retrieved data in the cloud from multiple airports and sent out daily PDF reports to users. Written in Python and HTML, the reporting client allowed the customer to access critical data points relating to the successful operation of their visual docking and gating systems.
Created critical processes for generating sales proposals, tracking project expenses, and managing multiple projects at once.
Project: Plant Commissioning
Justin assisted with the commissioning of a multi-disciplined automation project for a leading food manufacturer. The total value of all automation projects exceeded $20 million. Developed key project management skills while working with equipment vendors and engaging with customer requirements to drive project completion.
Project: Beam Welder
Justin completed this end-to-end project for a fully automated beam welder, including electrical and software implementation. Provided client consultation to develop the operator experience and to maintain the equipment specifications. Successfully developed an enterprise resource planning system to interface with the beam welder controls.
Reporting to the president, Justin took charge of the automation department, growing the department 250% over eight years. As the automation manager, Justin commissioned projects of increasing value, working with small teams to accomplish the success of each project. Justin worked closely with the sales team in seeking new opportunities for the business to grow and was responsible for all aspects of the business unit.
Project: Magnesium Roll Forming Line
Secured a retrofit project from Natural Resources Canada to increase the capabilities of their magnesium roll forming production line. A critical component in the manufacture of new metal alloys for use in industry. Justin managed software engineers and electrical contractor to complete this system installation.
Project: Cut-to-length and Slitting Retrofit
From design to implementation, Justin created increased value to ageing equipment by creating control system retrofit packages for his clients. Managing electrical and programming of steel handling equipment. Working with electrical safety engineers to create Health and Safety review for customer equipment and to develop category III/IV electrical safety systems.
Project: Web-based Reporting with PHP
Created a PHP based web interface to generate daily reports from manufacturing data, collected via a ControlLogix PLC and stored in Microsoft SQL database.
A.C.S. Automated Control Systems
Justin worked with clients of all types as a part of this small, energetic consulting team. During this time, Justin was one the primary provider of programmable controls, human interface and automated software solutions for our customers. He worked on developing new standards for PLC programming using ContProject: Airfield LightingrolLogix and created training courses for customers. Justin also worked closely in the development of the business, creating quotations, technical presentations and working directly with the customers to secure new business.
Project: Airfield Lighting
Leveraged skills in airport services to provide software control and supervisory monitoring automation for airports within Canada and the United States. Implementing programmable controls and operator interface systems for airports within Canada and the United States. Working with consulting engineers to provide project submittals and technical documentation. Leveraged inter-personal skills in airport services to provide software control and supervisory monitoring automation applications.
Project: Automated Crane Warehouse
Responsible for the development and commissioning of the crane control system, providing a fully automated storage solution for the storage and retrieval of 25 tonne steel coils. Implementing advanced automation technology including laser vision and integration to an SQL database storage system.
Project: Viscosity Control
In 2003, Justin developed a control program for viscosity control in the printing industry using the SLC/500 PLC and Wonderware. Justin then used the designs from this application to write his technical report to receive his Certified Engineering Technologist status from OACETT.
Project: Printing Press Control System
Working directly with a highly specialised integrator in the field of offset web printing, Justin helped to develop several new technology features for the industry including a graphical interface, web-controls and reliable communications networks.
Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd
Responsible for maintaining the software support contracts and generating that business, preparing quotations and fulfilling customer orders.
Brock University Electronics Dept
Performing routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Working alongside university faculty providing electronics projects to fill research needs.
Project: Lightning Detection
Bench testing and simulating software models for lightning detector manufacturer. Assembly of packaged electronics products for scientific and corporate clients.
Cyberport Niagara, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Responsible for maintenance and upgrade of the networked, computerised flight simulator programs. Performed tours of the facility.
Camroux and Company Ltd
Responsible for all North American telephone sales efforts, thus increasing company revenues. Designed and implemented an automated invoicing and reporting system using Alpha4 database software.
Electronics Engineering Technology, Niagara College Canada
Business Management Course, Brock University
Standing Ovation Leadership, ADB Safegate
Situational Leadership Workshop, American Management Association
Nidan (2nd degree) in Shorinji-Ryu Karate, Zen Bei Butokukai
Bravo Bonus Award. Maple Leaf Foods
Best Speech Award, Toastmasters International
Industrial Automation Communications, Anixter
The Dale Carnegie Course, Dale Carnegie
Certified Engineering Technologist, OACETT
Introduction to ControlLogix, Rockwell Automation
RSView32 Workshop, Gerrie Electric
Time Management Seminar, Daytimer’s of Canada
Martial arts
Hedera Hashgraph
Mountain Biking
SCADA and HMI.
Programmable logic controllers (ControlLogix, Siemens, more).
Electrical design in AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio.
Linux operating system (Debian).
Web frameworks (Django).
Scripting languages (Python/PHP)
Virtualization (Oracle/VMWare)
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