JD Suarez, P.Eng. is an experienced professional in automation and control systems engineering, currently serving as Automation Lead at GATE Energy since April 2022, focusing on the Shell Whale FCU Offshore Project. With a strong background in various notable projects, JD has held positions such as Lead Instrument Engineer for the Shell Vito FCU Offshore Project and Consultant Commissioning Engineer at Oxford Global Resources. Previously, JD worked with Kent and SNC-Lavalin on ExxonMobil and SABIC joint ventures, continuously enhancing control systems for major petrochemical projects. JD's expertise encompasses medium voltage systems, distributed control systems, variable frequency drives, and instrumentation, supported by education in engineering and industrial automation.