Allen Bradley

Arde Kirka is an experienced automation and control systems professional with a comprehensive background in project management and engineering. Currently serving as the Automation Control Systems & Engineering Manager at Systems Integrated since January 2008, Arde oversees the development of GE iFIX HMI screens and factory acceptance testing for multiple hydroelectric power plants. Previous roles include Project Manager / Electrical Control Systems Manager, where Arde coordinated the transition of control systems for the Corps of Engineers' hydroelectric facilities, and Senior Controls Engineer, focusing on PLC programming and automation for municipal water systems. With a career spanning over three decades, including positions at Professional Automation Services and Tetra Pak, Arde has a solid foundation in complex system integrations, project management, and automation technologies, backed by a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota State University.