Arde Kirka

Arde Kirka has over 30 years of experience in control systems engineering and management. Their work experience includes roles at multiple companies, starting with SCS Computing in 1987. At SCS Computing, they developed real-time communication drivers for PLCs and other devices, utilizing languages such as C and Assembly.

In 1989, Kirka joined Tetra Pak, where they served as a Project Engineer. They played a key role in designing highly automated packaging machines and implemented the System Architect to model projects from design to operation. They also developed a multi-processor system and wrote drivers for communication across different processors.

Kirka then worked at Professional Automation Services, where they served as a Senior Controls Engineer and Systems Integrator. They worked on projects for Hologic, Inc. and EMD Products, among others. They re-programmed Cozzoli Vial Filling Machines, developed SDLC for deliverable phases, created HMIs, designed PLC logic, managed project schedules and budgets, and supervised software and FDA validations.

At Systems Integrated, Kirka held various positions, including Senior Controls Engineer, Project Manager, Electrical Control Systems Manager, and Automation Control Systems & Engineering Manager. They managed the development and maintenance of HMI screens, integration of Wonderware System Platform, and PLC code and integration for various projects, such as hydroelectric power plants and water distribution systems.

Overall, Kirka's work experience reflects their expertise in control systems engineering, project management, and automation in various industries, such as manufacturing, water management, and power generation.

Arde Kirka obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota State University in 1987. They have also acquired additional certifications, such as the Application Server 2014 R2 Rev C eLearning Curriculum and InTouch for System Platform 2020 R2 from AVEVA in July 2022. In December 2021, Kirka completed courses on Flutter: Part 01 Introduction and Flutter: Part 02 Building Apps from LinkedIn. Additionally, they obtained the CCNA Security certification from Cisco in June 2017. There is no information available regarding the obtained months and years for the Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP-RS) certifications.