Ruben Calles

About

With over 18 years of international experience, Ruben has built extensive expertise in automation processes across all levels, from Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to real-time control (DCS, SCADA, PLCs, and robots), and data acquisition (sensors, vision systems, and IIoT devices). 


His understanding of IT networking enables him to facilitate the integration of IT and OT, ensuring secure communication and efficient data flow in industrial environments.


This expertise in GxP-regulated environments allows him to design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex automation systems while ensuring compliance, cybersecurity resilience, and efficiency across diverse manufacturing settings.

Senior IT-OT Engineer / MES Consultant

MES: PAS-X, Lion Connect
IT/OT Networks & Infrastructure
DCS/SCADA/PLC/Robotics
GxP: GMP & GAMP
Industrial Cyber-Security
ThinManager
Switches, Firewalls, VLANs, Routing
18

Years of international experience

7

Years in Pharma/GxP regulated environments

12

Years of line integration & commissioning

14

Countries visited during project execution

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EXPERIENCE

Pharmaceutical & 
Life Science GxP-Regulated Environments

Operating in GxP-regulated Pharma and Life Sciences demands a balance of compliance, efficiency, and innovation. Adhering to GMP and GAMP ensures product quality, patient safety, and data integrity, requiring smart technology solutions to overcome challenges and drive excellence.

Regulatory Compliance & Data Integrity

Ensuring adherence to global regulations while maintaining secure, validated systems that protect sensitive data and enable audit readiness.

IT & OT Integration for Manufacturing Excellence

Bridging enterprise IT and industrial OT systems to optimize production, enhance connectivity, and support automation and digital transformation.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Implementing robust security measures to protect critical infrastructure, prevent cyber threats, and ensure business continuity in regulated environments.

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Driving Efficiency and Compliance in Manufacturing is crucial. This is why Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) play a critical role in modern manufacturing by bridging the gap between enterprise systems and shop floor operations. MES solutions provide real-time data, process control, and production visibility, enabling manufacturers to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain strict compliance with industry regulations.

Process Control & Monitoring

Real-time tracking and control of production processes to ensure consistency and quality.

Compliance & Traceability

End-to-end product traceability to meet regulatory requirements and support audits.

Performance Optimization

Data-driven insights to reduce downtime, enhance productivity, and streamline operations.

IT-OT Line Integration and Commissioning

Seamless integration between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is essential for optimizing automation processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Effective commissioning and line integration enable real-time data flow from the factory floor to enterprise-level networks, ensuring smooth communication and streamlined operations.

Advanced Automation Solutions

Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA systems, MES platforms, and industrial network architecture ensures the deployment of scalable and resilient automation systems tailored to complex manufacturing environments.

Process Optimization and Efficiency

Strategic configuration and fine-tuning of production lines enhance operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and maximize overall throughput.

Data Flow and System Compatibility

Seamless integration of data across all systems enables real-time monitoring, improved decision-making, and enhanced process control.

Projects

Author Name

Resume

A results-oriented IT/OT specialist with a strong foundation in industrial automation, cybersecurity, and compliance within regulated environments. 

Proven ability to design and implement secure, efficient, and scalable automation solutions that enhance operational performance. 

Passionate about driving digital transformation, improving system reliability, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations while minimizing operational risks. 

Adept at bridging the gap between IT and OT, optimizing data flow, and fortifying cybersecurity in manufacturing ecosystems. 

Professional Details

Full Name: Ruben Calles Alonso

Based in: Spain / Denmark

Work Preference: Remote / Hybrid

Contract Type: Contract / Freelancer


Personal Skills

  • Project & Stakeholder Management
  • Strong Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Professional Mindset
  • Documentation & Compliance
  • Proactive Approach
  • Collaborative
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Resilient


Professional Skills

  • MES: PAS-X, Lion Connect
  • IT/OT Networks & Infrastructure
  • Switches: Cisco
  • PLC/HMI: Siemens TIA PORTAL, Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Schneider
  • DCS/SCADA: Siemens WinCC, PCS7
  • Industry 4.0 & IIoT: Kafka, MQTT
  • Robotics: ABB & KUKA
  • Vision Systems: Cognex, Omron
  • Thin Clients: Thin Manager
  • IT Infrastructure: Microsoft Windows Servers, Active Directory
  • Industrial Cyber-Security:
  • Virtualization: VMware ESXi, VirtualBox
  • Industrial Protocols: EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC UA, Profinet
  • Databases: Microsoft SQL
  • Programming & Scripting: Python, VBS, PowerShell, Shell Script, SCL, KOP, AWL
  • Electrical Design: Eplan Electric, AutoCAD Electrical
  • Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian)
  • Containerization: Docker, Podman
  • Version Control: Octoplant/VersionDog
  • Regulatory Compliance: GxP (GMP, GAMP5)
  • Test Management: TIMS (Test Information Management System)
  • Agile Methodologies: Scrum Framework


Contact Info

Professional Experience

Senior IT-OT Engineer / Digital Transformation Consultant

2018 - Present

ProjectBinder A/S

Worldwide

Working as a consultant across multiple projects:

MES Consultant

2023 - Present

Novo Nordisk A/S / Körber AG (ProjectBinder)

Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Spain

Project: PAS-X / Line integration

  • MES Consultant supporting Multi-Vendor packaging line integration at vendor sites through PAS-X configuration and FAT execution.
  • Responsible for setting up and testing the communication between PAS-X, LionConnect, PLC and Track&Trace systems.

Senior IT-OT Engineer

2024 - Present

Novo Nordisk A/S (ProjectBinder)

Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Spain

Project: PSnet in a Box (Production network simulation for FAT)

  • Responsible for the Multi-Vendor program PSnet in a Box (PIB), enabling virtualization of PSnet services to simulate the production network at vendor sites (Uhlmann, Pester, Dividella, Robomat, B+S, Fargo) for efficient unit FAT.
  • Tasks include coordinating with cross-functional teams, executing project plans, managing stakeholders, and driving solution implementation, as well as network configuration, service virtualization, and server infrastructure management.

Senior IT-OT Engineer

2019 - 2024

Novo Nordisk A/S (ProjectBinder)

Denmark, Spain

Project: Octoplan/Versiondog Roll Out

  • Led teams of IT/OT engineers worldwide in successfully rolling out VersionDog/Octoplant across the corporation in 10+ sites.
  • Tasks included project coordination with sites, solution deployment, configuration, and technical support.

Senior IT-OT Engineer

2023 - 2023

Ferring GmbH (ProjectBinder)

Germany, Spain

Project: Network Migration

  • Supported network migration and installation of new production lines.

Senior IT-OT Engineer

2018 - Present

Rockwool A/S (ProjectBinder)

Canada, Norway, Croatia, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Czechia, Denmark, Spain

Project: SCADA development and Data Handling

  • Developed and deployed advanced WinCC SCADA tools to enhance control systems, leading to successful global rollout across 14+ sites, reducing downtime, and increasing productivity.
  • Led the integration of Industry 4.0 IIoT tools, utilizing Kafka for real-time production data collection, processing, and visualization through interactive dashboards.

Senior Automation Specialist

2018 - 2020

Novo Nordisk A/S (ProjectBinder)

Iran, Algeria, Denmark, Spain

Project: Line Integration, Network Configuration and Validation

  • Supported the on-site commissioning and validation of four Novo Nordisk FlexPen packaging lines in Iran and Algeria.
  • Responsibilities included network configuration, FAT & SAT execution, documentation creation, employee training, and PLC code review.

Senior Software Engineer – PLC & SCADA

2017 - 2018

ROHACO Industrial Handling BV

The Netherlands

Project: Software development: PLC & Robotics

  • Designed, developed, commissioned, and tested production lines across diverse industrial environments, working with PLCs and SCADAs of all brands.

Automation & Robotics Specialist

2016 - 2017

BMW Group AG / Gestamp SA

Germany, Spain

Project: Programming PLC & Robotics and Commissioning

  • Programmed and fine-tuned robotic systems for new automotive manufacturing lines, optimizing productivity, product quality, and worker safety.

Electrical Department Manager

2016 - 2016

TrioMachine SL (Gaitech)

Spain

Project: Department Management

  • Led the electrical department, overseeing the design, installation, and optimization of automation systems, including the creation of electrical drawings.

Customer Service Electrical Engineer

2011 - 2014

Crown Cork & Seal Packaging UK PLC

The United Kingdom

Project: Customer Service Support accross the United Kingdom

  • Responded customer requests for assistance and provide an emergency breakdown service.
  • Developed and supported the installation, commissioning and maintenance of different kinds of High Tech Sensors and Vision Systems on manufacturing plants accorss the country.

Head of Artificial Vision Systems / PLC programmer & Maintenence

2006 - 2011

Crown Packaging SL

Spain

Project: Vision Systems / PLC Programming and Maintenance

  • Development, programming, implementation, and maintenance of machine vision systems for detecting manufacturing defects, including the installation and programming of various sensors and vision cameras.
  • Installation and commissioning of new production lines, as well as supporting machinery electrical breakdowns.

Certifications

PAS-X V3.3 Professional Certification

2024

Körber Pharma

  • Library Element & GMBR, Equipment Management, Material Flow, Formulas, Characteristics & Order Network

PAS-X V3.3 Basic & System Administration Certifications

2024

Körber Pharma

  • Basic, System Administration

Advanced Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems Certification

2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

  • Industrial Control Systems Attacks; Network Discovery and Mapping; Network Defense, Detection, and Analysis; The Exploitation Process; Network Attacks and Exploits

ThinManager Certified Integrator

2020

Rockwell Automation

  • ThinManager Configuration and Troubleshooting

Education

Advanced Industrial Robotics

2016-2016

Nebrija University

  • Industrial Robotics Engineering Course

Higher Grade in Automatic Regulation & Control Systems

2004 - 2006

Hogar College

  • Industrial Automation, Robotics and Control systems

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Services

Driving digital transformation through advanced automation, secure integration, and data-driven decision-making.

MES: Manufacturing Execution Systems

Implementing and optimizing MES solutions to improve production efficiency, ensure real-time visibility, and enhance decision-making on the shop floor.

IT-OT Integration

Bridging the gap between IT and OT to enable seamless data flow, improve operational insights, and ensure secure, reliable communication across all systems.

Cyber-Security

Protecting your industrial infrastructure with tailored security solutions, including network segmentation, threat detection, and compliance with industry standards.

Automation: DCS/PLC/SCADA

Designing and deploying automation systems using DCS, PLC, and SCADA technologies to maximize production efficiency and reduce downtime.

Robotics

Developing and integrating advanced robotic systems to automate complex processes, increase production flexibility, and reduce operational costs.

Artificial Vision Systems

Implementing cutting-edge artificial vision solutions for quality control, defect detection, and process optimization to enhance production accuracy and speed.

Contact

Send me a message, and I’ll get back to you soon,

or feel free to reach out on LinkedIn.

rubencalles.com
linkedin.com/in/ruben-calles
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