APOLLO AUTOMATIONJAMES WARREN · ENGINEERING & PROJECT LEADERSHIPCASE-113 · Engineering case
Developed practical OT switch configuration and troubleshooting capability across Stratix, Catalyst, Studio 5000, VLANs, Port-Channels, SmartPorts, and EtherNet/IP diagnostics.
The OT fiber cutover required field-level understanding of what Studio 5000 can monitor, what must be configured through Stratix Device Manager or CLI, and how trunk uplinks, native VLANs, LACP, REP, and CIP traffic behave.
Worked through StackWise naming, LACP active mode, Port-Channel / EtherChannel validation, managed access switches / 5800 capabilities, SmartPort order of operations, REP / DLR concepts, VLAN native-port setup, Studio 5000 AOP monitoring limits, firmware.tar upgrades, boot-variable recovery, Express Setup, EIPMOD alarm troubleshooting, Alarm Out faults, and CIP class distinctions between HMI, VFD, and POINT I/O communications.
Improved OT cutover and troubleshooting readiness.
Workstream Portfolio Rollup
4,942,000 USD
OT Network and Controls Transformation
Recorded workstream portfolio reference. This is the workstream-level value and is not a project expenditure or a new total of reassigned projects.
| Measure | Value | Type & meaning | Attribution & operating context |
|---|---|---|---|
| VLAN Definitions | 5 VLANs | Scope or Inventory Quantity Configuration scope | Applies to: Used AI-assisted comparison of field observations and managed-switch configuration to detect port-state and labeling discrepancies and prepare a staged configuration baseline LAL-23 staged baseline — VLAN definitions — LAL-23 staged baseline |
| Access-Port Definitions | 8 ports | Scope or Inventory Quantity Configuration scope | Applies to: Used AI-assisted comparison of field observations and managed-switch configuration to detect port-state and labeling discrepancies and prepare a staged configuration baseline LAL-23 staged baseline — Access-port definitions — LAL-23 staged baseline |
| Independent Trunk Definitions | 2 trunks | Scope or Inventory Quantity Configuration scope | Applies to: Used AI-assisted comparison of field observations and managed-switch configuration to detect port-state and labeling discrepancies and prepare a staged configuration baseline LAL-23 staged baseline — Independent trunk definitions — LAL-23 staged baseline |
Reduced dependence on external IT during OT cutovers and improved ability to diagnose live network faults during commissioning.
Improved OT commissioning and cutover readiness, measured by defined configuration sequence, LACP uplink standard, Studio 5000 / Stratix monitoring boundary, CIP Class 1 versus Class 3 understanding, and practical fault-recovery procedures, by building a field-usable OT switch configuration and troubleshooting playbook.
StackWise; Port-Channel; LACP active; SmartPorts; REP; native VLAN; Studio 5000 AOP; Device Manager / CLI; CIP Class 1 and Class 3; 1734-AENTR/B implicit I/O; Stratix alarm diagnostics.
Food and Beverage Manufacturer
Owned the full project lifecycle, from capital planning through commissioning and post-startup support. Plant controls needed a network designed around industrial availability, segmentation and maintainability.
TSK-000312 · Action
Fiberoptic OT Network Phase 1 and Phase 2, Configuration and Cutover Execution
TSK-000313 · Method
Fiberoptic OT Network Phase 1 and Phase 2, Configuration and Cutover Execution
TSK-000314 · Action
Managed Engineering-Network Standard and OT VLAN Migration Basis
TSK-000315 · Method
Managed Engineering-Network Standard and OT VLAN Migration Basis
TSK-000318 · Action
OT Device Labeling, Switch Naming, and Fiber Revision Cable Identification
TSK-000319 · Method
OT Device Labeling, Switch Naming, and Fiber Revision Cable Identification
TSK-000320 · Action
Fiberoptic OT Network Phase 1 and Phase 2 Execution
Recorded applicationTSK-000321 · Method
Fiberoptic OT Network Phase 1 and Phase 2 Execution
Recorded applicationTSK-000322 · Technical context
Fiberoptic OT Network
TSK-000910 · Action
Fiberoptic OT Network
TSK-000911 · Action
Fiberoptic OT Network
TSK-000912 · Action
Fiberoptic OT Network
Action
Applies capabilities
ACTIVITIES IN CONTEXT
TSK-000316 · Action
OT Switch Configuration, Cutover and Troubleshooting
TSK-000317 · Method
OT Switch Configuration, Cutover and Troubleshooting
TSK-001039 · Engineering analysis
OT Switch Configuration, Cutover and Troubleshooting
Full lifecycle project ownership
Owned the full project lifecycle: capital planning and prioritization, need definition, feasibility and scope development, engineering and AFE justification, procurement and vendor coordination, construction sequencing and field oversight, commissioning, turnover, and post-startup support. Connected operating requirements with technical scope, funding decisions, execution readiness, and the needs of operations and maintenance.
Owned the full project lifecycle: capital planning and prioritization, need definition, feasibility and scope development, engineering and AFE justification, procurement and vendor coordination, construction sequencing and field oversight, commissioning, turnover, and post-startup support. Connected operating requirements with technical scope, funding decisions, execution readiness, and the needs of operations and maintenance.
Developed the fiber and managed-switch architecture, resilient power arrangements, configuration and rollback requirements, and cutover sequence. Network drawings, device labeling and validation connected the installation with operator and maintenance needs. The work included a 10 Gbps backbone and 13 UPS-backed resilience points.
