John Hind

Background

About John Hind

Experienced Senior Application/Production Optimization Engineer with a history of working in the Process (Oil Refining), Automotive and Aerospace sectors. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from University of Natal, South Africa, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from UNISA (University of South Africa). Expertise Areas: Technical Leadership in Oil Refining Research and Engineering, especially automated Optimisation Managing Automation and Optimization software implemention projects Modelling and Optimization in Oil Refining - Model Predictive Control (MPC) using DMC plus on Windows and Open VMS systems - Project Lead for 10+ DMC applications - Rigorous Real Time Optimsation (RTO) using Aveva ROMeo on Windows & DMO on Open VMS - Management Systems and Work Processes for optimizing production and planning - Training and Mentoring in MPC across Asia Pacific Region and Europe - Offline production planning Models using Aspen PIMs (SLP based modelling system) In Previous Roles - Combustion Engines R&D (Spark Ignition, Diesel, Gas Turbine)- Alternative fuels research including biofuels and Hydrogen energy systems- Mathematical modelling of aircraft performance, engine performance & heat transfer in Basic and Pascal - Software development for on-board aircraft systems