Kris Casey
Cybersecurity And Industrial Automation Consultant
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Cybersecurity and Industrial Automation Consultant with 25+ years of experience bridging OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology). Expertise in ISA 62443, ISO/IEC 27000 series, and a wide range of industrial controls (Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, et al.). Proven record of advancing digital transformation, risk management, and automation initiatives. Recognized for saving clients millions through cybersecurity insights, automation design, and operational improvements. Skilled at working across plant-floor engineering, executive strategy, and customer-facing consulting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Industrial Cybersecurity & Industry 4.0 Consultant
SICK Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2025
- Founding member of a newly formed Consulting & Digital Solutions team (director + 2 consultants).
- Consulted internally with sales teams and sales management to align technical solutions with customer value.
- Built trusted partnerships externally with distributors and end customers , engaging directly with ~20+ organizations across multiple CISA critical infrastructure sectors .
- Contributed to discussions influencing national-level OT security policy through InfraGard and industry collaboration.
Safety Engineering Team Lead
Omron Automation Americas
11.2011 - 07.2018
- Led a small engineering team (~5 engineers) focused on approving and validating customer-facing safety mitigations.
- Collaborated with in-house assessment team to ensure final technical approval on safety solutions.
- Achieved TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer certification; directly supported team members in attaining certification through joint study sessions and mentoring, resulting in all direct reports certified .
- Strengthened client trust by ensuring safety mitigations consistently met IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 standards.
Controls Engineer
Cogito (formerly Shaw Electric)
11.2009 - 07.2011
- Designed, programmed, and commissioned custom automation systems across entertainment, food manufacturing, and sustainability sectors.
- Developed process controls for waste and water treatment systems , improving operational efficiency and environmental compliance.
- Produced detailed electrical and control system drawings , supporting fabrication and installation phases with accurate documentation.
Controls Engineer
3M (formally Ceradyne Inc.)
08.2006 - 07.2010
- Designed and implemented controls for ceramic manufacturing processes supporting both defense and industrial applications.
- Supervised 1 engineering technician and coordinated with a maintenance team of 8–10 technicians to support controls design, troubleshooting, and system reliability.
- Reduced downtime by 30% through automation upgrades and improved data storage, delivering significant gains in productivity and reliability.
Customer Service Engineer
Dematic Corporation (formerly Rapistan Systems)
04.2000 - 05.2006
- Provided technical support for a wide range of material handling systems including automated storage/retrieval (AS/RS), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), high-speed sorting systems, and related scanning technologies.
- Dispatched globally on 40+ short- and long-term assignments annually , frequently acting as site lead for customer operations and engineering teams.
- Delivered 50+ training courses for internal engineers and customer O&M staff, improving operational readiness and client satisfaction.
Support Engineer
Aerotek – GM / Delphi Automotive Systems Contract
05.1998 - 04.2025
- Supported GM’s automotive manufacturing operations, primarily assisting electricians and salaried engineering staff, with additional support to millwrights and pipefitters.
- Collaborated closely with GM’s contracted professional engineering firms on design and integration of automation equipment.
- Assisted in the design and integration of 15+ new manufacturing systems for ignition assembly, improving cycle times.
- Maintained and optimized PLC programs across Allen-Bradley, GE, Modicon, and Siemens platforms, reducing downtime by 20%.
Education
MBA – Executive Leadership -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2021
Bachelor - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2020
Skills
Certification
Functional Safety Engineer (TUV Rheinland) - IEC 61508, ISO 13849
Work Availability
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Quote
We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.
Carl Sagan
Timeline
Industrial Cybersecurity & Industry 4.0 Consultant
SICK Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2025
Safety Engineering Team Lead
Omron Automation Americas
11.2011 - 07.2018
Controls Engineer
Cogito (formerly Shaw Electric)
11.2009 - 07.2011
Controls Engineer
3M (formally Ceradyne Inc.)
08.2006 - 07.2010
Customer Service Engineer
Dematic Corporation (formerly Rapistan Systems)
04.2000 - 05.2006
Support Engineer
Aerotek – GM / Delphi Automotive Systems Contract
05.1998 - 04.2025
MBA – Executive Leadership -
Western Governors University
Bachelor - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Community Service
Arizona Rangers, Agua Fria Company, Volunteer supporting public safety and community engagement.
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