I am an OT Systems Engineer specializing in industrial automation, controls engineering, and operational technology networking across Industry 3.0, 4.0, and Industry 5.0 environments. My technical background includes extensive work with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, robotics integration, and smart manufacturing systems.

My primary focus is on driving reliability, efficiency, and cybersecurity within connected plant architectures. I aim to bridge the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) through data-driven automation, system integration, and industrial connectivity.

Pineville, Louisiana (On-site) | Oct 2023 – Present

• Leading project management and network design for critical OT infrastructure upgrades.

Texarkana, Texas (On-site) | Apr 2023 – Nov 2024

• Managed and executed diverse electrical engineering projects, ensuring operational continuity and efficiency in manufacturing.

Remote | Dec 2021 – Apr 2023

• Provided specialized field service for HMI configuration and industrial automation systems, minimizing downtime for clients.

Emerson, Arkansas | Mar 2021 – Dec 2021

• Implemented and maintained industrial automation systems, contributing to efficient plant operations.

Tulsa Metropolitan Area | Aug 2019 – Apr 2020

• Executed automation-related technical duties, enhancing system functionality and reliability.

Here are some of the projects I've been working on:

• BCrackeRF (Wireless Diagnostic Tool): An open-source, customizable, and touch-friendly wireless diagnostic tool built on a Raspberry Pi 4.
• Calculus Labs: An educational robotics platform for exploring calculus and trigonometry using a 3-axis robotic arm and a smart robot car.
• Ignition View Generator (IVG): A developer tool that transforms YAML into Ignition Perspective Views.
• Evan Beechem's Personal Website: My personal portfolio website, featuring network monitoring dashboards and a "hacker terminal" aesthetic.
• Ops Site (Operational Tools): A collection of operational tools, scripts, and a website for monitoring flights, managing feeds, and network analysis.
• RustDesk: A remote desktop solution written in Rust for high-performance connectivity.
• WiFi Camera Remote: A remote control system for managing and streaming from WiFi-enabled cameras.
• Cosmic Rays: An analytical project focused on cosmic ray detection and data visualization.
• Awesome Omichord: A curated collection of resources, documentation, and tools for the Suzuki Omichord.
• Tape Echo Project: A software-based simulation or hardware controller for vintage tape echo effects.

Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4 Cluster, Dell Optiplex (Proxmox Node) Services: Home Assistant, Pi-hole, Grafana, InfluxDB (for localized data logging) Networking: VLAN segmentation for IoT/OT devices, VPN tunneling.

• Associate of Science (AS), Instrumentation Technology/Technician Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee | 2017 – 2019
• Previous Education:
  • Eastern Oklahoma State College (Undergrad, 2016 – 2017)
  • Kiamichi Technology Center-Idabel (Pre-Engineering, 2015 – 2017)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College