Become Operational Technology (OT) Information Technology (IT ), SCADA & Automation Engineer – Practical Coaching, IT/OT Business Solutions

From 42 C$ /h

Master Industrial Control Systems (SCADA, DCS, IIoT) and automation through tailored, hands-on coaching based on real-world industrial projects! With over 10 years of international engineering, solution architecture, and technical business development experience working with major industry vendors

I offer practical courses designed for engineering students, university undergraduates, and professionals looking to upskill.

The pathway will be in 7 days to cover all basics in OT environnement :
Day 1 - Virtual Environment Preparation for OT projects
- Install Hypervisor on your workstation (A virtual machine).
- Create a Linux VM (Fedora Server).
- Configure 2 networks on the VM: one in NAT (internet access) and one in Host-Only Network (to isolate lab traffic).
- Install basic tools for OT
Day 2: Modbus PLC Simulation (Add 2 Server and test script client to connect)
- Implement Modbus PLC simulators and architecture overview
- Create PLC simulator scripts in src/plc-simulators/
- Add validation test script for Modbus connectivity
- Update Day 2 guide with detailed implementation steps and compatibility notes
Day 3: NGINX Load Balancer Configuration (Round Robin)
- Understand NGINX Stream Module
- Configure NGINX
- Verify and Load the Module
- Troubleshooting NGINX (Activate load balancing in layer 4 protocol, Set permission)
- Step-by-Step Load Balancer Validation
- Test Load Balancing (Round-Robin)
- Test Failover (Resilience)
Day 4 - Creation of the traffic generator (SCADA Client)
- TBD
Day 5 - Traffic capture and measurement with TShark
TBD
Day 6 - Advanced analysis and overload simulation
TBD
Day 7 - Grafana
-TBD
What we can cover together based on your goals:

Extra information

- Equipment: A laptop is required for hands-on exercises and practical work.
- Session Recording: Classes are recorded to create post-session summaries and key takeaways for easy revision.
- Feedback & Progress: Student reviews are gathered after each session to fine-tune the learning and objectives.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Casablanca, Morocco

Online from Morocco

About Me

Results-driven Senior Solution Architect with over 10+ years of expertise in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and IIoT ecosystems. Proven track record of designing, modernizing, and governing complex OT architecture for industrial environments while bridging the gap between IT enterprise standards and plant-floor operational requirements. Recognized for developing reference architectures, design patterns, and strategic technology roadmaps using TOGAF and ISA/IEC frameworks. Adept at vendor integrations like (Areva, Schneider Electric, Siemens , Alstom , Abb ) and leading cross-functional teams toward successful digital transformations.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering / Computer Science : Oran University 1 Ahmed Ben Bela 2002
SNMP Protocol developper
Design a monitoring system for the compus
+ Monitoring of Servers
+ Monitoring of Sun Microsystem Workstation
+ Monitoring of Switch and router 3com and Cisco
+ Integration on IDS

Experience / Qualifications

- Network Administrator & Application Developer (1 year)
- Senior SCADA System Engineer (5 years)
- Senior DCS System Engineer (2 years)
- Senior Technical Sales & Proposals Engineer SCADA & DCS (4 years)
- Business Analyst Specialist - GIS (1 year)
- OT/IT Consultant

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Arabic

Skills

Engineering

Information technology

Electrical engineering

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

At student's home

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20-24

Python for beginer to start any new project (Usefull for my class Become OT/IT,SCADA DCS engineer)

43 C$ /h

This hands-on training pathway is designed to help students kickstart any project, specifically tailored for OT labs and industrial applications. Starting from absolute scratch, students will build a strong foundation in Python programming through practical, industry-relevant concepts.

Curriculum Outline: |
01 - Python Environment Setup & Basics |
02 - Python Variables, Numbers, Bytes & Hex |
03 - Control Flow Logic Functions |
04 - Data Structures (Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries & Sets) |
05 - String Formatting, Comprehensions & Exception Handling |
06 - File IO, Pathlib & Context Managers |
07 - Object-Oriented Programming (Classes & OOP) |
08 - Standard Library, Modules & Networking Basics |

Assessment & Evaluation:
Students will take a mini-test after the completion of each module. Additionally, an Audit & Performance Evaluation report will be sent following the tests.
Duration:
5 days to 15 days (depending on the pace of the cohort)

A Step-by-Step Guide - Modbus Protocol Fundamental

78 C$ /h

- Modbus Protocol Introduction
- Modbus Frame Structure & Byte Analysis
- Modbus Exception Handling & Error Codes

Each module in this series is structured with core learning content followed by two mandatory practical components:
Challenge: A hands-on troubleshooting or design scenario to test your practical skills.
Audit: A checklist and verification quiz to ensure full mastery before moving to the next section.