< Control Systems, Scientific Software & Validation Engineering />
Hi, I am Doby Baxter! I'm a credentialed Ignition integrator and Python systems engineer — a rare combination that bridges industrial control systems and scientific software. I build SCADA/HMI and automation systems alongside the validation, configuration-safety, and developer tooling that keep them reliable, predictable, and easy to maintain.
Available for integration and consulting engagements as well as remote or hybrid roles.
- Ignition SCADA / HMI integration • Scientific & lab automation • Control systems
- Python backend & developer tooling • Schema-driven validation • Configuration safety
- CI/CD reliability • Open source collaboration • Clear technical documentation
Ignition Integrator • Scientific Software Engineer • Python Backend Engineer • Systems Reliability / DevEx Engineer • Automation & Validation Consultant
Project Categories
OpenPLC
Projects focused on ladder logic, simulation, motor control, and industrial automation using OpenPLC.
CODESYS
Projects built using CODESYS including structured text, control systems, and PLC programming workflows.
Ignition
SCADA, HMI, and industrial monitoring projects using Ignition for visualization and system integration.
Siemens
Industrial automation projects using Siemens environments, including TIA Portal concepts and machine control systems.
IEC 61508 & Functional Safety
Overview of functional safety concepts, SIL classifications, failure categories, and the safety lifecycle framework.