Dominic Sciarrino
[email protected] | +1 716-628-9104
Education
SUNY Buffalo State University December 2026
Master, Data Science & Analytics
  • Course topics: database technologies, data manipulation, data cleaning, machine learning model development & evaluation, and statistical concepts.
SUNY University at Buffalo December 2022
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
GPA: 3.7, Summa Cum Laude
  • Focused on machine learning, AI, web design, and data science.
  • Group capstone project: Hackathon organization website using Django, React, and PostgreSQL.
  • Completed certificate in Italian studies, including coursework in Italian language.
SUNY University at Buffalo June 2016
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
GPA: 3.8, Summa Cum Laude
  • Concentrated on analog circuit design, circuit analysis, and electronics system design.
  • Implemented Tetris on ARM Cortex-M microcontroller development board using C.
Experience / Work History
Motion Automation Intelligence - Buffalo, NY January 2026 - present
Engineer III
  • Developed and commissioned a CompactLogix-based utility transformer testing system upgrade with FactoryTalk SE for supervisory control and event history, integrating third-party systems via EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and serial gateways while coordinating IT/OT infrastructure, firewall, and antivirus requirements to ensure smooth commissioning.
  • Contributed to internal process improvement projects that directly resulted in streamlined quality control and testing procedures, including the development of an ATEX/IECex Temperature Rise Test reporting procedure, which resulted in a projected annual 40-50 hours of recovered engineering time.
  • Handle engineering projects from start to finish, including quotation, design, development, system integration, and commissioning of modern automation equipment.
Motion Automation Intelligence - Buffalo, NY June 2024 - December 2025
Engineer II
  • Designed, implemented, and commissioned a semi-automated CompactLogix-based tungsten carbide processing system featuring Eurotherm SCRs, Yaskawa servo drives, Flex 5000 distributed I/O, and a PanelView 5000 HMI. Architected the system to maximize throughput through six parallelized oven processing cells.
  • Developed and commissioned a CompactLogix-based OEM test system with FactoryTalk View ME HMI for gas purge skids, utilizing PLC messaging for Allen-Bradley platforms and manual I/O interfacing for AutomationDirect systems to ensure reliable and repeatable in-house quality control testing.
Allied Circuits, LLC - Buffalo, NY August 2018 - May 2024
Electrical Controls Engineer
  • Supported electrical design for the Corning CellBIND system at Corning Incorporated’s Durham, NC facility, including Cognex vision-based quality control integration, RS232/RS485 device communication, and AutoCAD Electrical documentation.
  • Performed controls integration for a residential heating and cooling system using an Allen-Bradley Micro800 and CCW, incorporating PID differential pressure control, KnightXL boilers, Danfoss VFDs, and third-party cooling tower equipment, with operator training and PV800 HMI documentation provided for maintenance support.
  • Utilized AutoCAD Electrical for electrical designs of industrial control panels, enclosure layouts, panel layouts, and CNC drill patterns.
  • Followed UL, NEC, and NFPA guidelines for electrical component selection, electrical design, and electrical safety precautions.
Valmet - Niagara Falls, NY May 2016 - July 2018
Automation Controls Engineer
  • Developed and integrated a dedicated HMI for maintenance personnel in the Roll Handling and Conveyance area of the plant using a Siemens Comfort HMI & WinCC software, producing noticeable improvements in automation system uptime.
  • Provided electrical & automation support for the Electrical Automation & Instrumentation (EAI) team, including shut-down orchestration, troubleshooting efforts, and root-cause analysis reports.
  • Developed proficiency in Siemens PCS7 process control system and Siemens STEP7 PLC programming software.
Valmet - Niagara Falls, NY January 2016 - April 2016
Software Automation Engineer Intern
Greenpac Mills - Niagara Falls, NY May 2015 - August 2015
Electrical Engineering Intern
Skills & Tools
Python
Excel
SQL
MS SQL Server
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Data Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Prompt Engineering
Claude
ChatGPT
Jupyter Notebook
VS Code IDE
Automation Software
Studio 5000
FactoryTalk View ME/SE
CCW
RSLogix 5000/500
Siemens STEP7
Siemens TIA Portal
Siemens WinCC
Automation Direct Click
Automation Direct DirectSOFT
Python
SQL
VMWare Workstation
Microsoft Office Suite
Automation Hardware
Allen-Bradley CompactLogix
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
Allen-Bradley PanelView
Allen-Bradley Kinetix Servos
Allen-Bradley Powerflex AC Drives
Siemens S7-1500 PLCs
Siemens S7-1200 PLCs
Danfoss Drives
Yaskawa Drives
Network Gateways (EtherNet/IP, RS232/RS485, Profibus, Modbus)
Proface HMIs
Certifications
NYS Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
NCEES, June 2017
Organizations
WNY Data Wave (WDW) February 2025 - May 2026
SUNY Buffalo State University
  • Student-led organization at Buffalo State dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive community for data enthusiasts.
  • Voluntarily serving as Outreach Representative, inviting data professionals to come share knowledge and experience with fellow club members.
Continuing Education
SQL for Data Science November 2023
Coursera, UC Davis
Understanding & Visualizing Data with Python August 2022
Coursera, University at Michigan
AutoCAD: Electrical Toolset March 2024
LinkedIn
Learning AutoLISP & Visual LISP March 2024
LinkedIn
System Integrator Visualization Capability Training October 2023
Rockwell Automation University
System Integrator Control Capability Training August 2023
Rockwell Automation University
PCS7 System Engineering 1 June 2016
Siemens
PCS7 System Engineering 2 January 2017
Siemens