The author began their career in 2004 as a system administrator at a machine-building plant, managing approximately 150 workstations, local networks, and data security. At that stage, technical performance was defined by the availability of hardware and software.
In 2022, the author transitioned to the role of lead MES engineer. This shift revealed that a technically sound system can still fail to support production goals if data is recorded too late to influence manufacturing outcomes, a phenomenon described as post-mortem accounting.
As a manager of an MES development and support team, the author shifted focus from individual technical tasks to overseeing the entire lifecycle of a production requirement. This involves coordinating analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure that changes actually improve business processes.
Currently, the author is involved in implementing 1C:ERP at a chemical manufacturing facility. This project highlights the necessity of aligning data definitions and responsibilities across departments before establishing system integrations to ensure information remains accurate throughout the enterprise.