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🌐: Part 4

Effective leadership is a driving force behind success in the rapidly evolving technology industry landscape. Our commitment to these conversations stems from our unique position as integration subsystems SCADA specialist solutions for metro rail automation projects.

In Part 4 of our series, Willowglen Systems asks Ian Verhappen, Manager of Cybersecurity & Safety, for tips on staying current and what advice he would give to aspiring automation engineers. Read his responses below ➡️:

☑️ Volunteer: My work in international standards development turned into volunteering as a committee chair and Managing Director, which led to additional leadership roles within the International Society of Automation (ISA), including several terms as a vice-president at ISA. As part of my Foundation Fieldbus work, I became involved with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, where again I started as an expert, then took on roles within the Canadian Mirror Committee, then convenorship, Systems Committee Chair, and now also serve as a member of the IEC Strategic Management Board. Participating in standards, the basis for innovation, also keeps me aware of industry trends. Also, as a trade journal columnist, I generate content for others and am a continuous reader of trends in my sector, so I have always stayed current with technology.

☑️Career Advice: Find a mentor or role model and be true to yourself. Then, do something you love, which will keep you motivated and excited to work every day.

📷 Ian, at the Sydney Tower while at the IEC SMB meeting, thinking of everyone back in Canada (hence pointing to Vancouver).

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🐘 in South Africa

Kudos to everyone who contributed to this project's success, which is a testament to your outstanding work and accomplishments.

Thanks to Douglas Fisher for capturing this moment during your safari adventure at Pilanesberg National Park. 📸

🌐: Part 2

Effective leadership is a driving force behind success in the rapidly evolving technology industry landscape. Our commitment to these conversations stems from our unique position as integration subsystems SCADA specialist solutions for metro rail automation projects.

In Part 2 of our series, Willowglen Systems asked
Ian Verhappen, Manager of Cybersecurity & Safety, why management is so important in the tech industry. Read Ian’s response below ➡️:

☑️ Inspiration: My oil sands employer greatly influenced how I manage and lead today. They encouraged participative management, and I use the same style at work. Because standards require consensus, participative management also makes sense there. The key to reaching a consensus and engaging is to ensure everyone is heard. The most important thing to do is listen, especially since, in most cases, my colleagues have more experience in the areas we are discussing than I do.

👣 Follow us next week when Ian discusses insights into the automation industry and why innovation matters.

📷 Ian (third person from the right in the photo) is at the IEC SC65E WG10 /ISA-108 meeting with other committee members in Houston.

🔦 Employee Spotlight: Trevor Gerbrand, Senior Manager, Solutions Architect

Congratulations to Trevor Gerbrand on reaching a remarkable milestone of 16 years! He started at Willowglen Systems in 2008 as a software developer contributing to SCADACOM 3. Over the years, he's spearheaded the architecture of newer versions and subsequent iterations, SCADACOM 5 and 6.

Trevor has deployed successful projects in diverse sectors, including metro rail and oil and gas, and collaborated with visionary colleagues. He has contributed to shaping the company into what it is today. Currently, he is responsible for leading a team of solutions architects, with the responsibility of transforming client aspirations into technological solutions implemented in the real world.

Thanks, Trevor, for being an invaluable part of our journey. Here's to many more years of shared achievements! For more about our company's history, ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTJpwSyW