Matt Cavins

Professional Summary

Operations leader, controls engineer, and full-stack developer with over two and a half decades of experience guiding projects from concept to customer acceptance. A strong proponent of Lean manufacturing principles and the philosophy that "slow is smooth, and smooth is fast." Proven track record in industrial automation, process optimization, and custom software development. Passionate about bridging the gap between heavy industrial equipment and intuitive, user-friendly digital interfaces to drive operational excellence.

matt.cavins@i5ys0p.com

EXPERIENCE

Controls Engineering *2000-Present*

  • System Integration & Automation: Created network solutions using multiple industrial protocols to integrate complex equipment. Developed standard programming models and Add-On Instructions for diverse device ecosystems.
  • PLC & Logic Programming: Proficient in Structured Text and Ladder Logic programming for PLCs across multiple manufacturers, including writing custom scripts to generate PLC ladder logic directly from templates.
  • HMI/UX/UI Design: Designed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Graphic Display Units (GDUs) for system troubleshooting and operator efficiency. Leveraged formal UX/UI training to create superior user interfaces for control systems.
  • Project & Team Management: Directed site operations and managed vendor relationships. Led teams across all experience levels, driving projects from estimation to execution.
  • Software & CAD: Utilized AutoCAD 2000 (with custom LISP routines) up through modern AutoDesk products for electrical drawings. Engineered custom ERP systems to automate workflow pipelines. Created synchronized servo applications with machine-level interface specifications.

Freelance Application Development *1994-2000*

  • Application & Web Design: Developed custom applications, games, and my first websites utilizing HTML. Created custom drivers and themes for various operating systems.
  • Database & Systems Architecture: Mastered database management via flat files and SQL. Customized network and intranet sharing practices.
  • Hardware & Robotics: Programmed a 4-servo robotic arm for product movement. Designed PCBs, utilized breadboards, and modeled parts using AutoCAD r12 in MS-DOS.
  • Open Source & OS: Transitioned to Linux as a primary OS and contributed to various open-source projects under the moniker snivac.

WWIV BBS SysOp *1992-2000*

  • UX/UI & Hacking Foundations: Managed a Bulletin Board System, marking a foundational entry into user experience and system manipulation.
  • Customization & Code Management: Customized menus, created ASCII art, and modified third-party code for seamless interfaces. Managed source code, revision history for customized libraries, and handled bug reporting and feature development.

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Field Related Studies

1994 - Present

High School

1996-2000

HOBBIES

LAMP Server Management *2008-Present*

Learned security practices and enhanced database management.

  • Created Virtual Hosts in Apache2 for multiple site hosting.
  • Developed a multi-user blog site from scratch using php, javascript, and mysql database - https://keepconnectedlive.com
  • Devopled desktop interface site for an ERP system and adapted it for https://i5ys0p.com using qooxdoo with php and mariadb.
  • Learned and started using ISP Config to manage sites, email, and ssh users

Aquarium/Paludarium Building and Maintaining *2018-2021*

Built custom habitats for various aquatic plants and animals.

  • Built a salt-water coral tank with various coral and marine fish.
  • Built a paludarium with an arduino controller to monitor and control humidity, temperature, and weather patterns.
  • Programmed lights to simulate sun cycles and cloudy weather patterns.
  • Propagated plants and bred various fish species.

AI Training *2019-Present*

Began training kcl-aibot, what would later become i5ys0p AI.

  • Started as a chat bot using language from a local social media site.
  • Later trained to play various old DOS games that contained an NPC competitor.
  • Using shortcuts as natural neuro pathways.
  • Finding faster results on smaller data sets with more randomized connections.

Video Editing *2020-Present*

Learned video editing to create and edit content for posting.

  • Integrated graphics and audio tracks.
  • Used green screens to create custom content.

AKA

Names I have devolped and created content under.

snivacdivided_skymatt082606
i5ys0pthe_ghosteasysleeper

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