Hello! 👋

I'm Phill Scargill

Control Systems Engineer

📍 Austin, TX 🤠

Phill Scargill - Control Systems Engineer

Thinking in ladder logic 🪜

About Me

Experienced Control Systems Engineer with over 7 years of hands-on expertise in automation across industrial, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Multidisciplinary background in PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, full-stack software development, system administration, and eCommerce operations. Relocated to the U.S. with valid work authorization (EAD). Currently exploring new Control Systems Engineering roles while actively developing open-source software.

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📬 Digestarr

Python tool for generating daily digests from Radarr/Sonarr. Sends messages via Telegram or WhatsApp using ChatMeBot with Flask-based configuration panel. Built for Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby server users.

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🎥 Capwise

A full-stack web app for personalized movie discovery. Swipe through suggestions, build a taste profile, and get intelligent recommendations. Designed for API flexibility, it features interactive swiping, a watchlist, and secure API key management. Built with React, Node.js, Express.js, and NeDB, integrating with the TMDB API.

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📺 Anon-TV

Google TV application for seamlessly browsing imageboard content, including webm and images, directly on your TV.

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☀️ Heat Death

A game about the death of a world and its inhabitants. A side scrolling exploration and adventure video game created with Aseprite, Wick Editor, GIMP & Audacity.

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Experience

Web Developer & eCommerce Marketer

Freelance

2021 - 2024
  • Developed cryptocurrency project websites and built Shopify/Etsy stores
  • Automated inventory/shipping via scripts and 3PL APIs
  • Implemented data-driven social media and A/B testing strategies

Technical Support Engineer

Hyve Managed Hosting

2023
  • Maintained Windows/Linux cloud servers and deployed/provisioned VMs
  • Designed analytics software to monitor server and VM metrics
  • Provided customer-facing issue resolution and technical support

Control Systems Engineer

Néos Superform

2016 - 2021
  • Designed, programmed, and commissioned PLC-based systems
  • Upgraded existing safety and automation logic
  • Collaborated across mechanical and software teams
  • Provided training and technical documentation

Control Systems Engineer

Cepha Controls

2012 - 2014
  • Delivered end-to-end automation projects globally including UAE
  • Designed PLC/SCADA/HMI using ladder, structured text, and FBD
  • Worked across oil & gas, manufacturing, and renewable energy domains

Education

BSc (Honors) in Computer and IT

Open University

2017 - Present
  • Currently pursuing degree in Computer and IT
  • Focus on software development and systems engineering
  • Balancing education with professional experience

IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Certification

CompTIA

2025
  • Completed IT Fundamentals certification
  • Demonstrated core IT knowledge and skills
  • Foundation for advanced IT certifications

Robotics Course

MAKE UK

2018
  • Completed specialized robotics training program
  • Enhanced automation and control systems knowledge
  • Applied robotics principles to industrial automation