Ton Van Der Avoird
About Ton Van Der Avoird
Ton Van Der Avoird is a Senior Process Control System Engineer and Developer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in system engineering and software development.
Current Role at Exxonmobil
Ton Van Der Avoird serves as a Senior Process Control System Engineer and Developer at Exxonmobil. He has been with the company since 2001, contributing his extensive expertise in process control systems. His role involves developing and maintaining applications and scripts using diverse programming languages such as IBM Assembler and Fortran. Additionally, he configures and troubleshoots Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System (EPKS) and Blend and Movement Application (BMA), playing a crucial part in the company's operations.
Previous Experience at Volvo IT
Before joining Exxonmobil, Ton Van Der Avoird held the position of Experienced Systems Engineer and Developer at Volvo IT. His tenure at Volvo IT lasted from 2000 to 2001, during which he further honed his skills in systems engineering and development. His responsibilities included overseeing system operations and enhancements, contributing to the efficiency of IT processes at Volvo.
Role at Postbank
From 1999 to 2000, Ton Van Der Avoird worked at Postbank in the Netherlands as an Experienced System Engineer Developer. In this role, he was responsible for the development and maintenance of critical system software, ensuring robust and reliable IT infrastructure for Postbank's operations. His period at Postbank was marked by significant contributions to the organization’s IT framework.
Education at Fontys Hogeschool Pedagogiek
Ton Van Der Avoird attended Fontys Hogeschool Pedagogiek where he studied Economics in 1970. Although his studies in Economics were brief, this academic background provided a foundational understanding of economic principles that complement his technical expertise in systems engineering and development.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Ton Van Der Avoird possesses a diverse set of technical skills. He is proficient in multiple programming languages, including IBM Assembler and Fortran, and has significant experience in virtualization technologies with VMWare ESX4.1 and ESX5.1. His network administration skills are focused on Cisco technologies. Additionally, he works with various process control applications, such as OpenBPC, Aspentech DMC, RTO, and Honeywell PHD, making him a versatile and highly skilled process control engineer.