Warren Nelson
Field service technician, engineering student, and automation builder — working at the intersection of industrial systems and modern software. Available for consulting in Perth, WA and remotely.
The Story
I didn't take the traditional path. I started in the trades, ran a tattoo studio (handled all the marketing, SEO, and growth myself), then self-taught CNC on a 30-year-old machine with nothing but internet access — pre-AI era. That machine is now running production.
Since then I've worked across laser cutting, engraving, CNC mills, and press brakes at multiple shops. I spent a year building CNC machines at a manufacturer before moving into field service for LVD industrial machinery — travelling to client sites, diagnosing faults under pressure, and commissioning complex systems.
In parallel I've been building on the software side — Python automation, AI agent systems, full-stack web apps, and data pipelines. I see the convergence of industrial and digital automation coming fast and I want to be useful at that junction.
I'm currently completing an Associate Degree in Engineering at UniSA while working in the field. The goal is to grow into automation consulting — bringing both hands-on industrial experience and modern software skills to the same table.
Hands-On Technical Depth
I've operated, repaired, and built the machines. When I advise on automation, I know what the shop floor actually looks like.
Software-Fluent
Python, Next.js, APIs, data pipelines, AI agents — I can bridge the gap between industrial hardware and modern software stacks.
Gets Things Done
From reverse-engineering legacy CNC machines to building production web apps solo — I figure things out and ship.
Career Timeline
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Skills Breakdown
Industrial & Mechanical
- CNC Operation & Programming
- CAD / CAM (2D & 3D)
- Press Brake & Laser Operation
- VFD & Motor Control
- Field Service & Commissioning
Software & Automation
- PLC (Learning – Siemens / AB)
- Python Scripting
- Next.js / React
- AI Agent Systems
- Data Pipelines & APIs
Business & Strategy
- SEO & Digital Marketing
- Technical Writing
- Small Business Operations
- Client Management
- Project Scoping & Delivery