About SimilarityWave Technology
Privacy-centric AI, modern DevOps practices, and IT/OT convergence for industrial automation
Who We Are
As an engineering consultant with over 15 years of experience in industrial control systems, Richard specializes in bringing modern technology to operational technology environments. He combines deep controls engineering expertise with software development practices, deploying privacy-centric AI solutions, implementing CI/CD workflows for automation projects, and designing secure IT/OT integration strategies. Richard founded SimilarityWave Technology to help industrial companies modernize their automation systems while maintaining security and operational control.
Deploy AI for industrial automation with privacy-first architectures. On-premises LLMs, private cloud, air-gapped systems, and edge computing. Your data stays under your control.
Combine 15+ years of controls engineering with AI development expertise. Build practical tools: documentation generators, predictive maintenance systems, internal knowledge bases, and AI-enhanced workflows.
Expertise & Experience
Controls Engineering Background
- 15+ Years in industrial automation and controls
- Expertise across multiple PLC and HMI platforms
- Experience with complex process control systems
- Full project lifecycle experience from design to commissioning
AI & Technology Innovation
- Advanced knowledge of large language models and AI systems
- Experience with on-premises, private cloud, and edge AI deployment
- Development of AI-powered automation tools
- Focus on practical AI applications for industrial use
Why Choose SimilarityWave
On-premises LLMs, air-gapped deployments, private cloud with Azure/AWS Bedrock. Your industrial data never leaves your network.
Understand both PLCs and LLMs. Know when to use deterministic logic vs. AI. Build systems that actually work in production.
All solutions proven in actual use. Interactive demos show exactly what you get. No vaporware or marketing fluff.
No enterprise sales process. Direct technical discussions with the person who builds your solution. Fast turnaround.
15+ years across water/wastewater, oil & gas, manufacturing, energy. Understand your processes, constraints, and safety requirements.
From PLC code to RAG systems to web interfaces. Handle complete projects without coordinating multiple vendors.