PolawutKhamfoy
5+ years at GPSC leading digital transformation — AI systems, industrial IoT, OT cybersecurity, and data-driven engineering for power generation.
About
Background
The Foundation
It started with electrical power — graduating Second-Class Honors in Electrical Power Engineering from KMITL. I learned how energy flows, how machines fail, and why reliability is non-negotiable in high-stakes industrial environments.
The Pivot
Joining GPSC (PTT Group) in 2020 opened my eyes to a gap: the power industry generates vast amounts of operational data but rarely extracts its full value. I pursued a Master's in Data Science & Analytics — earning a 4.00 GPA with an Outstanding Thesis — to close that gap.
The Convergence
Today I lead digital transformation at the intersection of power engineering and AI. LoRaWAN energy networks, O&M dashboards, LLM-powered safety chatbots, OT cybersecurity baselines — every project translates real operational problems into intelligent, measurable solutions.
Skills
Technical Skills
Spanning electrical engineering, data science, AI/ML, and industrial systems — built up across a B.Eng., M.Sc., and 5+ years of hands-on work at GPSC.
AI / Machine Learning
Data & Analytics
Engineering & Design Skills
Industrial Systems
Projects
Selected Projects
A selection of projects from my work at GPSC and personal research — ranging from ML models and LLM applications to IoT systems and OT security.
Energy Consumption Prediction
Built and compared classical machine learning and deep learning models to predict boiler feed pump energy consumption in real-time. Integrated with plant sensor data pipelines to enable proactive load balancing and efficiency optimization across generation units.
Safety Chatbot (LLM + RAG)
Designed and deployed a conversational AI assistant that answers industrial safety and operational queries using a fine-tuned LLM with Retrieval-Augmented Generation over internal safety documents. Reduced time-to-answer for field engineers and improved compliance with safety procedures.
O&M Dashboard for GPSC Group
Architected and delivered a group-wide Operations & Maintenance analytics dashboard connecting live SCADA and historian data from multiple plants. Surfaces KPIs, alarm trends, and equipment health metrics — giving management and engineering teams a single source of truth for decision-making.
LoRaWAN Energy Management System
Designed and deployed LoRaWAN wireless sensor networks for energy metering across Glow SPP2&3, GPSC CUP1, Glow Energy, and the Admin Building. Provides granular real-time energy consumption data that feeds automated reporting and cost allocation workflows.
Alarm Management System
Led alarm management system projects for Glow SPP2R and a cogeneration power plant, following ISA-18.2 standards. Reduced alarm flood conditions significantly, improving operator response time and plant safety posture.
OT Cybersecurity Baseline
Developed and implemented a cybersecurity baseline for Operational Technology systems in power generation, covering SCADA, PLCs, and ICS networks. Aligned with IEC 62443 standards to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Journey
The journey so far.
Work experience and academic background, from B.Eng. in electrical engineering to M.Sc. in data science.
Work Experience
Technology & Digitalization Engineer
Global Power Synergy (GPSC, PTT Group)
Technology & Digitalization Department, Engineering & Plant Modification Division. Leading digital transformation, AI-driven optimization, and real-time monitoring across power generation assets.
- ▸Conduct feasibility studies and apply emerging technology to improve power plant operations and processes.
- ▸Design and deliver digital systems: O&M dashboards, LoRaWAN energy management, alarm management, and OT cybersecurity baselines.
- ▸Lead end-to-end project delivery — TOR/ITB preparation, bidding, engineering design, commissioning.
- ▸Develop AI/ML side projects including energy consumption prediction (ML & DL) and a Safety Chatbot using LLM fine-tuning and RAG.
Project Engineer
Site Preparation Management Co., Ltd. (SITEM)
Planned and managed construction projects with full responsibility for electrical design, budgeting, and contractor coordination.
- ▸Planned construction projects, created electrical drawings, and managed project budgets.
- ▸Coordinated with teams and contractors to maintain quality and schedule compliance.
- ▸Delivered Data Center projects for Rajavithi Hospital and Kasetsart University (Department of Agriculture).
Electrical Engineer (Internship)
Thai Stanley Electric Public Co., Ltd.
Hands-on internship in factory electrical systems, fault analysis, and operations control.
- ▸Analyzed and resolved problems in factory electrical systems.
- ▸Operated and controlled factory systems and supported financial management processes.
Education
M.Sc. Data Science and Analytics
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)
Faculty of Science. GPA: 4.00 — Outstanding Thesis distinction.
- ▸Thesis focused on applied ML/DL for industrial energy systems.
- ▸Graduated with perfect GPA and Outstanding Thesis commendation.
B.Eng. Electrical Power Engineering
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)
Faculty of Engineering. GPA: 3.42 — Second-Class Honors.
- ▸Senior project: Smart Solar Street Lighting Network with smart communication and controller.
- ▸Graduated Second-Class Honors with strong foundation in power systems and control theory.
Contact
Get in touch
Feel free to reach out via email or LinkedIn. I'm open to new roles, research collaborations, and project discussions.
polawut.k@gmail.com