My name is Rob Wilkes, I am an Applications Engineer with a background in industrial manufacturing and advanced welding technologies, where I specialise in building machine configuration and quoting systems. In my day-to-day role, I work on turning customer requirements, process limitations, and application data into practical, reliable machine configurations that make sense both technically and commercially. I regularly collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to shape machine layouts, automation options, and process parameters for a wide range of applications and industries. A large part of my work involves designing and maintaining Excel-based configurators that automate machine selection, option logic, pricing, and technical checks. These tools help speed up the quoting process, reduce the risk of errors, and keep configurations consistent across global projects. I enjoy problem-solving and working through complex systems, and I’m comfortable explaining technical details clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders. I’m naturally detail-focused, enjoy structured thinking, and have plenty of experience supporting international teams and customers across different time zones. Alongside my core role, I have a strong interest in software-driven engineering tools, automation, and how AI can be applied in practical ways to improve technical workflows and decision-making. I’ve been working remotely for the past three years, supporting teams across APAC, India, the UK, and the USA, which has helped me become highly adaptable and effective in distributed, cross-cultural environments. Outside of work, I enjoy long-form story writing and world-building, as well as spending quality time with my family, and obviously gaming across a wide genre of games. Not biased or pigeonhole into one type of game, anything from retro to modern day RPG's.…My name is Rob Wilkes, I am an Applications Engineer with a background in industrial manufacturing and advanced welding technologies, where I specialise in building machine configuration and quoting systems. In my day-to-day role, I work on turning customer requirements, process limitations, and application data into practical, reliable machine configurations that make sense both technically and commercially. I regularly collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to shape machine layouts, automation options, and process parameters for a wide range of applications and industries. A large part of my work involves designing and maintaining Excel-based configurators that automate machine selection, option logic, pricing, and technical checks. These tools help speed up the quoting process, reduce the risk of errors, and keep configurations consistent across global projects. I enjoy problem-solving and working through complex systems, and I’m comfortable explaining technical details clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders. I’m naturally detail-focused, enjoy structured thinking, and have plenty of experience supporting international teams and customers across different time zones. Alongside my core role, I have a strong interest in software-driven engineering tools, automation, and how AI can be applied in practical ways to improve technical workflows and decision-making. I’ve been working remotely for the past three years, supporting teams across APAC, India, the UK, and the USA, which has helped me become highly adaptable and effective in distributed, cross-cultural environments. Outside of work, I enjoy long-form story writing and world-building, as well as spending quality time with my family, and obviously gaming across a wide genre of games. Not biased or pigeonhole into one type of game, anything from retro to modern day RPG's.WWWW…