19 years in industrial automation: from setup to technical consulting

If you need not just a contractor, but someone who will take on complex technical and business challenges — from equipment audits to bringing new products to market — let’s get acquainted.

My name is Nikolay Samoshkin. For the last 19 years, I have been working at the intersection of engineering and business: designing, configuring, commissioning equipment, leading negotiations, and building business units from scratch. Today, I run my own consulting practice and offer my services as a freelance expert or partner.

How I can help your business

My core expertise lies in industrial automation, environmental monitoring systems, and ultrasonic flow measurement. But the value I bring to clients goes far beyond that: I help companies solve complex problems that require both deep technical understanding and the ability to negotiate effectively.

Technical consulting and auditing.I conduct pre‑project site surveys, assess the state of existing automation systems, and help select the optimal equipment and technologies. This allows you to avoid costly mistakes at the outset, save budget, and get exactly what your production really needs.

Turnkey project support.I take on coordination at every stage — from developing technical specifications to installation and commissioning. I work directly with contractors, suppliers, and design institutes. I can read blueprints, navigate regulatory frameworks, and monitor timelines and quality.

Equipment supply and product promotion.If you are a manufacturer or distributor of complex equipment (gas analysis, instrumentation, automation systems), I can represent your interests in a new region, find partners and customers, and deliver technical training to your clients. I have experience bringing products to markets in Russia and Central Asia, including engagement with government bodies (Ministries of Environment, city administrations).

Warranty and emergency resolution.I know how to communicate with OEMs (Germany, Israel, Finland, the Netherlands, Russia, and others) to quickly resolve warranty issues, spare parts supply, and software updates. I can identify root causes of failures and resolve them remotely or on‑site.

Training and staff development.I conduct technical seminars and training sessions for engineers and operations personnel — from installation rules to fine‑tuning complex instruments. I help your team work more efficiently and safely.

Why you can trust me

I have a long track record in industry. I started as an instrumentation technician on main gas pipelines in Kazakhstan, where every day I had to take responsibility for safety and metering accuracy. Later I held engineering and management roles in construction companies, international corporations (Tikkurila, Atlas Copco), and then in official partnerships with SICK Sensors Ltd and I.O. Analytical Engineering. I have worked with equipment from Buderus, Bosch, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider Electric, Danfoss, Swagelok, Desoutter, and many other market leaders.

This experience has given me:

• A deep understanding of process physics, electronics, mechanics, and PLC programming.

• The ability to manage projects of any complexity — from a small upgrade to constructing energy facilities.

• The skills to negotiate with C‑level executives and government officials, always protecting the client’s interests.

• The ability to work in multicultural environments and communicate with international partners in English.

• A knack for finding non‑standard solutions where standard ones fail.

I don’t just know the theory — I have been on‑site hundreds of times, installing, tuning, calibrating, and repairing equipment. And I continue to do so, because that’s the only way to maintain real‑world expertise.

What you get by working with me

You get not an outside consultant, but a committed partner who genuinely cares about the outcome. I value my reputation and build long‑term relationships with clients. My main goal is for your equipment to run reliably, your projects to be delivered on time, and your team to feel confident.

I am open to different collaboration models: one‑off consultations, project‑based work for a fixed term, part‑time engagement, or full‑fledged partnership. I am based in Moscow and ready to travel across Russia and abroad.