Patrick Leegte
Industrial AI Consultant · Asset Performance & Automation Architect · Engineering Specialist
patrick@patrickleegte.nl · patrickleegte.nl · linkedin.com/in/patrick-leegte
Available immediately
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18+ years of hands-on experience across CNC machining, laser cladding, welding engineering, thermal spraying, ERP implementation, process automation, and industrial management, combined with proven capability to design, build and deploy AI systems, multi-agent orchestration platforms, predictive maintenance solutions, and custom software for asset-intensive industries.
Founder of VoidTech Solutions OÜ. Delivered projects for Shell, Wärtsilä and other major industrial clients. 24+ professional certifications including European Thermal Spraying Specialist and PLC Programming. Experienced in technical pre-sales, solution scoping and end-to-end project delivery.
Core Competencies
AI, ML & Intelligent Systems
Multi-agent architecture · LLM & RAG · Predictive maintenance · Anomaly detection · n8n automation · Responsible AI · AI strategy
Software Engineering
Laravel / PHP · Python · React · PostgreSQL & pgvector · Docker, Nginx, Traefik · REST API · WebSocket · Linux / VPS · Git
Industrial & Domain Expertise
Manufacturing & MRO · CNC & CAD/CAM · Laser cladding & welding · ERP (SAP, Exact, Prodist) · WMS · PLC (Allen Bradley) · DCS/SCADA · IIoT · VCA, ATEX
Experience
Founder & Industrial AI Consultant
- Custom ERP/inventory platform for an anonymous laser cladding manufacturer (Laravel, PostgreSQL, Docker)
- Multi-agent AI platform with orchestration, task planning and guardrails
- AI-powered product recommendation system using pgvector and WooCommerce
- n8n automation pipelines for content and product data
- Full self-hosted infrastructure: Docker, Coolify, Traefik, Mailcow
Project Manager / R&D Engineer
- WMS implementation and ERP integration with zero production downtime
- Warehouse relocation during live operations
- New seal product design and prototyping
Technical Manager
- Full ERP restructure (Prodist), digitised all paper workflows
- Production, quality control and customer project delivery
Application Specialist — Repair & Wear Protection
- Technical project sales to Shell, Wärtsilä, FN Steel
- Hands-on training programmes in welding and thermal spraying
Earlier experience
A major industrial supplier (Product Specialist) · A technical wholesaler (Field Sales) · An industrial repair OEM (Laser Cladding Specialist) · A generator manufacturer (Machinist & Flame Spray) · Machine Factory Van Krimpen · An engine workshop · A shipbuilding manufacturer (CNC Apprentice) · Lenomi (Founder, B2B e-commerce) · An industrial trading company (Sales Engineer)
Education
Mechanical Engineering (part-time) — Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, 2011
CNC Machining (apprenticeship) — A shipbuilding manufacturer / STC, 2006
Shipping & Transport — STC Rotterdam, 2005
Languages: Dutch (native), English (professional, C1)
Personal: Married, 3 children. 16 months travelling through Asia & Australia (2024-2025). Maker hobbies: FPV drones, 3D printing, CNC milling.