As the Director of OPC Foundation North America, Michael continues his career-long advocacy on behalf of the automation industry as it transforms itself through IT/OT convergence into the digital era. With over 37 years of experience in the discipline of industrial automation and controls, he is internationally recognized throughout the process automation sector for his expertise in Industrial Control System (ICS) fieldbus protocols. Mr. Clark is also recognized for his contributions as a principal author of the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS™). As an impartial advocate for the industrial automation end-user community, Mr. Clark became the Founding Director of BusCorp Inc., a North American-based consulting firm dedicated to design, implementation, commissioning, and training in the competencies of ICS networks and fieldbus systems. He has supported industrial sectors across the globe including, refining & upgrading, chemicals, food & beverage, gas exploration, offshore production, water & waste water treatment, power generation, and nuclear remediation.
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