University of Wolverhampton
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)
2007 – 2011
Industrial placement at ICONICS UK
Curriculum vitae - lukanowski.info
Michal Lukanowski
Control Systems, Automation and Software Engineer
Full-cycle PLC and SCADA programming, custom software engineering, and system integration.
+44 7526 840432mike.lukanowski@gmail.comLinkedIn
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
For over 15 years, I have delivered critical automation projects nationally and internationally across multiple sectors, providing complete lifecycle delivery from design through to on-site commissioning of PLC, SCADA, and custom software.
Experience
Consultant Software Controls Engineer
Jul 2023 – Present
Actemium Automation · Contract · Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Engineered and commissioned control systems for semiconductor fabs by integrating multi-platform PLCs (CODESYS, Straton, Mitsubishi) and .NET/Docker HMIs with field devices via Modbus, CAN, Ethernet, Serial, and OPC.
Developed and commissioned full-cycle PLC, SCADA, and telemetry architectures across 15+ distributed sites, deploying the complete Rockwell Automation stack alongside ProSoft modules, AVEVA System Platform, InTouch, and ICONICS.
One of the projects
Project: Hydrogen Recovery System (Straton, .NET, Rockwell, Serial, CAN)
A dual-PLC control architecture programmed with Straton and a specially built .NET HMI. Successfully integrated wide range of field devices, establishing communications with Rockwell drives, serial power supply units (PSUs), and CAN-networked voltage scanners.
One of the projects
Project: Water Treatment PLC upgrade (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PanelView, Profibus, DLR)
A site-wide control upgrade, replacing legacy systems with a 6-rack Allen-Bradley ControlLogix architecture on a DLR ring. Developed complex well and force pump sequencing, automated "Run to Waste" processes, and integrated distributed chemical dosing skids via Profibus DP/PA, CompactLogix PLCs, and PanelView HMIs.
Senior Software Engineer
Apr 2022 – Jul 2023
ICONICS UK · Contract · Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Utilised the full range of ICONICS software platforms to deliver SCADA projects across multiple industrial sectors. Supported delivery and commissioning of new smart building solutions.
One of the projects
Project: Smart Building & Workplace Integration (IBSS, GENESIS64)
An advanced smart building solution utilising the ICONICS Intelligent Buildings Software Stack (IBSS) and GENESIS64 platform for a premier commercial tower. Unified traditional Building Management Systems (BMS) with smart office functionality, integrating HVAC, lighting, access control, and real-time space utilization tracking into a centralized digital twin dashboard to optimize energy efficiency and tenant experience.
Software Controls Engineer
Sep 2012 – Jul 2023
Cougar Automation · Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Developed and commissioned end-to-end control system software for clients in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing and highly regulated industries. I drove the technical execution of these projects by programming PLCs and industrial comms networks, conducting comprehensive FAT/SAT testing, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams during final on-site commissioning.
One of the projects
Project: Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Vacuum Pump Systems (Straton, .NET)
A fully redundant, highly reliable control architecture utilizing a network of 12 Straton PLCs paired with a custom-developed .NET HMI. Commissioned the final systems on-site at advanced semiconductor fabs across Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
One of the projects
Project: UK-Wide Landfill Gas Generation System (Beckhoff, ICONICS GENESIS64)
A large scale remote operations solution consolidating data from 100+ Beckhoff PLCs and diverse gas-burning engines into a centralized ICONICS GENESIS64 SCADA platform. Built enterprise dashboards to provide complete remote site control, video surveillance integration, and automated system-wide KPI generation to optimize power output.
Software Support Engineer
Jun 2009 – Sep 2012
ICONICS UK · Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Served as a dedicated support engineer for ICONICS SCADA products, rapidly diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues for global clients.
Technical
Platforms and protocols used on commissioned work.
PLC
- Rockwell Automation
- Beckhoff
- Mitsubishi
- Straton
- CODESYS
SCADA & HMI
- FactoryTalk View ME & SE
- AVEVA System Platform & InTouch
- ICONICS GENESIS64
- Beijer iX
Programming
- SQL
- C#
- VB .NET
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- HTML
- Docker
Connectivity
- Kepware
- Modbus
- CAN
- Profinet
- Serial
- OPC
- ProSoft
Qualifications
CCNSG Safety Passport
Expires Dec 2027
Member
Institution of Engineering and Technology
Sep 2012 – Present