Dr. Mariusz Postół

Software Engineer | Systems Architect | Assistant Professor
ul. Lucjana Żeligowskiego, nr 43, lok. 29, 90- 644, Lodz, PL.

About

Distinguished software engineer, systems architect, and academic with a proven track record in designing and deploying highly distributed applications across diverse industries including aviation and power systems. Leveraging over 14 years of active involvement with the OPC Foundation, he pioneers industrial automation and IT integration solutions, aiming to foster innovation and knowledge-sharing within both academic and professional communities.

Work

OPC Foundation
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Active Member / Lead Contributor

Lodz, Lodz Voivodeship, Poland

Summary

Contributed to the design, adoption, deployment, and maintenance of the OPC Unified Architecture for over 14 years, enhancing industrial automation standards.

Highlights

Spearheaded initiatives for the OPC Unified Architecture, driving its design, adoption, and maintenance within industrial automation globally.

Applied expertise in IoT, M2M communication, and real-time systems to enhance interoperability standards for critical infrastructure.

Collaborated on mission-critical projects, ensuring robust and scalable solutions for complex industrial IT integration challenges.

Lodz University of Technology
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Assistant Professor, Institute of Information Technology

Lodz, Lodz Voivodeship, Poland

Summary

Led academic research and taught courses in information technology, contributing to advancements in software engineering and cyber-physical systems.

Highlights

Authored numerous publications, including book chapters and software releases, cited in Software Engineering, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Reactive Interoperability.

Mentored and educated students in advanced topics, fostering the next generation of software engineers and systems architects.

Actively engaged in scholarly communication through platforms like ORCID, ensuring transparency and accessibility of research.

Independent Consultant / Systems Architect
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Software Engineer & Systems Architect

Lodz, Lodz Voivodeship, Poland

Summary

Designed and deployed highly distributed applications across over 100 innovative industrial projects in aviation, heat engineering, power systems, and mining.

Highlights

Pioneered CommServer™, a communication software package that optimized data transfer and enhanced system efficiency across various industrial applications.

Developed SmartFactory™, a workflow management system that streamlined complex industrial processes, improving operational productivity.

Introduced the “Process Observer” concept, a novel approach to process monitoring and control that significantly improved operational oversight and responsiveness.

Contributed to the development of CFIS, a computer-based flight inspection system, advancing aviation technology and safety standards.

Education

Lodz University of Technology
Lodz, Lodz Voivodeship, Poland

Ph.D.

Process Control Engineering and Robotics

Lodz University of Technology
Lodz, Lodz Voivodeship, Poland

Master’s Degree

Electrical Engineering

Skills

Software Engineering & Architecture

Distributed Applications, Systems Architecture, Industrial Automation, IT Integration, Object-Oriented Internet, Reactive Interoperability, Real-time Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Releases, Software Development.

Control Systems & IoT

Process Control Engineering, Robotics, Cyber-Physical Systems, IoT, M2M Communication, OPC Unified Architecture, Process Monitoring, Industrial Control Systems.

Cloud & Energy Systems

Cloud Computing, Smart Energy Systems, Data Transfer Optimization.

Project & Workflow Management

Agile Project Management, Mission-Critical Project Management, Workflow Management, Asset Management, Project Leadership.

Domain Expertise

Aviation Systems, Heat Engineering, Power Systems, Mining Systems.