Author Profile

Steve Mustard is an independent automation consultant and a subject matter expert of the International Society of Automation (ISA). Backed by more than 35 years of engineering experience, Mustard specializes in the development and management of real-time embedded equipment and automation systems. He serves as president of National Automation, Inc., and served as the 2021 president of ISA. Mustard is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and Kansas, a UK- registered Chartered Engineer, a European- registered Eur Ing, an ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), a certified Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP), and a Certified Mission Critical Professional. He is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Engineers, a Fellow in the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), a Life Fellow of ISA, a member of the Safety and Security Committee of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA).