Michael Harkin leads sales strategy and client engagement at MicroWatt Controls; a Canadian company focused on advancing safety and automation in complex industrial environments. With a strong background in gas detection, functional safety, and hazardous area technologies, Michael works closely with operators across sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and heavy industry to address real-world challenges in inspection, monitoring, and risk reduction.

His work increasingly centers on the role of robotics in hazardous locations, helping organizations improve data quality, reduce human exposure, and modernize inspection practices. Michael brings a practical, field-informed perspective on how certified robotic systems can support safer, more reliable operations in environments where traditional approaches fall short.