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Heather-Anne MacLean, MBA, OCAP

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Industrial Technology Advisor (IRAP) at National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
📍 New Maryland, New Brunswick, Canada

Heather-Anne MacLean is an Industrial Technology Advisor with NRC-IRAP, where she advises small and medium-sized firms on technology and innovation to improve profitability. Her expertise is bolstered by certifications in Cybersecurity from Harvard and AI Strategy from MIT. People who have worked with her often describe her as instrumental, inspiring, and challenging.

She was recognized with the ONB Bravo Award for leading North Americas only Cybersecurity Skills and Workforce Development Summit, known as CyberSmart.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Industrial Technology Advisor (IRAP)
Location
New Maryland, New Brunswick, Canada
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SME Innovation
Her core role at NRC-IRAP involves providing technical and business advice to small and medium-sized firms to improve their innovation capability, competitiveness, and profitability.
Cybersecurity Policy
Has a background as a Policy Advisor in the National Cyber Security Directorate for Public Safety Canada and holds a certificate in cybersecurity risk management from Harvard.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Industrial Technology Advisor (IRAP)
National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
1-2021 - 3-2023
Policy Advisor - Cyber Security National Skills Lead, National Cyber Security Directorate
Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada
1-2021 - 3-2023
Committee Member (Volunteer)
Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE)
4-2020 - 1-2021
Board of Directors (cybersecurity training/certification)
EC-Council
4-2020 - 12-2020
Executive Director, Canadian Operations (Country Manager)
EC-Council
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Education
Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age
Harvard University
Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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