Mac Iveny
About Mac Iveny
Mac Iveny serves as a Spectrum Management Officer for the Government of Canada, where he has worked since 2005. He has extensive experience in telecommunications and spectrum management, having held various roles at companies such as AT&T, Inmarsat, and Rutter Technologies.
Work at Government of Canada
Mac Iveny has been serving as a Spectrum Management Officer at the Government of Canada since 2005. In this role, he co-leads research and analysis for the design of a Regulatory Framework for the Spectrum Management Operations Program. He presents policy and program change recommendations to the Senior Management of the Spectrum Operations Committee. Iveny works closely with the PRISM project team to define necessary regulatory, equipment, and technology changes to address future spectrum management challenges. He also facilitates local engagement sessions to gather input from staff across Canada for the Spectrum Management program.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining the Government of Canada, Mac Iveny held various positions in the telecommunications sector. He worked at AT&T as a National Project Manager of New Co-location Builds - Network Deployment from 1998 to 1999 in the Toronto, Canada Area. He also served as a Satellite Communications Specialist at Inmarsat from 1999 to 2001 in St. John's, Newfoundland. Additionally, Iveny worked at Rogers Communications in 1998 for 11 months, contributing to Rogers Network Services. His experience in these roles provided him with a strong foundation in network deployment and satellite communications.
Education and Expertise
Mac Iveny studied at the RCC School of Technology, where he achieved a degree in Electronics Engineering from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Inglis Memorial High School, earning his diploma from 1988 to 1994. His educational background in electronics engineering has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in spectrum management and telecommunications.
Career as Marine Engineer
From 2003 to 2006, Mac Iveny worked as a Marine Engineer in Field Services at Rutter Technologies. This position involved worldwide travel and provided him with experience in marine engineering. His work in this capacity contributed to his diverse skill set, which spans telecommunications and engineering.