Michael Rowland
About Michael Rowland
Michael Rowland is the Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in energy security programs with a focus on information and computer security. He has held various technical and leadership roles in nuclear security and cyber security at organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency and Ontario Power Generation.
Company
Michael Rowland currently works at Sandia National Laboratories as a Principal Member of Technical Staff. He joined the organization in 2019. Sandia National Laboratories is known for its commitment to national security and technology innovation, where Michael contributes his expertise in energy security programs, focusing specifically on information and computer security.
Previous Roles
Michael Rowland has held several significant roles in his career. In 2019, he worked for Practical Reason Incorporated as a Business Owner in Toronto, Ontario, for 5 months. Additionally, he has extensive experience with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), where he served as a Consultant for the Division of Nuclear Security for 8 months in 2019 and as a Nuclear Security Information Officer from 2013 to 2019 in Vienna, Austria. Furthermore, Michael worked at Ontario Power Generation in multiple capacities, including Senior Technical Officer, Technical Officer, and Assistant Technical Officer/Graduate Engineer Trainee from 2001 to 2013 in Pickering, Ontario.
Education and Credentials
Michael Rowland holds a Master of Science in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, completed between 2017 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Ryerson University, which he completed from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, he has achieved the Professional Engineer (P. Eng) Licence from the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
Key Achievements
During his tenure at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Michael Rowland served as the primary lead for the first IAEA international consensus publication on computer security for Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems at nuclear facilities. At Ontario Power Generation, he pioneered the development of the organization's first cyber security program, which introduced new innovations in the technical vulnerability management of nuclear safety systems and operational technology.
Specializations
Michael Rowland specializes in energy security programs with a particular focus on information and computer security. His role at Sandia National Laboratories underscores his deep expertise in securing critical infrastructure and improving cyber security measures for nuclear facilities and other high-stakes environments.