Julie Menzies

Julie Menzies has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Julie is currently working as the Director of NREN Cybersecurity Services at CANARIE since June 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of NREN Program at CANARIE from April 2022 to August 2022. Before joining CANARIE, Julie worked as a Program Manager for the National Research and Education Network (NREN) from February 2020 to April 2022. Julie also served as a Program Manager for the Canadian Access Federation (CAF) from February 2018 to February 2020.

Julie's experience also includes working at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) as the Lead of IT Business Analysis. Julie held this position from February 2017 to February 2018 and was responsible for managing a team of IT business analysts, implementing standardized business analysis methodologies, and overseeing the delivery of application enhancements.

Prior to CMHC, Julie worked at Canada Foundation for Innovation/Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation in various roles, including Manager of Business Services from October 2013 to February 2017, Senior Business Analyst from September 2010 to October 2013, and Business Analyst from April 2004 to September 2010. Julie also served as an Information Systems Assistant from April 2004 to April 2005.

Earlier in their career, Julie worked as a Software Sales Representative at Impatica in 2003 and as a Systems Analyst at Uxilium Solutions from June 2002 to January 2003. Julie also gained experience as a CSG Global Technical Support at Nortel Networks from September 2000 to January 2001.

Julie Menzies has a degree in Public Service Studies from Carleton University. Julie also holds a Masters Certificate in Business Analysis from the Sprott School of Business, which they obtained in 2007. In 2015, they completed a Business Process Management Professional Certificate from the same school. Additionally, Julie has a certification as a Certified Business Analysis Professional™ from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), obtained in 2015. Julie also attended the Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where they studied Information Systems.