Michael Rea

Michael Rea currently serves as Associate Director in Cybersecurity & Risk Consulting at KPMG Ireland since October 2025. Prior to this role, Michael was a Manager for Cybersecurity & Technology Risk at Brookfield Renewable from July 2016 to August 2025, where responsibilities included defining and executing cybersecurity strategies in alignment with various frameworks and advising C-suite and IT leadership on risk mitigation. Michael's earlier career includes positions as Senior Systems Analyst at Abtran and various roles in software development and management across multiple organizations including Munster Technological University, DEITG - I.T. Generalists Ltd., and WebSell. Michael holds an MSc in Software Development and has completed several certifications, including one in Artificial Intelligence Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance.