Shawn Barrett

Shawn Barrett has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Shawn started their career in 1996 as a Systems Coordinator at Michigan Public Power Agency, where they worked until 2005. From 2005 to 2006, they served as a Platoon Sergeant in the United States Army National Guard. Shawn then returned to Michigan Public Power Agency as the Manager of Information Technology from 2006 to 2016. Since 2016, they have been working at ReliabilityFirst Corporation, initially as a Senior Analyst and currently as a Principal Analyst. In their current role, they are responsible for assessing and quantifying risk, particularly in the areas of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection, to ensure grid reliability in the Bulk Electric System.

Shawn Barrett completed their Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Microcomputer and Network Management from Davenport University, which they attended from 1998 to 2001. Later, from 2014 to 2016, they pursued a Master of Science Degree in Management, Strategy & Leadership from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.