Mehran is a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in ICS/OT cybersecurity and functional safety. He led cybersecurity and functional safety initiatives for the Shell LNG Canada Project, implementing security measures across complex automation and control systems and played a pivotal role in developing and implementing OT cybersecurity frameworks and strategies for the gas transmission business at Enbridge.
Mehran is a certified IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert and a Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) per IEC 61511/61508, He is also serving on the Public Safety Canada ICS Security Advisory Committee and contributing to the development of cybersecurity standards as an editor for the ISA99 working group. He is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity practices and has trained engineers on risk management, safety lifecycle, and cybersecurity protocols.