Biography

Mike Harnett is President of Solaris Fatigue Management, a consulting firm that optimizes worker health, safety and performance. With a background in human factors and sleep neurobiology, she is regarded as a subject matter expert on the science of fatigue, sleep and safety management systems. Mike has been a researcher and consultant to various government agencies including the Canadian Standards Association, US Federal Rail Association, Transport Canada, and NASA. Mike recently served on a European Commission Expert Advisory Panel for the development of new AI technology for improving driver performance and reduce road fatalities due to fatigue. Mike is knowledgeable in fatigue detection and monitoring technologies including actigraphy, EEG devices, PVT testing and eye-tracking systems and has extensive experience in the energy and extraction sector. Mike’s passion lies in guiding private industry in the development of fatigue risk management systems that support shift work. Acting as a bridge between science and operations, she is recognized for her ability to take complex subjects and deliver their content in a simplified and innovative manner for all to understand. An award-winning speaker, she is an internationally sought-after presenter, educator and advisor.