CEO @ McLean Forrester | I help organizations leverage technology to increase efficiency, agility, and profitability.

Over the last 25 years, I've led technology transformations, rescued companies on the brink of collapse, and built AI solutions that deliver measurable ROI.

My mission is to help leaders cut through the hype and modernize with systems that actually work.
I help organizations increase operational effectiveness, improve their bottom line, and build AI solutions that solve real problems, not just chase trends.

I'm the founder of McLean Forrester, where we specialize in AI implementation, modernization, and IT & data strategy.

My portfolio: 
→ I'm the founder of McLean Forrester, building AI solutions that drive highest ROI for clients 
→ I lead technology initiatives that transform organizations 
→ I've rescued a company on the brink of collapse through technology innovation 
→ I've saved clients from wasting thousands of dollars on technology that wouldn't fit their needs
→ I coach leaders on YouTube, sharing proven systems for AI, leadership, and modernizing with confidence

My results: 
→ 25+ years in leadership, technology, and product development
→ Built AI solutions that increase operational effectiveness and bottom-line results 
→ Turned "impossible" challenges into breakthrough moments 
→ Created lasting results by prioritizing people and clients equally 
→ 0 hype, 100% proven systems

If you want to learn how to modernize your organization without the fluff, connect with me here on LinkedIn.

If you want to explore how AI can transform your operations: → Let's talk: https://mcleanforrester.com/contact-us/

Checkout my YouTube Channel here where I share the lessons, stories, and systems that help leaders cut through the hype, modernize with confidence, and lead with impact. 

https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcLean1

Heather McLean

World Wide Technology

Senior Software Engineer

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Contract Developer

Nucleus Commerce

Worked with clients directly or under a development lead to discover, document, clarify requirements
●Employed best practices to override Magento functionality, front end (javascript​/css​), middle tier
(php​/xml​/Magento 2​/DI​/MVC​/cron​), backend (Magento’s ORM​, mySQ​L)
●Performed server administration (apache​/Linux)​tasks as needed
●Created and adjusted task estimates/updates to project leads and customers as needed
●Prioritized, clarified, and managed the development and quality of 8 Magento extensions on AheadWorks
●Researched and defined features/tasks/milestones and assigned development resources as needed
●Educated sales, development/installation teams, management, about features and products
●Lead 10 development projects, automated testing, prioritized backlog, employed agile ​methodologies
●Coded javascript​/HTML​/css​/php​/ORM​, collaborated/prototyped features never seen on Magento
●Supported 8 products on installations, answering questions, working directly with customers
●Delivered a family of products on M2 which generated 1/2 the income as compared to generation 1 (a 3
year lifespan) in the first 3 months

Web Developer

HealthTronics, Inc.

Senior Developer

McKesson

Software Engineer III ECSG

Software Engineer II ECSG

E.S. Systems Inc

* Pivotal in all aspects of application life cycle from concept to roll-out and support for 6 enterprise level projects
* Build, and distribute windows installation packages, merge modules, and upgrades using WiX or Install Shield for 3 applications, 25+ clients across 6 versions
* Design, maintain, and optimize IIS v5 and MSSQL Server2000 or 2005 SQL queries, jobs, views, stored procedures, and functions improving performance by up to 86%
* Assist genetics researchers at University of Lincoln Nebraska and other research facilities designed custom SQL queries for reports, TSQL scripts for database updates and modifications, etc 
* Improve performance of generated SQL and C# code by as much as 600% by modifying XSLT files
* Maintain and reference subversion code repository databases, tags, and branches to facilitate documentation, incremental development, testing, and support
* Integrate and develop common practices in C# for incorporating resource scheduling middleware

Senior Systems Developer

* Reduced support call volume by 97% and man hours by 95% by training and providing phone and e-mail support for users, debugging, and adding features to a system in production on 30+ PCs, 40+ PDAs, 25+ locations, 20 servers, and 2 research facilities
* Developed testing / benchmarking script used for debugging and performance analysis of 76 NPPA standard measurements and paired the results with NPPA notes, calculations, and definitions and help from researchers from the University of Lincoln Nebraska to construct, define, and document 85 statistical reports
* Automated data import from Genetics Testing Results in Excel into PigSMART animal management database with C# and SQL
* Designed and managed incremental development for schema changes feature additions and code refactoring which shaved months from projected finish dates
* Developed C# PC forms classes and data access and maintain VB6 forms and data access
* Researched, designed and implemented VB6 (COM) and .NET interface

Programmer / Analyst

Ozarks Technical Community College

* Taught Microcomputer Applications to over 60 college freshmen

Adjunct CIT Instructor

Leggett & Platt

* Designed and programmed COBOL report to Spreadsheet writer middleware used by 60+ systems for 4+ years
* Generated and updated many COBOL code files with Bourne Scripts to support major flat file schema changes
* Maintained code and added features to MSAcess GUI with linked tables on a MSSQL 2000 database
* Managed MSSQL Server 2000 for 30+ concurrent users

Career Specific

Consultant - Firefly Development

Boeing

* Automated data replication from legacy system to web forum to maximize efficiency and security of data 
* Implemented Rational Rose Development Procedures and presented design alternatives to panel of managers and technical experts
* Developed ERD and UML diagrams for internal documentation

Systems Analyst Intern

20 years full-stack engineering in enterprise web/agile. MS and BS in computer information systems, with a proven track record.

Loves to (safely) experiment and learn.  Likes to deliver working software.  Seeks to build trust and empower teammates.

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