Heather Harer
Director of TAP AppfourDscape Integrations

Heather Harer is a Strategy and Security Advisor known for her ability to bridge organizational needs with clear, client-focused solutions. She serves as a trusted advisor and is the Founder of Optical Intelligence, a strategy and business development consultancy that partners with security professionals and companies to foster collaboration and drive innovative software integrations. With more than a decade of executive-level leadership in the security industry, Heather has built a reputation for cultivating long-term partnerships, delivering client-focused service, and developing success models that drive natural client growth, partnership, and retention. Her expertise spans multiple industries—including education, government, healthcare, corporate, and non-profit—where she has consistently advanced best-in-market security strategies and solutions. Heather’s leadership emphasizes strategy and communication, ensuring smooth alignment between stakeholders while keeping client needs at the center of every initiative. Her professional foundation in K–12 education as a counselor, coupled with her service as an elected school board Official and member of multiple municipal committees, shaped her lifelong commitment to student and public safety. Today, she continues that mission by advising organizations on how to strengthen security infrastructures, enhance operational readiness, and create safer, more resilient environments through collaborative, client-driven strategies.