AESO
Dave Backe is an experienced professional in the energy and media sectors, currently serving as Manager of External Compliance Monitoring - ISO Rules at AESO since September 2024. Prior to this role, Dave held multiple positions at ENMAX from February 2011 to January 2021, including Market Specialist, Manager of Trading Operations, and Trading Market Specialist, where responsibilities encompassed research and analysis of market data, leadership in trade execution, and regulatory compliance. Dave's previous experience includes editorial positions at joe: Media Group and Freezer Burn, as well as a decade at TransAlta, advancing from Sr. Energy Advisor to Manager of Western Realtime Trading, overseeing significant trading operations and revenue generation. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary and a diploma in Film/Video from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.