Laurence Smith

Laurence Smith has an extensive work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. They began their career in 2001 as an Engineer at Powel AS (formerly Charles Howard and Associates) during a co-operative education program. In 2002, they worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Twente, followed by a programming role at Bycast Inc. as part of another co-operative education program.

In 2004, Laurence served as a Research Scientist at D-Wave Systems Inc. for a few months. Simultaneously, they also began working as a Teaching Assistant at Carleton University, where they stayed until 2010.

In 2011, Laurence joined Pembina Pipeline Corporation as an Analyst in the Midstream and Marketing department, staying for just over a year before transitioning to Capital Power. At Capital Power, they held various roles ranging from Real Time Trader in the Eastern Power Portfolio to Origination Specialist and eventually Director of Strategic Portfolio Management and Corporate Strategy. Currently, Laurence holds the position of Director of Commodities Ontario & US at Capital Power.

Overall, Laurence Smith's work experience showcases their versatility, spanning engineering, research, education, and strategic roles in the energy industry.

Laurence Smith has a strong educational background in the field of engineering. Laurence obtained their PhD in Systems Engineering, Operations Research, and Numerical Methods from Carleton University in the period from 2006 to 2011. Before that, they completed their MASc in Systems Engineering with a focus on Machine Intelligence at Carleton University from 2004 to 2006.

Prior to their studies at Carleton University, Laurence earned a BASc in Engineering Physics from The University of British Columbia, which they completed from 1999 to 2004.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Laurence also holds a certification as an Energy Risk Professional from the Global Association of Risk Professionals, which they obtained in January 2014.