Connor Smith

Connor Smith has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Connor started their career in 2009 with an internship as a Soil Conservationist at USDA-NRCS. Connor then interned as a System Installer and Office Assistant at Plan It Solar, Inc. in 2009. In 2011, Connor worked as a Monitoring Technician and Sales Representative at Lifetime Solar, where they set up and operated monitoring equipment for solar PV arrays, conducted site visits, and sold solar systems to residential and commercial customers.

In 2012, Connor joined Bender Rosenthal Inc. as a Research Analyst, where they analyzed data and conducted research. Connor then worked at CH2M HILL as an Environmental Planner from 2013 to 2014, before transitioning to the role of Regulatory Compliance Coordinator from 2014 to 2015. In these roles, they coordinated environmental inspectors and provided training on regulatory compliance for gas pipeline construction sites.

From 2015 to 2018, Connor worked as an Energy Specialist at the California Energy Commission. Connor managed annual electricity market procurement reporting for retail sellers in California and handled the annual Power Content Labels for retail suppliers of electricity.

Since 2018, Connor has been working at Clean Power Research. Initially, they served as a Software Delivery Manager and was promoted to Senior Software Delivery Manager in October 2021. In this role, they manage the SaaS software product, PowerClerk, and has successfully launched multiple utilities into production under the PowerClerk platform. Connor has also established IT web service integrations for PowerClerk customers and manages a support inbox for technical support. Additionally, Connor presents at conferences and hosts user group sessions to exchange design concepts and ideas.

Overall, Connor's work experience showcases their expertise in renewable energy, regulatory compliance, project management, and software delivery.

Connor Smith has a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco, which they obtained from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies/Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz from 2008 to 2010. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in Organizational Greenhouse Gas Accounting and a Certificate of Proficiency from The Climate Registry in January 2018. In June 2015, they also obtained a certification as a Renewable Energy Professional from the Association of Energy Engineers.