Umar Waqas

Umar Waqas serves as the Vice President of Grid Modernization and Engineering & Continuous Improvement at GrandBridge Energy Inc., where leadership is provided to a high-performing team focused on delivering innovative technical solutions and managing a $30MM annual capital program. Prior to this role, Umar held the position of Director of Engineering Services at Energy+ Inc., leading teams to ensure reliable electricity delivery and managing capital budgets. Previous experience includes roles as an Energy Efficiency Engineer and Energy Management Advisor at North Bay Hydro, along with consultancy at METSCO Energy Solutions and as an IT Analyst/Programmer at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Umar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University and an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.