Steven Burns is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the Smart Cities, Smart Utilities, and IoT sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Consultant at Itron, Inc. since January 2018, Steven is involved in complex deal system architecture design, business development, partnership management, and customer demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to this role, Steven was a Senior Sales Engineer at Silver Spring Networks, focusing on smart grid business development until the company's acquisition by Itron. Additionally, Steven's background includes positions such as Innovation and Low Carbon Engineer at Western Power Distribution, where notable projects included the Lincolnshire Low Carbon Hub, and various roles at Central Networks, culminating in Senior Project Manager. Steven holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham.