Samaneh Navabpour

Samaneh (Sam) Navabpour, PhD, has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Currently, they are the Director and Head of Portfolio Analytics at OMERS since July 2022. Prior to that, they worked at CPP Investments where they held multiple roles including Portfolio Manager in Portfolio Asset and Factor Research, Senior Associate in Quantitative Research and Portfolio Design, Senior Associate in Portfolio Engineering and Quantitative Strategies, and Associate in Quantitative Equities. Before joining CPP Investments, they worked as a Senior Treasury Analyst at TD. Earlier in their career, Samaneh worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Waterloo and the University of Windsor, a Software Engineer at QNX Software Systems, and a Senior Software Engineer at Niroo Research Institute. Samaneh (Sam) also has experience as a Software Developer at IPM - Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences.

Samaneh (Sam) Navabpour, PhD has a strong education background in computer software engineering and mathematical financial modelling. In 2001, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University. Samaneh (Sam) then pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Windsor, which they completed in 2009. During this time, they also passed Level I of the CFA Program, demonstrating their interest and knowledge in finance.

Samaneh furthered their education by completing their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2014. Their research and studies focused on the field of computer software engineering, showcasing their expertise and dedication in this area. To enhance their skills in mathematical financial modelling, they obtained a Certificate in Mathematical Financial Modelling from Ryerson University in 2015.

Overall, Samaneh (Sam) Navabpour, PhD has a diverse education background with a strong focus on computer software engineering and a keen interest in mathematical financial modelling.