Hamid Rahmanifard, P.Eng., Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• As a Senior Analyst at Capital Power, I play a pivotal role in managing the electricity supply chain across Canada and the US. My responsibilities include:
• Conducting comprehensive macroeconomic analysis, including inflation, GDP, interest rates, and FX rates.
• Forecasting fuel prices for all gas hubs in Canada and the US, as well as hydrogen.
• Analyzing Alberta Internal Load demand, covering both existing and emerging loads (Energy Efficiency, EVs, Building Electrification).
• Developing and maintaining Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) models for core technologies (wind, solar, battery, gas) and emerging technologies (geothermal, biomass, nuclear, hydrogen, offshore wind).
• Enhancing model efficiency by redesigning and fully automating existing models using Excel (VBA), Python, and R.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• As a key contributor to the transition towards a sustainable energy future, I develop and analyze models that support the decarbonization of the Canadian energy system. My work focuses on:
• Developed the Net-Zero Energy Systems Transition (NZEST) model for the Canadian energy system by province and sector, utilizing Python and Excel to simulate market share transitions to zero-emission fuels and carbon.
• Identified challenges for heat building decarbonization in Alberta and compared different pathways (electrification and low carbon gases) by constructing a heat demand model using Python and macro-Excel.
• Conducted detailed techno-economic analyses and environmental assessments on various energy system components, including:o Hydrogen and ammonia production from fossil fuels (bitumen and natural gas),o Carbon capture.
• Stayed informed on the latest scientific and gray literature related to a low carbon hydrogen economy, including technologies and strategies adopted by other jurisdictions.
• Prepared comprehensive technical reports and modeling tools for use by project developers, policymakers, investors, and researchers to explore opportunities and inform policy and investment decisions.

Calgary, Canada Area

• As a Data-Driven Energy Analyst at the Canadian Energy Research Institute, I specialize in optimizing hydrocarbon production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through advanced modeling and analytics. My.
• Identified relevant parameters for hydrocarbon production through statistical analysis, and prepared a comprehensive database for all wells in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basins and the eastern offshore field.
• Developed and implemented analytical models for production forecasting using data analytics techniques such as regressions in MATLAB and Python.
• Monitored oil and gas flows across Canada and the US to prepare supply and demand statistics for developing predictive outlook models.
• Led the Canadian natural gas pathways project with a focus on GHG emission reduction from the natural gas network in Canada using Python and Macro Excel.
• Conducted a 20-year outlook of Canadian oil sands, crude oil, and natural gas production and direct emission quantifications using GeoSCOUT and Python.

Ahvaz

• As a data-driven energy analyst, my role involves:
• Collaborated with Business Analysts, BI Team, and other systems analysts to analyze business requirements and translate them into Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence solutions for energy sector clients.
• Identified relevant parameters for hydrocarbon production through statistical analysis, and prepared a new database for three Iranian oil and gas reservoirs in MySQL using R.
• Worked with Data Engineers to understand raw data and create engineered features that improved predictive model performance through various statistical analyses.
• Deployed and executed Artificial Intelligence theories from various Machine Learning (ML) models and algorithms to model first-year hydrocarbon production in MATLAB.
• Discovered, designed, and developed analytical methods to support novel approaches of data processing for maximizing oil and gas recovery in R.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd

Master Of Science - Ms