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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Extensive qualitative and quantitative modelling of the proposed Restructured Energy Market (REM) framework in Alberta- Modelling of the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) and their impact on the Alberta electricity market- Provide subject matter expertise in electrical systems and markets to all levels of industry (government, market participants, stakeholders)- Developed numerous custom python/SQL based analytical tools to evaluate various aspects of the Alberta electricity market

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

-Assist the forecasting and analytics team in developing long term capacity expansion forecasts for the Alberta electrical grid using AURORA-Forecast market reliability metrics using SERVM stochastic modelling software-Develop ad-hoc analysis on generation and load drivers in the Alberta electricity market-Develop Excel, Python, SQL, PowerBI based analytical tools for forecasting purposes-Various financial analysis projects related to developments in the Alberta electrical grid including: levelized cost of energy calculations (LCOE) for a suite of generation technologies (abated natural gas, wind, solar, nuclear, energy storage), discounted cash flow analysis of B2B AC/DC Intertie Converters, emissions cost comparison for carbon capture and sequestration (CCUS) on cogeneration facilities-Provide subject matter expertise on the physical mechanisms underlying power generation technologies and transmission systems

-MSc research associate in the atomic and molecular (AMO) physics laboratory -Thesis: https://prism.ucalgary.ca/items/2c2847cd-9aa1-4089-9c59-4a003920f038-Developed expertise in high resolution infrared spectroscopy of weakly bound molecular clusters (van der Waals clusters)-Produced quantum mechanical, symmetry, and group theoretical calculations for the determination of absorption transitions of numerous gaseous complexes (CO2-H2O, CO2-Kr, CO2-Ar, etc.) many of which are of immediate environmental importance-Developed a Python based optimization analysis of silicon photonic optical cavities, grating couplers based on silicon-on-sapphire wafer platforms for the eventual end use goal of on-chip trace CO2 detection at ambient temperatures-Expertise in optical table design including handling of high pressure gases and optical bench components (high power mid-infrared optical sources (OPO and QCL lasers), mirrors, lenses, beam splitters, choppers, polarizers, etalons, reference gas cells, vaccuum chambers, LN2 cooled detectors)-Demonstrated high quality, effective scientific writing (see Academic Publication Section for links to samples)

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Teaching assistant for four first and second year undergraduate physics courses• Responsible for teaching laboratory components for first year electromagnetism and mechanics courses (course size 24+ students)• Guest lecturer for PHYS 371 "Introduction to Energy"• Other duties include grading, assignment creation, tutoring, exam preparation, syllabus management

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Perform in-depth statistical/numerical analysis on such concepts as energy pricing and optimization, competitor offer behavior, market fundamentals and settlement• Responsible for the real time and day ahead energy pricing/dispatch strategy for Capital Powers fleet of electrical generation assets• Responsible for natural gas balancing/procurement for CPC generation assets• Responsible for optimizing real time physical power position through import/export flows on the various tie lines and through financial deals with other market counterparts

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Developed complex statistical/analytical models to value and predict financial metrics for the Genesee and Hydro PPAs• Developed a detailed knowledge of PPA (Power Purchase Arrangements) in the Alberta electricity system. Applied this knowledge through the analysis/settlement of Force Majeure claims with various counterparts including Capital Power, TransAlta, TransCanada and ATCO• Lead analyst in settling Change in Law claims for the Genesee PPA• Carry out settlement functions of the Genesee and Hydro PPAs• Responsible for energy, DDS and AS offers for the Genesee PPA• Conduct detailed market analysis on such concepts as pool price/gas price relationships, pool price/temperature relationships, supply cushion metrics, and offer behavior dynamics

Master Of Science - Msc, Atomic/Molecular Physics

• Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00 • Thesis: High-Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of CO2-Kr and water-CO2 Complexes in the 3.5-4.3 μm Region &.

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Physics

• Faculty of Science Dean’s List • Graduated with Distinction • Thesis: Symmetry breaking of the bending mode of CO2 in the presence of Ar

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcomm, Finance, General

• Graduated with Distinction