Leonard Olien is an expert in analytics, electricity markets and renewable energy. Since completing an MSc. in Mathematics at McGill University, Leonard has performed analytical and financial analysis in five different industries. Most recently, Leonard has been evaluating opportunities and providing market analysis for wind, solar and energy storage projects across North America. Leonard is currently pursuing a PhD in Financial Mathematics at University of Calgary, doing research on stochastic models of electricity prices and the impact of increased renewable energy deployment.

Experience

• Experienced professional with more than twenty years of advanced analytical modelling and policy experience in four industries including over 10 GW of renewable electricity projects.
• Productive contributor to eight industry reports and six peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong interpersonal skills from interaction with clients, supervisors and colleagues from different backgrounds and at various levels of an organization.
• Developed and implemented policy strategy for energy storage for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.