Summary
Gord Stephen is an energy systems researcher and engineer with 11 years of experience bridging techno-economic modeling, operations research, and production software for power systems. Currently a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, he combines academic rigor with applied research roles—most recently at NREL where he led development of the Probabilistic Resource Adequacy Suite (PRAS). His work spans resource adequacy assessment, power system planning, and integration of variable and energy-limited resources, with recent research focused on carbon-free grid innovation at Imperial College London. Gord’s background in policy-focused analysis and smart-grid evaluation (Natural Resources Canada, University of Waterloo) gives him a rare ability to translate complex models into actionable planning and policy insights. Based in London, he pairs deep quantitative skills with practical software design to deliver reproducible, production-ready tools for electricity market and reliability analysis.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Washington
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc) Engineering Physics - Electrical Specialization, Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc) Engineering Physics - Electrical Specialization at Queen's University
Master of Environmental Studies (MES) Environment and Resource Studies, Master of Environmental Studies (MES) Environment and Resource Studies at University of Waterloo
French, English