Abdullah Waseem

Analyst, Distribution Sector Evolution @ Ontario Energy Board

About

Please feel free to send me an email at abdullah.waseem@ontariotechu.net

Country

Canada

City

Greater Toronto Area

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

IT Project & Program Management, DAX, Microsoft Power Query, Microsoft Power Automate, VBA Excel, Technical Writing, Consumer Protection, Microsoft Access, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation, Tailwind CSS, Agile Project Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Vision, Simulation Software, Utility Regulation, Gitlab, Powershell

Experience

Analyst, Distribution Sector Evolution

Ontario Energy Board

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Analyst, Distribution Policy & Compliance

Ontario Energy Board

2024-3 - 2026-3 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Toronto, ON

Operations Technology Engineer

Hydro One

2023-9 - 2024-3 · 7 mos

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Supported grid modernization and real-time operations technology across Ontario’s largest transmission and distribution utility. Worked within the OT/SCADA environment to enhance system visibility, automate deployment workflows, and improve asset readiness for advanced distribution management (ADMS/EMS) applications. Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to streamline OT software deployments, reducing release cycle times and improving configuration management across critical grid infrastructure. Collaborated with SCADA engineers, grid operators, and field crews to validate device configurations and ensure 99.8% data accuracy in real-time control systems. Also contributed to machine learning forecasting models for solar PV and wind generation. Core technologies: GitLab CI/CD, DevOps, Python, ADMS/EMS, SCADA.

Operations and Maintenance Strategies Analyst

Ontario Power Generation

2023-5 - 2023-9 · 5 mos

Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

Delivered operational insights at one of North America’s largest clean power generators, supporting maintenance strategy optimization across OPG’s nuclear refurbishment. Built interactive dashboards and automated reporting solutions using Power BI, DAX, and SQL to surface actionable intelligence for asset management and maintenance planning teams. Analyzed historical maintenance data and equipment performance trends to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve outage scheduling. Developed standardized KPI reporting frameworks that enabled leadership to benchmark performance and prioritize capital investment decisions. Core technologies: Microsoft Power BI, DAX, SQL, Excel, data visualization, asset analytics.

Institutional Research Assistant

Ontario Tech University

2022-9 - 2023-4 · 8 mos

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Conducted quantitative research and data analysis supporting institutional decision-making at one of Ontario’s fastest-growing universities. Designed and executed survey instruments, cleaned and analyzed large datasets, and produced reports that informed strategic planning, program evaluation, and accreditation processes. Applied statistical analysis and data visualization techniques to translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership. Gained foundational experience in research methodology, stakeholder communication, and translating data into narrative