President
Veer Renewables, Canada
Dr. Mike Optis is a world-leading expert in the intersection of meteorology, data science, and wind energy. Throughout his 15-year career, he has held roles with consultants, developers, and research institutes. He has led several large scale research projects and has authored many high-impact academic articles and industry reports. Leveraging this expertise, Dr. Optis founded Veer Renewables in 2022. The company provides advanced R&D solutions for wind energy stakeholders, and focuses in particular on wake modeling, wind resource assessment, and operational performance analysis.