Sr. Contributing Analyst - Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Sr. Contributing Analyst

Mike Smith is a 32-year veteran of the utility ‘smart grid’/analytics and smart energy/home business, and is currently Principal Consultant at KLN Group, a consultancy that he leads where he leads and supports a number of thought leadership and market analysis initiatives. Immediately prior to launching KLN Group. he was an Industry Principal at SAS, where he was involved in client engagement, thought leadership, and business development activities to drive growth of the SAS utilities business.

Prior to joining SAS, Mike has led numerous initiatives that have been at the forefront of smart energy technology developments, including founding the industry’s first publication (known today as Power Grid International) and leading numerous research and forum initiatives. With Parks Associates, he is supporting the smart home and smart energy lines of business. Mike is a graduate of San Jose State University (BA, Economics), William Jessup University (MA, Christian Leadership), and is a veteran of the US Army (Captain, Infantry).