Daniel Schmidt
About Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt is a Pipeline Capacity Analyst at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Purdue University.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Daniel Schmidt has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as a Pipeline Capacity Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on analyzing pipeline capacity and optimizing operations within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked as a Gas Engineer at CenterPoint Energy from 2018 to 2021, where he gained experience in system design and project management specific to the downstream gas utilities sector.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Schmidt holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. He also pursued further education at Purdue University, earning a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, he is expanding his knowledge in computational methods and numerical analysis through a Master's Degree program. His expertise includes modern data analytics tools and methods, particularly in Machine Learning.
Background
Daniel Schmidt's educational journey began at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, where he earned his High School Diploma from 2005 to 2009. He then attended Louisiana State University, where he studied Petroleum Engineering from 2014 to 2015 before completing his degree from 2014 to 2018. His early career included various roles at Louisiana State University, including Research Assistant and Supplemental Instructor, where he contributed to academic projects and supported student learning.
Professional Experience at Louisiana State University
During his time at Louisiana State University in 2017, Daniel Schmidt held multiple positions, including Researcher and Supplemental Instructor. As a Researcher, he contributed to academic research projects for two months, while his role as a Supplemental Instructor lasted four months, during which he assisted students in their studies. These experiences provided him with foundational skills in research and teaching, complementing his engineering education.