Gord Schmidt
About Gord Schmidt
Gord Schmidt is a Senior Solution Consultant at OnePlan and a Virtual Technology Specialist at Microsoft Canada, with extensive experience in project management solutions. He specializes in creating custom reports and dashboards and has held various roles in consulting and technology since the late 1990s.
Work at OnePlan
Gord Schmidt has been employed at OnePlan as a Senior Solution Consultant since 2020. In this role, he focuses on ensuring successful project outcomes by providing tailored solutions for project management needs. His responsibilities include creating custom reports and dashboards that enhance project visibility and control.
Current Role at Microsoft Canada
Since 2008, Gord Schmidt has worked at Microsoft Canada as a Virtual Technology Specialist in Enterprise Project Management. His expertise lies in deploying Microsoft Project Online and Microsoft Project Server, where he trains organizations to effectively utilize these tools for project management. He has accumulated over 16 years of experience in this position.
Previous Experience at Agora Consulting Partners
Gord Schmidt worked at Agora Consulting Partners as a Consultant from 2002 to 2019, totaling 17 years of experience. During his tenure, he contributed to various consulting projects, focusing on project management solutions and client engagement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Gord Schmidt studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) degree with a focus on Combinatorics & Optimization and Computer Science from 1989 to 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and solution architecture.
Leadership Role at MPUG
Since 2014, Gord Schmidt has served as the President of the Greater Toronto Area Chapter of the Microsoft Project Users Group (MPUG). In this leadership role, he engages with project management professionals and promotes best practices in the use of Microsoft Project tools within the community.