Brandon Orr
About Brandon Orr
Brandon Orr serves as the Associate Vice President of Product at Urban SDK, where he focuses on integrating technology with urban planning. He has extensive experience in sustainable transportation and has held various leadership roles in the field of urban mobility.
Current Role at Urban SDK
Brandon Orr serves as the Associate Vice President of Product at Urban SDK, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on product development and innovation within the urban planning sector. His experience in this capacity builds upon his previous role as Director of Planning at Urban SDK, where he worked for one year from 2023 to 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience in Urban Planning
Prior to his current role, Brandon Orr held several positions in urban planning. He worked as the Mobility Planning Lead at T.Y. Lin International from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was a Transportation Project Manager at Stantec for 11 months in 2020-2021 and a Transportation Planner at the same company from 2016 to 2020. He also served as a Transportation Planner at IBI Group from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
Brandon Orr studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (B.ES) with Honours in Urban Planning, Co-op from 2009 to 2013. His educational foundation in urban planning has informed his professional career and contributions to sustainable transportation models.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Brandon has demonstrated leadership in the urban planning community through his role as Vice Chair of Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) Toronto from 2017 to 2019. He has also contributed to discussions on advancements in smart city technologies by participating in industry forums. His focus includes integrating technology with urban planning to enhance community engagement.
Contributions to Urban Mobility Solutions
Brandon Orr has a strong track record in developing innovative urban mobility solutions. He has experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing data-driven strategies aimed at improving urban infrastructure efficiency. His work emphasizes the importance of sustainable transportation models in urban environments.