Laurens Vanpagee

My current role is Vice President of Engineering at JMP Solutions. Over the years I have had the privilege of being involved in many projects that have improved the quality of life for others. Most noticeable of those was a filter-making machine that produced the filter elements used in providing clean drinking water as part of the 2004 tsunami relief effort. Although a small part, knowing that what I was working on at the time had such an important, timely impact was a feeling that I still thrive on today. Most recently I was part of the Rogers Centre Roof modernization project that breathed new life into the control system for a major Toronto landmark. In addition to real-world impact, I have had the pleasure of being involved in many initiatives that have really changed the way we do business. I am a member of the Control System Integrators Association’s (CSIA) Best Practice Committee, which is responsible for setting benchmarks for the system integrator industry. Being part of this group has helped JMP achieve Control Engineering’s coveted award of Control System Integrator of the Year (2009), and has taken our Project Management methodologies, training capabilities, and certifications to new levels. I have really enjoyed being able to change the internal landscape of our company.