Key skills and expertise

With 23 years of experience, the expert specializes in renewable energy, focusing on solar and wind project development, feasibility studies, and grid connection. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives, such as a 30MW solar plant in Ukraine. Key qualifications encompass project supervision, procurement, HR, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included managing operations and maintenance for large-scale energy projects in roles such as COO and Country Director. The expert is adept in legislative adaptation for energy efficiency and has successfully collaborated with international donors and stakeholders.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the European Investment Bank (EIB), USAID, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in renewable energy and infrastructure. The expert has worked on national and regional projects in locations such as Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, focusing on solar and wind energy development, municipal infrastructure programs, and energy efficiency strategies.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including renewable energy, rural and urban development, pollution and waste management, and electrical and mechanical engineering. Previously held roles such as Project Manager, COO, and Country Director, overseeing project development, supervision, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating renewable energy technologies into infrastructure projects, with a geographic scope spanning Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. The work often involves collaboration with international stakeholders on regional and country-specific initiatives. The expert has extensive geographic experience in countries such as Ukraine, Israel, USA, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, and Germany, with a deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in Ukraine.

Languages and education

Bringing language proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, with basic proficiency in Hebrew, the expert has utilized these skills in various international contexts, including work in multilingual teams across countries such as Ukraine, Israel, and the USA. The expert holds a Master of Engineering degree with distinction from Donbas State Engineering Academy in Ukraine and studied European Law at the Institute of Legislation of the Parliament of Ukraine. Additional certifications include Green Energy Finance at RENAC AG, Sustainable Management at the Swedish Institute of Management, and several FIDIC accredited trainings. The educational background encompasses engineering, law, and energy management, with studies conducted in Ukraine and internationally.