Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience, the expert excels in project management and leadership across multi-billion-dollar international projects in energy, procurement, and resource management. Key qualifications include strong skills in contract negotiation and administration, which have led to significant cost savings and efficiency improvements. Expertise includes managing complex projects from concept to commissioning, engaging stakeholders, and leading diverse teams. Career highlights include securing EUR 6+ million in savings and successfully defending major contractual claims. The expert is a Chartered Engineer and PMP certified, with a proven track record in both local and global initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving strategic planning, execution, and delivery phases, meeting client requirements and international norms. Responsibilities have included maintaining stakeholder engagement throughout project life cycles, successfully navigating concurrent tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The expert has been involved in various delivery roles across a vast array of gated phases and contract types, including concept/FEED, detail design, product development, and commissioning in both onshore and offshore locations.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in energy, procurement, administration, SME & private sector, program & resource management, research, finance, and accounting, the expert has held leadership roles such as Senior Contracts Engineer and Contracts Manager. Responsibilities have included managing large-scale international projects and complex contract negotiations. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital solutions in procurement and infrastructure projects. Geographic experience spans Belgium, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, UAE, UK, Ukraine, and the USA. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Kazakhstan and Kuwait, through long-term assignments and strategic projects.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Italian, with upper-intermediate proficiency in Russian and French, and basic knowledge of Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including leading international projects and engaging with multilingual teams across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. With a background in Corporate Finance, the expert holds a PhD from Università degli Studi di Trieste, Italy. They completed an MBA at SDA Bocconi in Milan, focusing on SME strategy and general management. Additionally, they earned an MSc in Engineering from Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy, with a concentration in Industrial Electronics and Manufacturing Management. Their education also includes an exchange program at the University of California, San Diego, in Advanced Manufacturing, and a visiting student experience at Boston University, USA.