Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in the energy sector, the expert specializes in project management, renewable energy, and energy sector policy and regulation. They have led initiatives to develop legal-regulatory frameworks and enhance renewable energy deployment in Armenia, contributing significantly to national and USAID-funded projects. Career highlights include drafting key energy laws and advancing market liberalization. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as heading development programs, being instrumental in capacity-building efforts, enhancing institutional frameworks, and advancing technology-agnostic solutions in the energy sector.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with USAID on energy development initiatives in Armenia. This involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building, focusing on energy sector reforms, renewable energy promotion, and market liberalization. The projects are national in scope, enhancing Armenia's energy security and aligning its legal-regulatory frameworks with EU standards. The expert's work with USAID has significantly contributed to Armenia's economic development within the energy sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the energy sector, the expert has focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and regulatory frameworks. Previously held roles such as Institutional Development Lead and Head of Development Programs Division, their responsibilities have included legal-regulatory framework development, capacity building, and project management. The expert has cross-cutting expertise in cybersecurity regulation and climate change mitigation. Their work is country-specific to Armenia, where they have contributed to national energy reforms and international development projects. Extensive experience in Armenia has provided a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics within the country's energy sector.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Armenian speaker and has professional working proficiency in English and Russian. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects in the energy sector. No formal language certifications are specified.

Background includes a Ph.D. in Engineering, Power Engineering from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, completed in 2019. The expert also obtained a Research Engineer Degree in Power Engineering in 2008 and a Master's Degree in Engineering Management in 2005, both from the State Engineering University of Armenia. Additionally, they specialized in Energy Saving and Management in 2003 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Economy of Enterprises in the Field of Energy from the same institution, all based in Armenia.