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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

- Lead the Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration work stream- Development DER stream into the SWIS Engineering Roadmap- Support the implementation of the Western Australian (WA) DER Roadmap action plan- Engineering support to WA's Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot - Project Symphony- Lead AEMO's interactions with partners in relation to the solar backstop mechanism in WA- Assessments and reviews of Technical Standards AS4777- Lead the investigation of DER roles into the System Restart Plan- Technical and engineering support in the WA DER Register update- Lead AEMO's interactions in relation to Cyber Security for DER Orchestration in WA

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

- Increased client acquisition by 140% and drove stakeholder engagement by leading business development and expanding opportunities. - Designed and deployed the go-to-market strategy for the launching of a new energy trading product.- Supported the development of cutting-edge technology solutions to the energy sector, including a blockchain-based energy trading platform and a microgrid and virtual power plant management platform.- Oversaw 7 experts, leading the team in the ongoing development of a business model for an energy aggregator.- Managed communication with the product manager to ensure a smooth interaction between business operations and the technical team.- Developed, maintained and enhanced business relationships with key stakeholders in South America and Oceania.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Led the company's expansion and growth into the Australian market, built and managed relationships with key stakeholders in the energy industry, and prospected new business opportunities.- Delivered a robust microgrid feasibility study for the City of Melbourne's famous Queen Victoria Market.- Conducted preliminary analysis for the feasibility study, performed market analysis, calculated costs, reviewed the report, and presented findings to senior management at the City of Melbourne.- Developed clear presentations and pitched to potential investors across Brazil, Chile, India, Colombia and Australia.- Pitched the Virtual Power Plant company’s solution in Chile, securing a pilot project.

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

- Managed daily operations at the early stages of the business, designed the company's international expansion strategy, and provided optimal support to the software development team.- Led negotiations, securing a Research and Development (R&D) grant of AUD1.3m as well as securing a place for the company in the Startupbootcamp's energy acceleration program in Australia.

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany