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Dubai, Ae

- Played a key role in defining and achieving the team's KPIs by effectively planning and executing initiatives aligned with the division’s strategic vision.- Developed and implemented innovative strategies and procedures resulting in improved team performance, operational efficiency and project delivery times.- Reviewed RFPs and technical deliverables, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, effectively resolving conflicts and overcoming business challenges that were reported directly to VP and CEO level.- Actively promoted a positive, motivational, and inclusive work culture to foster a supportive and collaborative environment, optimizing team productivity.- Contributed to the recruitment, selection, and training processes of new employees.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Achieved savings of ∼20-40% on projects of AED >25M (50-150 GWh) in +45 walk-through audits and +15 investment-grade audits.- Built calibrated energy models of existing facilities in compliance with ASHRAE Level 3 audits using IES VE.- Developed structured data pipelines, automated analyses and ML algorithms using Python, VBA, M and DAX that have allowed ENGIE to undertake the largest and most complex projects till date (∼AED 150M) and complete deliverables in a timely manner.- Led the Digitalization Gap Analysis initiative providing insights on how to implement AI in operational business units.- Designed interactive visuals and business intelligence capabilities for internal and client use through custom-built databases.- Managed, trained, and mentored an intercultural team of 4.- Led the Innovation Committee of the auditing division and proposed various initiatives that have been successfully implemented across business units, yielding an estimated AED 0.71M per annum in man-hour savings, such as:• Developed a flexible Excel-based toolbox with VBA & Python for all technical analyses conducted by the industrial and commercial teams that streamlines the complete auditing process, reducing the man-hours requirements by >25%.• Designed modular control logics of HVAC equipment and KPIs to track energy performance improvement accounting for ∼10% less man-hours per project on start-up.• Created Visio templates that minimize costing risks, facilitate cross-team communication, enhance the corporate image, and reduce the man-hour requirements by ∼12%.

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, Uae

- Partnered with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the development of advanced microclimate and urban energy analysis modeling environment and its validation (Aug 2015 – Oct 2017) resulting in 2 first tier journal publications.- Developed industry-first research-based sustainability KPIs and guidelines for Masdar City (Abu Dhabi, UAE).- Built state-of-the art energy models using IES VE that evaluate the performance of different HVAC setups and allow for informed design decisions in new and existing projects.- Conducted exhaustive energy performance analysis of NZEBs in compliance with Masdar City’s minimum energy requirements.- Studied the influence of the UHI in building energy consumption and mitigations strategies for the city of Abu Dhabi- Led the thermal and momentum CFD simulations at MIST and Transsolar (Munich, Germany – summer 2016).

Madrid Y Alrededores, España

Master Of Science (Msc) In Sustainable Critical Infrastructures, Ingeniería, Gpa: 3.9

Activities and Societies: Building Technology Research Laboratory (BTRL), iEnergy Center. Flagship research project with Massachusetts.

Master Of Science (Msc) In Energy Efficiency In Buildings, Industry And Transport, Energy Efficiency, Grade: 8.5

Activities and Societies: Top third studentThe Master provides insights into the principles of Energy Efficiency applied to the areas.

Bsc In Energy Engineering, Energy

Activities and Societies: End-of-degree thesis with distinctionThe BSc trains professionals in the field of energy process engineering.

Erasmus, Renewable Energy, 8,6

Activities and Societies: Technology Energy Building Environment (TEBE), DENERG