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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Currently, I consult energy companies on various issues.I am currently involved in projects related to:- formulating investment programs for network organizations to implement comprehensive innovative projects to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply;- developing internal business processes for the company;- evaluating the possibility of partial asset management of network organizations to conduct pilot projects for the implementation of modern technologies and improve electricity supply reliability.In some projects, I participate as a consultant, evaluating approaches and offering appropriate solutions. In other projects, I have formed a team to solve specific tasks, acting as the team and project leader, for example, in the formulation of investment programs.

Moscow, Russia

In the Department of Electricity Transportation Services and Loss Reduction, I primarily focused on significant projects for the department and, to a lesser extent, on operational tasks.Role:As a project manager, I participated in projects such as:- implementing a unified platform for all company branches for electricity balance management and integration with smart metering systems;- creating a talent pool for all company branches within the electricity transportation and metering services block;- Implementing AI to identify areas with the highest electricity losses;- conducting competitions between company branches to identify best practices and share experiences;- conducting benchmarking analysis between company branches to compare electricity loss levels and track improvement dynamics.I was involved in processes such as:- preparing legislative proposals;- reviewing loss reduction programs;- conducting on-site inspections of branches;- preparing reports, presentations, and other documents.As a project manager, I was responsible for:- provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress;- determine and define project scope and objectives;- designing risk mitigation plan;- develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan;- supervising team work, including task and deadline management;- overseeing external contractors, ensuring they meet deadlines and fulfill tasks;- collaborating with various company departments;- preparing and organizing negotiations.

Moscow, Russia

Working at the Ministry of Energy of Russia has been a diverse experience, ranging from drafting letters and reports to preparing laws, managing different teams and projects. Over nearly 6 years, I held various roles, from project executor to project and product manager.A few the most important projects:1. Smart Electricity Metering. In 2018, a law was enacted. We succeeded in changing the metering organization principle in Russia and established the mandatory installation of smart meters only.Roles:a) Product Manager (Product: "Law on Smart Metering"):- developed the concept and strategy for phased mandatory implementation of smart metering;- identified and tested various hypotheses;- conducted economic calculations;- formulated backlogs and managed various teams;- presented the product.b) Project Manager:- formed and led various project teams;- set tasks and deadlines, organized discussions, and finalized decisions;- responsible for final project documentation.c) Executor:- prepared letters, reports, presentations, legislative formulations, and other documents;- organized meetings, prepared minutes with final directives.2. Implementation of new reliability indicators (SAIDI, SAIFI).We introduced a new calculation methodology based on international reliability indicators (SAIDI/SAIFI). This methodology was implemented in 2016, earning Russia the highest score in the World Bank's Doing Business ranking.Role - Project Manager:- organized various teams responsible for different lifecycle stages of the project;- supervised technical specialists in network organizations to establish accurate data collection principles;- managed consultants to develop new benchmarking-based target approaches for network organizations;- formulated project backlogs, determined project development principles and directiondefended the project before the Ministry of Energy's leadership;- ensured all official documentation was in order.

Moscow, Russia

For two years, my responsibilities at the company included extensive interaction with government bodies, particularly the Ministry of Energy of Russia.I was part of various project development teams, including those related to electricity supply reliability and energy resource metering.My tasks included:- participating in meetings;- preparing various positions;- handling correspondence;- participating in working groups;- executing project tasks.Additionally, my responsibilities involved understanding industry-regulating documents and providing suggestions for their adjustment when necessary.

Moscow, Russia

I held the position of Technical Specialist:My tasks included:- calculating technical (technological) electricity losses;- reviewing calculations performed by other specialists;- analyzing electricity balances for technical and commercial losses;- interacting with the Ministry of Energy of Russia on these issues.

Yekaterinburg, Russia

Preparation of technical specifications for technological connection to electrical grid.Creation of technical specifications for the design engineer.

Yekaterinburg, Russia

It was a university project where my fellow students and I gained knowledge about 10-110 kW cable lines and assisted in their installation.

Master Of Technology - Mtech, Electric Power Direction, Avg. 4,7 Out Of 5

Activities and Societies: Box, Muay Thai graduate work: "Demand-side management in the wholesale market like option for increasing.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Electric Power Direction, Avg. 4,07 Out Of 5

Activities and Societies: Box, Muay Thai graduation work: "design of backbone and distribution networks, step-down substation"