Sherine Ibrahim, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Barbados

• Led the strategic design and implementation of sustainable energy projects across the Caribbean region, aligning with the Bank's strategic goals and regional energy objectives.
• Fostered relationships with government agencies, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders to promote sustainable energy initiatives and facilitate the development of bilateral and multilateral.
• Managed the evaluation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Caribbean Regional Electricity Grid Interconnection and Renewable Energy Scaling (CREGI-RES) Project, ensuring the selection of firms based on technical.
• Provided expert advice on renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, and grid interconnection to enhance energy security and sustainability.
• Supervised interdisciplinary teams, providing mentorship and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality project outputs.
• Represented the Bank in high-level meetings and workshops, contributing to policy discussions and regional energy strategies.

Manila, Philippines

• Co-led sector-wide evaluation of ADB 2009 Energy Policy and Program (2009-2019) and co-authored IED evaluation report submitted to ADB Development Evaluation Committee (DEC) in August 2020.
• Contributed as energy expert to the preparation of cross-cutting evaluations (Synthesis Notes, Working Paper and Topical Paper) in compliance with IED work plans and protocols.
• Provided expertise to ADB energy sector operations, including the integration of renewable energy, strengthening the commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation, promotion of supply- and demand-side energy.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Led the implementation of Bangladesh energy portfolio ($3.1 billion as of June 2019) and the supervision and monitoring of ADB development strategies and long-term goals of the country’s energy sector.
• Contributed to the preparation of energy sector component in the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and Country Operational Business Plan (COBP).
• Shared expert views regarding energy pipeline investments through consultations with external and internal stakeholders, including government counterparts, SARD and other ADB departments, DPs, NGOs, civil society, and.
• Represented ADB as co-chair of Local Consultative Group (Energy & Power) in collaboration with the Secretary of Power Division to lead strategic dialogue on policy reforms with government counterparts and other DPs.
• Acted as alternate Head of Portfolio Management Unit (PMU) and managed BRM day-to-day operations.

Mississauga, Ontario

• Exceeded the client’s expectations (PG&E, USA) for successful completion of SCADA upgrade portfolio (US$20 million) of T&D assets within their defined scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Successfully performed financial control functions (bid proposals, project budget, cash flow, client invoicing, change orders).
• Successfully delivered the quarterly commitments for revenue and cost margins and change orders on Firm Price projects ≥ 10% sales.
• Acted as the primary contact to all stakeholders and led several cross-functional teams in complete virtual environment.

Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Led cross-functional matrix teams and successfully managed the implementation of T&D substations portfolio (32 projects - US$1.2 billion).
• Represented TRANSCO in the successful implementation of Emirates National Grid (ENG) project between 2004 and 2007 (US$995 million) as prerequisite of the interconnection of UAE and GCC grids.
• Ensured the compliance of Independent Water and Power Projects (IWPP) operations to Power and Water Purchase Agreement (PWPA) signed with Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA).

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Successfully coordinated and supported all construction, testing and commissioning activities of 400 kV Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) at Taweelah site with TRANSCO Load Despatch Centre (LDC) and IWPP contractors (GTTPC and TAW A2).

Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Successfully managed the implementation of daily corrective and planned preventive maintenance programs in power plant, prepared regular progress reports to plant management and updated the maintenance records of.
• Performed regular inspection program of 400 kV GIS and major maintenance program of 132 kV GIS.

Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Successfully managed the implementation of daily corrective and planned preventive maintenance programs in power plant, prepared regular progress reports to plant management and updated the maintenance records of.
• Successfully performed the regular inspection and major maintenance program of 132 kV GIS.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd.), Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), Good - 72.5%

Activities and Societies: Basketball and Football Teams

G12, High School, Final Total Score - 92.5% (Science Section)

Activities and Societies: Basket Ball and Soccer Teams

G9, Elementary & Middle School

Activities and Societies: Basket Ball Team