I am a senior professional who has spent the bulk of my career engaged within the mining and energy sector. My key strengths include conducting due diligence and data analysis to support strategic decision making. My reputation and capabilities have been employed by businesses such as Centamin Egypt at Investec, Lundin Gold at CD Capital and African Finance Corporation whilst at Parsons Brinckerhoff. Specialist Capabilities include:-Due Diligence: When at Parsons Brinckerhoff, undertook due diligence for African Finance Corporation on 13 potential investments over a 5 month period.Data Analysis: When at CD undertook sector screening by country and commodity to generate target investment portfolio. One specific output led to CD Capital successfully raising $350m from US based endowments and foundation organisations.Strategy: When at GEM Management defined the strategy on the approach to the target in a $400m public marker acquisition under the UK Takeover Code.I attribute my competencies and capabilities in the following way;-1. Adept at cutting through the technical jargon to provide actionable insights.2. Visible in client-side operations in several internationally based locations.3. Have operated successfully with varied stakeholder groups, across multiple jurisdictions with complex legal/regulatory operating environments.I am currently open to connections and discussion around potentially suitable opportunities. Stephen.cooper74@icloud.com