Founder and CEO: Polina Vasilenko
Education: M. Eng. Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (Russia) and MSc. Renewable Energy, Ocean Energy (Germany).
After 14 years in the oil and gas energy sector, Polina decided to make a fundamental career change and do something useful for the planet. She left her rich, comfortable life and moved into renewable energy technologies.
After obtaining her second Masters in Germany, she developed a new project: “The Floating Solar Power Plant, Based on Recycled Plastic”. She is convinced that it can help to solve three important global problems: Land scarcity, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mismanaged plastic waste.
COO: Musa Taramov
Education: MEng. University of Oil and Gas (Russia) and MSc. Heriot Watt University (UK)
Musa has high education degrees in geophysics and economic management disciplines. He started his career in 1997 as Seismic engineer in Russian geophysical company. His responsibilities at that time were related to field crew management, data acquisition, troubleshooting of electronic equipment, QA/QC of data records and other.
Starting from 2004 he switched the carrier from geosciences to upstream and joined Well Intervention and Stimulation department in Schlumberger. Throughout different job assignments and training programs aimed to develop the technical and managerial skills. He had been participating in several unconventional development projects in Kuwait, managed offshore operations in Caspian Sea as well.
Musa switched his interests towards Renewable Energy sector and wants to apply his knowledge in innovative project.
Marketing Manager: Elly Ansari
Education: Master in International Management and Commerce (Toulouse School of Management)
Sales and Marketing Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Apparel and Fashion, Technology and Hospitality Industry. Experienced in Digital Marketing, Business Development, Sales,Communication, and CRM. Elly was in charge of obtaining and optimizing sales and marketing channels, market analysis and supporting in product development and launch of new products.
External Relations Manager: Mukhammadjon Ikromov
Education: BA in Political Science (Institute of Oriental Studies); MSc. in International Relations (University of St. Andrews); Master of Public Policy – ongoing (Willy Brandt School).
Mukhammadjon has obtained sufficient experience in public and political administration as well as management in sustainable development area through governmental jobs. His research interests include energy security, renewables, green politics, and he is currently on the way to securing his The Master of Public Policy Degree in Germany with a special focus on renewable energy deployment in developing countries. Mukhammadjon enhances his research horizon by frequently taking part in multiple energy training programs and workshops delivered by international organizations, such as International Energy Agency, Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank.
Project Leader (China): David Liu
Education: MSc. Engineering Mechanics (Dalian University of Technology) and PhD Structural Engineering (Zhejiang University).
With more than 15 years offshore engineering R&D and EPC experience. Has been working as Project Manager in CIMC Raffles Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd.
Since 2004, David has led or been involved in a series of R&D offshore engineering projects, including semi-submersible drilling rigs, self-elevating wind turbine installation units, offshore power-plant barge with LNG, marine ranch, deep sea cage, marine renewable energy, offshore solar power plant, decommissioning of offshore projects.
