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Raphael Oluwaseun George

Technical Operations Lead (sierra Leone, Liberia And Benin) at Energicity

Raphael Oluwaseun George FIMC, CMC® has a diverse range of work experience in the energy sector. Raphael is currently the Technical Operations Lead at Energicity, where they coordinate and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define operational priorities and report on system performance. Raphael also performs data analysis to identify and address system failures.

Prior to their current role, Raphael served as the Engineering Lead for Energy Storage Solutions at Sunhive Ltd. Raphael was responsible for overseeing the engineering team and managing energy storage projects.

Raphael also has experience as a Founding Partner at Everon, where they played a key role in the establishment and development of the company.

In their previous roles, Raphael worked as a Regional Operations Engineer at Starsight Energy, where they focused on operations in the South-South region of Nigeria. Raphael also worked as an Energy Systems Engineer at Sunhive Ltd, where they were involved in site surveys, energy modeling, and the design and installation of photovoltaic power systems.

Additionally, Raphael has worked as a Sustainability and Climate Change Advisor at the Lagos State Electricity Board, where they provided expertise on carbon neutrality and climate change initiatives. Raphael also worked as an Operations Team Lead at Lagos Solar, where they were responsible for solar PV system design, installation, and maintenance.

Raphael's early career included positions as an Electrical Technician at Gestep Engineering and as an Intern Implementation and Support Engineer at ipNX Nigeria Limited, where they gained experience in radio link surveys, base station installation and integration, and network troubleshooting.

Overall, Raphael Oluwaseun George FIMC, CMC® has a strong background in technical operations, engineering, and sustainability in the energy sector.

Raphael Oluwaseun George FIMC, CMC® has an extensive education background and multiple certifications in various fields. In 2023, they completed the Sustainability Practitioner Programme at the University of Cambridge. Prior to this, from 2021 to 2022, they pursued a Master of Engineering degree in Renewable & New Energy Systems at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Raphael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, which they obtained from 2012 to 2017. During their time at Obafemi Awolowo University, they specialized in Energy and Environmental Engineering/Power and Machinery Technology.

In 2016, Raphael received a Certificate in Climate Change from Macquarie University. Furthermore, in 2009 and 2010, they obtained a National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Ogun State Institute of Technology.

Alongside their education, Raphael has also obtained several certifications. Notably, they obtained the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation from ICMCI in February 2023. Raphael is also a Fellow at the Institute of Management Consultants-Nigeria, achieved in the same month and year. Additionally, they completed the Sustainability Practitioner Programme from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in March 2023.

Other certifications include Facility Management Professional (FMP) from Alpha Mead Group in August 2021, ISO 9001 Quality Management System: Associate from SkillFront in June 2021, and ISO 5001:2018 Energy Management System Awareness from The International Association for Chemical Safety™ in March 2021. Raphael has also completed various courses in project development, design thinking, Scrum, and energy-related topics.

Overall, Raphael Oluwaseun George FIMC, CMC® has a diverse educational background and a wide range of certifications that demonstrate their expertise and commitment to sustainable practices, engineering, and management consulting.

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