Experienced with identifying growth opportunities and developing strategies to capitalize on them. Utilizes analytical skills to drive business development initiatives. Track record of effective team leadership and successful project management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SOLUTION ENGINEER
SIEMENS ENERGY
11.2023 - Current
Engaged in establishing, fostering and facilitating lasting cooperation between the end-user, investor and solution provider in the area of industrial decarbonization of process industries covering metal processing, paper & pulp, industrial electrification, hydrogen technologies implementation, datacenters and heat storages
MEMBER OF EXPERTS' WORKING GROUPS FOR EU CHAPTER 15 AND 27 (ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION)
SERBIA'S NATIONAL CONVENTION OF EU
09.2016 - Current
- Expertise support to Serbian Government agenda in the EU accession process, capacity building, and addressing cross sector market needs on local, provincial and national strategies’ level
- Dissemination of own experience for the purpose of improving the investment climate, regional cross-sector capacity building, and defining common interest in future cross-sector innovation investment programs for the purpose of contributing to a growing pool of stakeholders, knowledge and information
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
STARK ENERGY
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed the ESG-alignment and CBAM preparedness of Western Balkan companies for sustainable investment decisions
- Conducted market analysis for hydrogen technology investment in Western Balkans, including value chain analysis, stakeholder mapping, and risk assessment
- Outlined risk mitigation approaches for informed investment in the hydrogen sector, promoting the advancement of sustainable energy solutions
- Contributed to the integration of sustainable practices in the Western Balkans energy market by identifying investment opportunities
PROJECT MANAGER
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY FUTURA, METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Managing CIRCLE (Circular Innovation and Resilient City Labs in the Adrion Region) project funded through Interreg/ADRION program of the ERDF (part of IPA-II Fund), which focuses on environmental remediation, climate change mitigation, and creating new green energy businesses in the Balkan region
- Assessment of investment and M&A opportunities in the region of southeast Europe related to stakeholders involved in power and energy market and decarbonization linked business lines.
- Establishing a pool of ESG focused partners for the purpose of building capacities to participate in other public and private funded projects managed by local and international stakeholders and partners
SENIOR CONSULTANT
IPC GMBH
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Developing a baseline study for a commercial bank on energy efficiency investment potentials of paper, wood, food and plastic processing machines market in the Western Balkans, for the purpose of precise programming of financial support / stimulative measures for companies to invest in energy efficient equipment
- Covering the markets of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, N. Macedonia and Serbia
CIVITTA SERBIA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Coordination and managing of European Commission and UNDP funded projects in Europe and Asia focusing, main focus on start-ups scaling up and environment protection and ESG measures
- Assessing the impact of improper persistent organic pollutants waste management plans (in B&H)
- Assessing the impact of and constraints to developing green H2 industry infrastructure in cooperation with companies and investors from Germany (w/ Serbian German Chamber of Commerce)
- Assessing possibilities of using European funding for installing PV panels on large industrial facilities
- Conducting public and private sector project and investment management consulting, and acting as contact point for CIVITTA Serbia with other offices for new opportunities development
PROJECT MANAGER
PROVIDUS & STORK ENERGY
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Defining KPIs and companies’ annual business development and risk assessment in project planning
- Introducing innovative energy efficiency solutions in covid19 emergency facilities
- Mapping stakeholders on regional market and establishing initial contact
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
GLOBILX
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Investment consulting and market due diligence for manufacturing UAVs to prevent natural disasters in southeast Europe and central Asia
- Baseline assessment of targeted companies for potential M&As conducted through Asian equity funds
ECONOMIC ADVISOR
INDIAN EMBASSY IN BELGRADE
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Providing India’s state authorities detailed market analysis and assessment reports of current political, economic and investment issues
- Managing communication, cooperation and facilitation of meetings with relevant stakeholder from government, nongovernment, industrial or institutional sector (i.e. Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting)
- Consolidating key stakeholders pool of India’s business community in Serbia and streamlining them towards innovation investments
PROJECT MANAGER
ENERGY SYSTEM INTEGRATOR
09.2012 - 07.2019
- Managing and developing capital infrastructure investments in European and Asian market via integrative PPP models with host states and IFIs
- Responsible for defining project’s KPIs with all necessary contingency and risk mitigation/control plans related to predefined time, budget, scope and quality constraints, throughout project/investment lifecycle
- Engaged in and/or responsible of design and project/program documentation drafting (i.e. environmental and social impact assessments, feasibility and product/service/market due diligence studies)
- Handling communication with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance all of their interests throughout the project lifecycle as well as compliance with international ESG standards and SDGs
- Drafting contracting and procurement related documentation (i.e. Letters of Intention, Memorandums of Understanding, Requests for Quotations / Proposals, Terms of References, Contracts etc.)
ACADEMY RESPONSIBLE AND PROJECT MANAGER
TUV SUD SERBIA
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Managed World Bank Group Project (Project ID P092999) for capacity building of marginalized groups of people in undeveloped eastern Serbian regions (Bor and Majdanpek) targeting over 120 beneficiaries
- Facilitating communication and cooperation with key project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Managing and supervising trainings for internal and lead ISO/IEC auditors for integrated quality standards and food-related standards
PROJECT MANAGER
UNECO / SINGIDUNUM UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
12.2010 - 09.2011
- Participated in Cross Border Institution Building (CBIB) project team financed by Instrument for pre-accession (IPA) fund of European Union
- Responsible for project related data collection, assessment and processing, monitoring project activities, project delivery, financial resources, accounting for reliability of financial documentation, preparing working plans and incorporating them in Gant charts, flowcharts, activity diagrams and other relevant project documentation
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT / POLICY ADVISER
GOVERNMENT OF SERBIA, MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Engaged in cross-sector stakeholders’ working group assembled for drafting, preparing and adoption of the Law on Youth and Strategy for Youth Development of Republic of Serbia
- Provided guidance and expertise in legalizing the recognition and valuation of voluntary youth work
- Involved in team facilitation, capacity building and knowledge sharing
INTERNATIONAL OFFICER / EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
AEGEE-EUROPE
12.2006 - 12.2010
- Managing EC projects; Chairperson to Liaison Agency of AEGEE-Europe responsible for communication with institutions such as CoE, UNDP, EC, World Bank, EUNIC, UN and UNESCO
Education
Ph.D. - Construction Project Management
Singidunum University
Belgrade, Serbia
12-2025
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Belgrade, School of Mechanical Engineering
02-2011
Skills
Strategic thinking
Customer engagement
Sales support
Requirements gathering
Technical presentations
Team collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Detail-oriented
Customer relationship management
Risk assessment
Oral and written communications
Complex Problem-solving
Issue resolution
Project management
Project planning
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): SERBIAN | CROATIAN | BOSNIAN | MONTENEGRIN
Senior Associate Consultant at INFOSYS PVT LTD, CLIENTS- Siemens Gamesa and Siemens EnergySenior Associate Consultant at INFOSYS PVT LTD, CLIENTS- Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy