Leni Ebrada

Experience

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  Distribution Management Committee

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

  Senior Engineer

  Tasks:● Conducted consolidation and preparation of reports on the output of the Distribution Technical Standards Subcommittee, Distribution Reliability and Protection Subcommittee, Distribution Tariff and Framework Subcomittee, Distribution Metering and Settlements Subcommittee and Distribution Rules and Revision Subcommittee● Prepared reguar and special reports as required by the respective Chairman of theSubcommittee● Monitored and evaluated compliance plans to the Philippine Distribution Code submitted by distribution utilities (DUs) and assist in the preparation of compliance reports to the Energy Regulatory Commission● Conducted evaluation on the interruption and reliability performances submitted by DUs● Conducted studies on the monthly operations report pertaining to distribution system loss and other technical data submitted by DUs● Conducted evaluation and made recommendations on the proposed major distribution system reinforcement and expansion project of DUs● Conducted technical research relevant with electric power distribution sector as required by Subcommittees Show less

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  Thammasat University

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Junior Research Fellow

  Research work done in the Catalysis Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering include:● Using pinch method in optimizing heat exchanger networks ● Using Aspen Energy Analyzer (Aspen Technology) as a tool to improve heat exchanger networks● Synthesizing platinum-doped graphene oxide as catalyst for the hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexane● Characterizing catalyst using BET and FTIR ● Conducting carbon dioxide photoreduction experiments to produce hydrogen (for fuel cell application) and determining the composition of the gaseous products of the photoreduction using GC-FID Show less

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  University of the Philippines

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

  Science Research Specialist

  • Project coordination among the project leader, researchers, project assistants, and the funding agency• Assist and monitor research works of the graduate students working on the project• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials summarizing output of the project

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  WattSmart

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2018

  Co-founder/Business Developer and Head Energy Analyst

  • Energy Analyst Lead (i) Organize and analyze customers’ energy data (ii) Generate key outputs such as energy use index, load profile and breakdown of energy consumption (iii) Write energy audit and recommendation reports for clients • Project Manager for new product development - Co-manage the new product development process for the energy management hardware/software platform from ideation to market launch which includes prototyping and market testing, among others• Oversee and manage business development activities and marketing campaigns such as conducting market research to identify and define target market, writing proposals for research grants and representing the company during stakeholder meetings, conferences and trade showsNotable Projects: Real-time energy audit and management software development, Energy consumption and behavior research focusing on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) under the manufacturing sector in the Philippines (DOST-funded project), Electrification through Solar PV installation in an indigenous community in TarlacKey Achievements: Ideaspace Start-up Competition 2014 Winner (One of the top 10 start-ups who received funding and business incubation from Ideaspace), Finalist for DOST- Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development Search for Outstanding R&D Awards 2015 Show less

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  Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Junior Research Fellow

  Conducted research on the synthesis of nanomagnetic manganese ferrite (which will be used to remove metals such as copper and nickel in wastewater)

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  Tokyo Institute of Technology

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Junior Research Fellow

  Conducted research on biogas production from low-strength wastewater using anaerobic upflow sludge blanket reactor Research work done at the Nakasaki Laboratory, Institute of Development Engineering include: ● Measurement of biogas composition using GC-TCD ● Modelling the methane production using sigmoidal growth curves● Using Kaleidagraph and Origin Pro for data presentation and statistical analysis● Preparing synthetic wastewater ● Determining composition of the liquid effluent using HPLC● Performing DNA Extraction which is essential in identifying the microbial community in the sludge● Characterizing sludge in terms of total solids and volatile solids● Extracting extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in the sludge using modified heating method and quantifying its sugar and protein concentration using phenol-sulfuric and Lowry method, respectively Show less

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  WeGen Distributed Energy Philippines

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Research and Development Manager (i) Enable and support data-driven decision-making in the company by maintaining database, conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis of industry statistics & market research and developing actionable insights & models to improve business competitiveness (ii) Conduct feasibility and impact studies for new business opportunities and partnerships (iii) Liaise with partners for joint venture energy projects on behalf of the top management • Energy Policy Researcher - Ensure company is informed of key policies and its impact to the company by conducting energy policy reviews, assessment and writing recommendations reports for top management• Project Manager for new product development - Lead the company in bringing a product/project from conceptualization to market release/launch which includes (i) Market research and competitor analysis (ii) Stakeholder evaluation, management and coordination (iii) Business and financial model development • Support top management initiatives such as Business/Corporate Planning and Investor RelationsNotable Projects: Distributed Energy Resources software development, Net-metering services program, Comprehensive O&M program, Energy storage solutions, Plug and play solar photovoltaic system, Off-grid electrification, Carbon Market Show less • Conduct feasibility studies and analyze viability of the business in existing markets and new geographical markets • Conduct research to generate actionable market insights and identify new prospects and recommend strategic improvement to management based on research on market and industry trends• Prepare solar energy project proposals for clients in the sales pipelineNotable Projects: Island Electrification Feasibility Studies (2 islands in Luzon), Distributed Energy Resources Feasibility Studies (Residential Communities) Show less

  • Business Development Manager

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Associate Business Development Manager

    Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
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  Team Energy

  Jul 2021 - now

  Manager

  (i) Develop the Company’s solar business (ii) Prepare and deliver marketing presentations to existing and prospective customers(iii) Lead the project management and coordination with other members of the team, contractors and other stakeholders during the pre-implementation stage of the project