Shalom Iboh

Experience

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  Emage News DAO

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Quality Control Analyst

  Manufacturing and distribution of 250g, 500g, 1kg and 50kg weight of iodized salt.

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  Slain Engineering Limited

  May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Junior Engineer (NYSC)

  Construction company in charge of roads, bridges and drains, leasing of heavy duty machines and equipment, partnerships with local government representatives to solve community needs. Influenced the safety practices of the company and conducted monthly risk assessment analysis for onsite operations.

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  The Pan African Research Group PARG

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  Researcher

  Conducting a research on the economic analysis of biofuel production and food security in Nigeria.

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  Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL)

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders program is an intensive 25weeks training on the engineering, economics, and financing of four core renewable energy sources: solar, onshore wind, biomass, and hydropower energy by renowned renewable energy experts and professionals. The training aims to equip fellows in becoming a competent renewable energy workforce to drive the energy transition in Africa. Practical assessments involved the design and engineering of solar and wind turbine system installations in Nigeria. Show less The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders program is an intensive 25weeks training on the engineering, economics, and financing of four core renewable energy sources: solar, onshore wind, biomass, and hydropower energy by renowned renewable energy experts and professionals. The training aims to equip fellows in becoming a competent renewable energy workforce to drive the energy transition in Africa. Practical assessments involved the design and engineering of solar and wind turbine system installations in Nigeria. Show less

  • Fellow

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Fellow

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2022
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  Student Energy

  Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  Student Fellow

  The Student Energy provides core energy systems education and project and leadership skills for young people to take action on energy systems, through a 10-month virtual program paired with mentorship and a project. Student Energy empowers the next generation of leaders who are accelerating the transition to a sustainable, equitable energy future. My project aims at designing biogas systems to meet the world’s emissions reduction targets, address the climate crisis, and implement low-carbon technologies. Show less

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  Renew Watts Technologies

  Feb 2022 - now

  Founder

  Renew Watts Technologies is founded to promote climate change awareness and advocacy, provide access to clean and affordable energy, and equip young people with renewable energy designing skills for a sustainable energy transition. We have innovative solar system products, which are clean and affordable solutions aligned with the United Nations SDG7. We pioneered both virtual and in-person programs in collaboration with the Climate Leadership fellowship to train over 2000 school children on climate change education, renewable energy designs, and gender-inclusive energy transition. We envision empowering fifteen schools and fifteen small businesses in 2023 with our products. By 2030, we aim to reach over 100 schools and local businesses inclusive. Our vision is to eradicate energy poverty at local and grassroots levels. We look forward to personal, industrial, and governmental collaborations in terms of program mapping and funding to accelerate our visions. Show less

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  Crimson Power Ltd

  Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Graduate Engineering Trainee

  CRIMSON POWER LIMITED is a fully owned Nigerian indigenous company located in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. The Company offers Renewable & Electrical Services for both corporate and private clients for new or retrofit projects with particular emphasis on practical energy-efficient solutions. I was in charge of analyzing technical studies for various energy and electrical solutions based on the client’s requirements and ensuring flawless operations of the team. Also, conducting site surveys, design and costing of solar energy solutions by client’s specifications and industrial standards, deploying the team for efficient solar installation systems. Show less

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  RES4Africa Foundation

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

  Energy Engineer

  The Micro-Grid Academy (MGA) is a vocational capacity building platform led by RES4Africa Foundation, aiming at creating a skilled and conscious workforce to deploy decentralized renewable energy solutions within and beyond the East-Africa region, thus enhancing access to energy in rural communities while fostering local enterprise and job creation. Based in Nairobi, it is implemented with local regional, and international partners from the public and private sectors such as RCREEE, AVSI Foundation, Strathmore University, St. kizito VTI, KPLC, and EACREEE. Facilitated one of the 22nd MGA working groups of 10 participants in the design and economic analysis of a 217MW/year solar PV mini-grid for the household and commercial load systems of Gyallesu community, Zaria town, Kaduna State. Show less

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  Notore Plc

  May 2022 - Aug 2023

  Field Engineering Operator

  Notore is a vertically integrated agro-allied and chemicals business located in Onne, Rivers State. The company is based on the production and sale of fertilizers, power, and infrastructures. Currently, I am on-the-job training in the Utility department of the company. I am responsible for monitoring pressure, flow, and temperature readings and adjusting process conditions and equipment to provide the fertilizer production plant's electricity, air, water, and steam requirements.

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  ENCLUDE

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  Energy Citizen Leader

  The ENCLUDE Academy for Energy Citizen Leadership is an online program for leadership development and civic engagement for decarbonization. The envisioned impact of this program is to launch a bottom-up mobilization of energy citizenship by training influential individuals that can help change energy behaviors and engage other citizens in the transition. The course will be structured around the Design Thinking methodology and will apply related methods to achieve the transformation of energy systems at individual, collective, regional and national scales. Show less

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  Pressure Corp

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Student Energy Career Trainee

  SE Career Training is a 4-month cohort-based program aimed at young people between the ages of 18 and 30 who are interested in pursuing a career that advances the energy transition.Trained in the comprehensive introduction to the current energy system, decarbonization pathways, energy economics, and policy. The core value of the program is to support young people with applied skills training related to managing and executing a project on a real-world energy problem. Acted as a consultant for Pressure Corp on an energy market and policy analysis project to estimate the dew point of natural gas which can be integrated into the current analysis tools using Python. Demonstrated data analyst skills by providing research, analysis and technical reporting for strategic business decisions. The project showcases my ability to do project based work as a consultant through collaboratively working with clients to understand their needs, synthesizing complex information and developing and presenting practical recommendations. Show less

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  Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  WiSER Pioneer

  The WiSER Pioneers Program is a year-long program offering young women aged 25 to 35 access to bespoke educational workshops and global networking opportunities with industry experts, creating leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset who are prepared to shape a more sustainable world. One of Masdar’s outreach platforms, WiSER is dedicated to inspiring women to play an active role in addressing global sustainability challenges. Through the mentorship session, I have access to senior figures from various industries and disciplines for one-to-one sessions geared towards setting goals to help me progress in my career.Represented Nigeria in the one-day high-level conference tagged, On the Road to COP28: Women-Led Innovation in Climate, Sustainability, and STEM" at the Royal Academy of Engineering, London. Show less

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  UNIDO

  Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

  Youth Steering Committee - Vienna Energy Forum

  As a Youth Steering Committee member, I am saddled with the responsibility of brainstorming and designing workshops, connections, contests, and interactive discussions with high-level participants and experts. Vienna Energy Forum has assembled thinkers and practitioners from all over the world to discuss practical solutions to sustainable development challenges and pave the way for tangible partnerships on the ground. This is when the notion of energy for development and SDG7 was born. Therefore, Youth Day is committed to ensuring that youth, particularly young women, are given the tools, resources, train, ing, and access to platforms and opportunities covering all facets of the energy transition and climate change, including a presence at international fora where energy-related decision-making occurs. Show less

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  UN SDSN Youth - Nigeria

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  Climate Actor Accelerator Program 2023 Cohort

  Climate Actors Accelerator Programme (CAAP) is specifically designed for young innovators and change-makers between the ages of 18 and 35, who are passionate about proffering solutions to the global climate crisis, thus creating a livable environment toward a net-zero future. This knowledge-sharing and innovation program offers a comprehensive approach to creating a sustainable future through advanced training, boot camp, environmental campaigns, clean-up efforts, tree-planting activities, ecological tours, and innovative thinking. We believe these solutions would address the critical issues of climate change mitigation and adaptation, promotion of our natural and cultural heritage, biodiversity conservation, waste and pollution, and responsible production and consumption, to make our environment and human settlements inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Show less

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  Climate Vine

  Mar 2023 - now

  Member

  -Climate Vine is a membership community that combines elements of continuous conference and an action-oriented lab. Each curated group of experts has diverse backgrounds, ranging from policy, investment, corporate, non-profit, entrepreneurship, and tech & science. The first themed cohort, starting on April 3rd, is focused on unlocking the full potential of recent government bills in the US and around the world. It is a crucial building block for future themes that will range from water and home decarbonization to regeneration and scientific research gaps.-Received a full scholarship membership participation worth $1,490. Show less

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  International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

  Apr 2023 - Nov 2023

  I ACT Peer Trainer

  The I ACT initiative empowers young leaders by giving them the tools they need to educate others in their community on key issues related to climate change, energy, and development. The Toolkit consists of presentation materials and workshop activities that peer educators can use to lead their own training in their communities, schools, or universities to drive climate action.Selected as one of the 140 young leaders from 50 diverse countries to use the toolkit, via the train-the-trainers approach to deliver training in Nigeria 🇳🇬 .The selected I ACT Peer Trainers will participate in a series of virtual training activities in April and will then be paired with local partners, including the Italian Embassy in Nigeria, to deliver an-in person training to youth. Show less

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  University of Florida

  Aug 2023 - now

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Working as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Sustainable Design Lab at the UF Chemical Engineering Department. Research interest is in developing cost-effective and commercially viable technologies and processes for energy and chemical production with minimal waste and environmental impacts.Received the Doctoral Excellence Award.