Samuel Abdulkareem Timilehin

Energy & Sustainable Finance Professional

Lagos, NG.

About

Energy and sustainable finance professional with experience in strategic partnerships, relationship management, and business development. Experienced in working with corporate, institutional, and financial stakeholders to develop partnerships, mobilize funding, and support growth in the energy sector. Interested in finance, energy transition, and sustainable investment.

Work

Qoray Mobility & Energies Ltd

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Analyst, Strategic Partnerships and Sustainable Finance

Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Strategic partnerships and sustainable finance role driving stakeholder growth and pipeline management.

Highlights

Manage corporate, institutional and financial relationships, coordinating 20+ ecosystem engagements and partnerships to drive business development and stakeholder growth.

Supported $3.3M in DFI financing and manage a $25M financing pipeline, engaging lenders and capital providers to align funding solutions with business needs.

Center for Global Sustainability Law

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Sustainability Analyst Intern

New York, USA

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Summary

Research and policy analysis on sustainability laws, climate finance, and renewable energy policies.

Highlights

Conducts in-depth research on sustainability laws, climate finance, and renewable energy policies.

Contributes to the organization's advocacy efforts by analyzing legal and policy frameworks and translating findings into accessible recommendations for diverse stakeholders, including students, policymakers, and partner organizations.

Change the Chamber (USA Partnership for Education and Sustainable development)

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International Climate Fellow

Washington DC, USA

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Summary

Grant writing, research, and cross-functional advocacy for climate action initiatives.

Highlights

Research and identifies potential funding opportunities to support climate action initiatives.

Drafted and contributed to grant proposals, aligning organizational goals with funder priorities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for advancing climate-focused advocacy projects.

Space Pulse

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Product Manager

Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Product strategy, onboarding design, and user growth outreach for workspace management platform.

Highlights

Drafted the Product Requirements Document (PRD) for the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals.

Designed and implemented an invitation and payment model to streamline user onboarding and transactions.

Built a user base from scratch by conducting both online and in-person outreach to workspace owners.

Volunteer

Operations Team Member

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Professor Ayodele Awojobi Design Competition (PAADC)

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Contributed to the successful execution of a major design competition by coordinating volunteer teams and ensuring seamless operational flow.

Highlights

Coordinated and managed volunteer teams, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to high operational standards for the competition.

Provided direct operational support to multiple teams, proactively monitoring progress and resolving challenges to ensure seamless event execution.

Education

University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Mechanical Engineering Grade: Second Class Upper Honors

Languages

English

Native

French

Basic

Korean

Conversational

Certificates

Introduction to Sustainable Finance

United Nations

Energy Economics, Environment and Policy

Asian Development Bank Institute

Certificate in ESG Reporting

ESG Institute

ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Awareness

ISO

Financial Modelling for Energy Transitions MINFin, FinTrack & FinCoRE

Climate Compatible Growth

CFI Financial Analysis and Modelling Professional Certificate

CFI

Model for Analysis Energy Demand

Climate Compatible Growth

Skills

Product Management

Product Roadmapping, Feature Prioritization, MVP Definition, Product Strategy, Agile Methodologies, Product Lifecycle Management.

User Research

User Interviews, Surveys, Data Analysis, User Needs Assessment, Persona Development.

Collaboration

Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Team Alignment, Communication.

Data Analysis

Product Metrics, Performance Evaluation, Data-driven Decision Making, Analytics.

Creative Thinking

Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning.

Communication

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presentation Skills, Stakeholder Communication.

Detail-Oriented

Attention to Detail, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement.

Projects

Plasma E-Waste Recycling Method

Summary

Developed an innovative, environmentally friendly method for recycling electronic waste using energy-efficient plasma technology, winning the Pitch Competition at West African Clean Energy and Environment Conference (2024).

Home Energy Audit Software

Summary

Built an energy audit software that helps individuals conduct simple energy audits in their homes and spaces.

Solar Powered Rechargeable Refrigerator

Summary

Built a thermomechanically and thermochemically stable energy-saving fully solar-powered rechargeable refrigerator.

Plastic-Sheet Pressing Machine

Summary

Locally fabricated a plastic-sheet pressing machine for processing materials efficiently.