Economist based in London, UK.
Currently Head of EV Infrastructure Analysis at the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero.
Welcome
Welcome to my online CV. I am an economist with expertise in energy security, flexibility, networks infrastructure, and net zero. I also have a personal interest in tech, having done dissertations on open-source software incentives and cryptocurrency market behaviour.
With a strong background in economic analysis and policy development, I specialise in evaluating market dynamics, modelling, and advising on policies that support sustainable energy transitions.
My current work at DESNZ involves collaborating with stakeholders to develop evidence and analysis to develop effective solutions to meet current and future energy needs whilst also meeting net zero.
I am also continually developing my management and leadership skills, with an ambition to lead bigger and multidisciplinary teams.
About me
I have held a variety of positions across the UK Civil Service, although I have predominantly worked in energy-related posts, from modelling to international engagement. I have outlined my experience in more detail below.
I speak English natively and have professional proficiency. I am also fluent in Serbo-Croatian to around C1 level and I co-lead the Civil Service Languages Network Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian Network.
I am currently learning Hungarian and aim to get to at least C1 as soon as possible. I also speak some basic French.
Head of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Analysis
I am currently Head of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Analysis where I lead a team developing evidence and analysis around the impacts and benefits of electric vehicles on the power system and distribution networks. This includes private and public smart charging and the role of EVs in demand-side response and flexibility through Vehicle-to-Grid technology.
I also lead the analytical engagement with the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV).
Achievements include:
Commissioning innovative analysis on Vehicle-to-Grid power sector modelling
Directly briefing the Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability
Overseeing updates to key internal power system and networks models
Leading and developing junior colleagues within and outside of the management chain
Working closely with senior stakeholders in both departments
Applying my expertise to other kinds of DSR and flexibility to assist colleagues’ work
Government Economic Service Fast Stream
Previously, I was on the GES Fast Stream scheme where I rotated annually across different postings.
I was first posted in the Energy and Security Analysis team working on Generation (Levelised) Costs for a variety of power generation technologies, using modelling to estimate current and future costs of electricity generation in the UK.
My second post was in the EU Exit and Trade Analysis team working on the UK Internal Market and the design of the Office for the Internal Market. In this role, I designed the initial methodology for market monitoring & surveillance, and identified the need for an independent and experienced market regulator to ensure this policy would work effectively across the UK.
My third post was again in the Energy and Security Analysis team working on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements. I contributed to the analysis in the first consultation, including the case for change, along with drafting. Afterwards I led the analysis for the capacity analysis workstream.
My fourth and final Fast Stream post in the joint DESNZ-Foreign Office International Energy Unit working on International Clean Energy Transition and Critical Minerals Analysis. As part of that role, I had the privilege of representing the UK at several international energy conferences and communicate my analysis to senior stakeholders across the globe. I was also able to network with and influence fellow analysts; in this picture I am standing in the British Embassy Abu Dhabi courtyard after attending an IRENA council meeting.
