Chief specialist of the project office on the implementation of international projects, Executive secretary of the CIS basic organization in the field of hazardous waste management and elimination of accumulated environmental damage
Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Federal Environmental Operator", State corporation Rosatom
06.2025 - Current
Managed foreign projects in hazardous waste management and elimination of accumulated environmental damage, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Cooperation with international organizations and its bodies (CIS Executive Committee, SCO Secretariat, BRICS, IAEA) in order to prepare and implement projects.
Established and maintained strategic partnerships with organizations and agencies to facilitate project implementation.
Interaction with state and regional authorities in partner countries : Vietnam, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, India, China.
Conducted country and sector analyses, developed project documentation, and negotiated with partners to align project goals with regional needs.
Translator with English and German languages
Freelance
01.2017 - Current
Translated environmental and economic texts across Russian-English, Russian-German, English-German language pairs to facilitate understanding of diverse subjects.
Provided linguistic support for business and personal correspondence by translating and editing documents to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Conducted linguistic evaluation, proofreading, and editing to enhance quality and coherence of translated materials.
Research Fellow at the Center for Central Asian Studies
Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Science
02.2025 - 06.2025
Authored scientific articles and presented findings at conferences, contributing to academic discourse in environmental politics.
Conducted research and analysis (GIS, SPSS) of national and international papers, reports, and statistics on water and food security in Central Asia, informing policy recommendations.
Investigated environmental politics in Central Asia to gather insights and inform discussions.
Executed tailored analytical surveys for PJSC RusHydro, aligning research outcomes with client preferences and project goals.
Trainee of the Environmental Safety Department
Salym Petroleum Development N.V, Royal Dutch Shell
Moscow
09.2019 - 10.2019
Analyzed and assessed company performance against internal technical regulations while coordinating with Rosprirodnadzor to ensure regulatory alignment.
Ensured compliance with environmental regulations, enhancing organizational sustainability efforts.
Managed preparation and maintenance of document flow for technical data across refinery departments, streamlining information access.
GR Department Intern
Russian-German Foreign Trade Chamber
Moscow
06.2019 - 08.2019
Conducted business correspondence and telephone conversations with German and Russian enterprises and regional administration representatives to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Facilitated understanding by translating diverse political, environmental, and economic texts in multiple languages.
Conducting SWOT analyses of the current state of German participation in various projects such as the Northern Sea Route, Nord Stream-1/2, One Belt, One Road.
Developed roadmap for German enterprises and the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs by analyzing diverse data related to ongoing projects.
Drafting and processing a questionnaire for the members of the working group on ecology and waste management within the framework of modernization of the waste management industry in Russia.
Participation in the working group on ecology and waste management in the framework of the Russian waste management reform.
Coordinated round table discussion with Chamber members and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation V.S. Osmakov at Innoprom-2019 to address key industry issues.
Updating and editing the Chamber's unified database.
Trainee of the International Liaison Department
NABU -
Berlin
08.2017 - 08.2017
Organized corporate events and facilitated interactions with German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strengthening diplomatic relations and partnerships.
Translated documents and programs on protection of rare species between English, German, and Russian, enhancing cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
Designed and executed investment programs for conservation projects in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
Monitored performance metrics and prepared reports on organizational activities, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Conducted screening and analysis of urbanization-related ecological data.
Analyzed project documentation to ensure compliance and feasibility.
Drafted comprehensive project documentation to support environmental initiatives.
Carried out management directives to optimize workflows.
Education
PhD Student - International Environmental Relations
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Moscow, Russia
09.2022 - 03.2026
Master of Ecology and Nature Management - Economics of Natural Resources Management
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Moscow, Russia
Bachelor's degree - International Relations
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University)
Moscow, Russia
Summer courses - German language
Goethe Institut
Berlin, Germany
Skills
Project management
Environmental and political analysis (GIS, SPSS)
Trend prognosis & forecasting
Research methodology
Data visualization (Microsoft software)
Strategic partnerships
Cross-cultural communication
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/24/98
Publications
Megatrends of modern world development and possible ways of simultaneous effective work with them, A. M. Anisimov, S. Yu. Gradov, S. A. Kozhemyakov, Greater Eurasia: Development, security, cooperation: yearbook, 10/06/21, 26-30, Institute of Scientific Information for Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences, UJSBMF, https://www.elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=48217094
Bildung der Biokapitalquote im Rahmen nachhaltiger Entwicklungsprogramme in Russland, S. A. Kozhemiakov, GREEN-2022. Graduiertenforschung in Ökologie, Ingenieurwesen und Natur, 11/28/22, 416-420, Universität der Völkerfreundschaft Russlands (RUDN), ZSXXPL, https://www.elibrary.ru/download/elibrary_50191353_23269784.pdf
Global interface of ecology, world economy, politics and society: a new synthesis for the future strategy and practical activities of the BRICS+ countries, A. S. Kozhemyakov, S. A. Kozhemyakov, BRICS countries: development strategies and mechanisms of cooperation in a changing world: Proceedings of the Second International Scientific and Practical Conference, 06/05/24, 299-305, Publishing House 'UMC', JHYCJV, https://www.elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=72368723
Current aspects of constructing an 'ecological civilization' through China's environmental diplomacy, S. A. Kozhemyakov, Globalistics-2023: Collection of materials of the International Scientific Congress, 10/23/23, 459-465, Interregional public organization for promoting the study and promotion of the scientific heritage of N.D. Kondratieva, DOI 10.46865/978-5-901640-41-8-2024-459-465, NBAYKH, https://elibrary.ru/download/elibrary_73729193_73915383.pdf
The genesis of China's 'ecological civilization': from 'environmental protection' to a universal and global strategy, S. A. Kozhemyakov, Scientific journal 'Issues of Political Science', 2024, 14, 11, DOI 10.35775/PSI.2024.111.11.037
Some views on long-term cooperation of scientific and environmental diplomacy, S. A. Kozhemyakov, Journal 'Russian Political Science', 4, 29, 2023, https://rupolitology.ru/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/14_Section_SD.pdf
The Role of International Development Institutions in Environmental Cooperation in Central Asia, S. A. Kozhemyakov, Eurasian Studies Journal, 2, 4, 2025, 41-50, Federal State Autonomous Institution of Science 'Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences', DOI 10.48647/ICCA.2025.51.38.004
The Genesis of Central Asia in the Global and Macroregional Dimensions: Finding an Equilibrium Point between Economics, Ecology, and Politics, Bulletin of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, 4, September-December 2025, DOI 10.22204/2410-4639-2025-128-04-69-78
Languages
English, C1
German, B2
French, A2-B1
Professional Development
Advanced training courses / additional professional education (APE) IMEMO RAS, MGIMO, with Certificates:
- The Science of International Relations in the Period of Global Turmoil: Challenges and Opportunities for the Researcher, 21-26.08.2023.
- Analysis and Forecasting of International Political Situations and Processes, 21.10-03.11.2023.
- Modern conflicts: technologies, methods and tools of settlement, 04-08.12.2023.
Head of the Ecology Track Research Group at the BRICS MGIMO Design Laboratory, April 2024.
Head of the Council of Young Scientists of the Institute of Ecology of RUDN University
Participant of the RISA 2023 Convention (Russian Association of International Studies), The genesis of China's 'ecological civilization'. The role of environmental diplomacy in the construction of a new world order.
Participant of the UN International Congress - ECUMENE 2021: Financing Sustainable Development in the context of climate Change
Participant of the Congress 'Globalistics 2023' of Moscow State University, New facets of interdisciplinary environmental safety research.
Participant of the Eurasian Business Forum 'Integration', 11/15/23
Participant of the 4-5th (2024-2025) International Congresses of Young Scientists.
Timeline
Chief specialist of the project office on the implementation of international projects, Executive secretary of the CIS basic organization in the field of hazardous waste management and elimination of accumulated environmental damage
Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Federal Environmental Operator", State corporation Rosatom
06.2025 - Current
Research Fellow at the Center for Central Asian Studies
Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Science
02.2025 - 06.2025
PhD Student - International Environmental Relations
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
09.2022 - 03.2026
Trainee of the Environmental Safety Department
Salym Petroleum Development N.V, Royal Dutch Shell
09.2019 - 10.2019
GR Department Intern
Russian-German Foreign Trade Chamber
06.2019 - 08.2019
Trainee of the International Liaison Department
NABU -
08.2017 - 08.2017
Translator with English and German languages
Freelance
01.2017 - Current
Master of Ecology and Nature Management - Economics of Natural Resources Management
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Bachelor's degree - International Relations
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University)
<ul><li>Company Overview: Loggerhead is a premier Florida property insurer that offers a user-friendly process, transparent claim handling, and prompt solutions for policyholders, creating a world-class customer experience.</li><li>Responsible for creating, directing, and managing the Customer Service, Internal Sales, and Agency Support functions for a new Homeowners' Insurance Company in Florida by overseeing the short and long-term strategies of the organization's customer success journey. This may include, but is not limited to, providing strategic recommendations regarding concepts and routines that drive efficiency and empower employees.</li><li>Work closely with the CEO and COO on all aspects of delivering service to customers and agents.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the operational leadership team.</li><li>Work closely with other department heads to support projects or procedures that have a direct impact on customers.</li><li>Responsible for the selection and implementation of the CSAT platform as well as the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software currently in use with the organization.</li><li>Responsible for building out all operational teams, including job development, standard operating procedures, quality management, and the like.</li><li>Work in an integrated fashion with third-party vendors to provide "world-class" customer service to Policyholders, Agents, and other customers both in and out of inbound and outbound settings.</li><li>Collaborate with business units throughout the organization to design, develop, and implement consumer-focused business practices, procedures, and Corporate Policies.</li></ul> at Loggerhead Reciprocal Interinsurance Exchange<ul><li>Company Overview: Loggerhead is a premier Florida property insurer that offers a user-friendly process, transparent claim handling, and prompt solutions for policyholders, creating a world-class customer experience.</li><li>Responsible for creating, directing, and managing the Customer Service, Internal Sales, and Agency Support functions for a new Homeowners' Insurance Company in Florida by overseeing the short and long-term strategies of the organization's customer success journey. This may include, but is not limited to, providing strategic recommendations regarding concepts and routines that drive efficiency and empower employees.</li><li>Work closely with the CEO and COO on all aspects of delivering service to customers and agents.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the operational leadership team.</li><li>Work closely with other department heads to support projects or procedures that have a direct impact on customers.</li><li>Responsible for the selection and implementation of the CSAT platform as well as the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software currently in use with the organization.</li><li>Responsible for building out all operational teams, including job development, standard operating procedures, quality management, and the like.</li><li>Work in an integrated fashion with third-party vendors to provide "world-class" customer service to Policyholders, Agents, and other customers both in and out of inbound and outbound settings.</li><li>Collaborate with business units throughout the organization to design, develop, and implement consumer-focused business practices, procedures, and Corporate Policies.</li></ul> at Loggerhead Reciprocal Interinsurance Exchange
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Supply Chain Management Officer / Project Implementation Secretary at Moi Teaching and Referral HospitalSenior Supply Chain Management Officer / Project Implementation Secretary at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital