MICHAEL POPOOLA
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Renewable energy and business operations professional with hands-on experience supporting solar PV system monitoring, facility energy audits, and public-sector maintenance coordination. Managed operational reporting, site observations, and stakeholder communication while supporting 217 solar systems, energy-efficiency activities, and organized follow-through with technical teams and contractors.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Officer, Renewable Energy Unit
Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB)
Lagos
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Supervised operation and maintenance of 217 solar energy systems for public schools and primary healthcare facilities across Lagos State.
- Monitored solar PV installations, recording operating conditions and performance observations to inform technical teams on maintenance needs.
- Supported the supervision and documentation of facility energy audits, helping technical teams assess electricity needs, record findings, and identify potential efficiency improvements.
- Coordinated maintenance follow-ups and project activities with technical teams and contractors, ensuring organized workflow and adherence to schedules.
- Prepared regular Excel-based operational reports and organized energy-audit and solar-system information for monitoring, project documentation, and communication of findings.
- Supported public-lighting energy-efficiency activities, including transitions toward LED and solar-powered lighting technologies.
- Provided technical and operational support when working with public-sector stakeholders and external project participants; communicated site observations and issues for corrective action.
Renewable Energy Intern, Renewable Energy Unit
Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB)
Lagos
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Supported solar PV project monitoring and site activities, documenting operations and maintenance processes and preparing technical reports.
- Contributed to renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives for public facilities, including involvement in activities related to the Lagos Solar Project.
- Assisted technical teams with energy audits at public institutions, gathering and documenting electricity-use information to inform energy assessments and renewable energy strategies.
Founder / Business Operations Lead
Lumeltech Global Resources
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated sourcing, purchasing, quotations, supplier and customer communication, and delivery of technology products and contracted services to ensure seamless operations.
- Managed concurrent operational tasks and customer requirements, facilitating organized execution and timely follow-through.
- Supported team projects remotely, contributing to collaborative success and project completion.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
British Columbia, Canada09-2026
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Pure and Applied Physics
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Nigeria01-2021
Skills
- Renewable project management
- Energy operations
- Renewable energy infrastructure
- Audit supervision
- Efficiency strategies
- LED and solar lighting
- System monitoring
- Energy data analysis
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Power BI expertise
- PV modeling and PVSyst skills
- Technical documentation
Personal Information
- Driving License: Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Availability: Available for site visits and field-based assignments
Certification
- Solar PV Design & Modelling (PVsyst, Excel & AutoCAD)
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- WHMIS
- Technology and Security
- Privacy and Information Management (Community Living BC)
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Available for site visits and field-based assignments
SELECTED CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS
- Solar PV infrastructure portfolio: Supported supervision, monitoring, reporting, and maintenance coordination for 217 solar systems across public schools and healthcare facilities.
- Lagos Solar Project: Contributed to a public-sector solar initiative supporting approximately 5 MW of renewable electricity across schools and healthcare facilities.
- Public-facility energy audits: Supported audit supervision and documentation, including recording electricity requirements and observations relevant to energy efficiency and renewable energy planning.
- Public-lighting efficiency: Supported initiatives involving more efficient LED lighting and solar-powered alternatives for public infrastructure.
Timeline
Energy Officer, Renewable Energy Unit
Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB)
08.2021 - 12.2024
Founder / Business Operations Lead
Lumeltech Global Resources
01.2021 - Current
Renewable Energy Intern, Renewable Energy Unit
Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB)
06.2019 - 11.2019
Diploma - General Studies
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Pure and Applied Physics
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology