Ahmed Ali

Ahmed Ali brings over 15 years of experience at the intersection of engineering, business, and energy resilience. With a BSc in Engineering, a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Scotland, and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, he blends technical depth with strategic vision to lead Rapolus Energy. Driven by a lifelong mission to solve real-world problems, Ahmed's work focuses on ensuring power is available where it’s needed most — from hospitals and industrial hubs to fast-growing urban infrastructure across Africa and beyond. Before founding Rapolus, Ahmed honed his skills at Siemens through their elite graduate program, contributing to complex energy and infrastructure projects. He has since led multiple initiatives across East Africa, helping clients overcome operational energy challenges with smart, context-aware solutions. For Ahmed, energy is not just a utility — it's a lifeline. His work is rooted in understanding local realities and crafting resilient systems that support sustainable growth.

“The goal isn't just energy efficiency — it's energy certainty. Especially where every second counts.”

Founder and Managing Director

Joana Azevedo

Joana Azevedo brings a sharp eye for innovation and a deep technical background to her role as Technology Sourcing Lead at Rapolus Energy. With years of experience leading R&D for a cutting-edge battery development firm, she has a proven track record of translating emerging technologies into real-world solutions. Joana specializes in identifying, evaluating, and securing best-fit technology suppliers for energy-critical projects. Her work ensures that Rapolus clients benefit from solutions that are not only technically advanced but also reliable, scalable, and tailored to local operating conditions. At the intersection of engineering insight and strategic procurement, Joana’s role is vital to delivering resilient, high-performance systems — whether sourcing intelligent controls, energy storage technologies, or modular infrastructure components.

“In energy-critical environments, the right technology partner isn’t optional — it’s decisive.”

Technology Sourcing Lead Consultant

Bartholomew Kowalczyk

Bartholomew Kowalczyk is a systems thinker with deep expertise in solution engineering and operational design. At Rapolus Energy, he plays a central role in structuring high-impact solutions that align technical systems with organizational realities. With a background spanning complex infrastructure, utilities, and organizational transformation, Bartholomew brings clarity to the chaos of energy-critical environments. He designs operational frameworks that not only support energy availability, but also strengthen long-term resilience and adaptability for our clients. Bartholomew’s strength lies in translating big-picture vision into functional systems — from workflows and technical architecture to on-the-ground implementation strategies.

“The best systems are invisible when they work — but indispensable when things go wrong.”

Solutions Architect - Systems & Operations