Professional and Character References

The below contact information is provided by permission for my personal professional and character references.  Please use below contact information for reference inquiries only.

Xavier Erbai Matsutaro

National Climate Change Coordinator

xavier@president.gov.pw 

Dave Manning

Managing Director, Taurus Energy

dave@taurusenergy.au

“I first met Manny in 2022 during the Palau PV solar project, where I led the EPC engineering contractor and subsequently worked closely with him on engineering development and design specifications.  Professionally, Manny is exceptionally capable—highly intelligent, broadly experienced across energy systems, and meticulous in his attention to detail, consistently delivering robust and well-considered outcomes.  Personally, he is courteous, respectful, and principled, earning the trust and respect of colleagues through his integrity, professionalism, and considered approach."

Anthony Rudimch

Manager, Project Planning and Implementation Department, Palau Public Utilities Corporation

a.rudimch@ppuc.com

"I got to know Manny more closely when we started working together in October 2018 in PPUC.  I had already known about Manny as he has previously worked in PPUC in the Power Generation Department and I know he was coming from his studies abroad in Taiwan and Japan.  At the time, I remember having high expectations of him given his multi-cultural experiences and education.  Manny has excellent analytical skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset and an obsession for details.  He continues to be one of the most reliable colleauges I have the pleasure of working with.  Need someone trustworthy and honest, then look no further than Manny.  His values and character are well demonstrated through his close relationship with his family and his friends."

Masayuki Kanda

Senior Markets Development Advisory Specialist, Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership, Asian Development Bank

mkanda@adb.org

"Manny and I have been working together since 2019 for the first-ever independent power producer project in the Republic of Palau for the development of a utility-scale Solar and BESS hybrid power system in the nation’s central grid. Manny is the lead engineer managing the project at Palau Public Utilities Corporation, which is supported by ADB as the transaction advisor for the project.  Manny is a smart talent who has dual expertise in mechanical engineering and business administration. His unique professional background is one of best in undertaking complex business consulting which often requires multi-faceted analysis and consideration for the provision of effective solutions to clients. He is quick in grasping the issues in both big picture and details and pointing fundamental aspects for problem solving, which has been impressive.  Manny has reliable and trustful personality. He has good interpersonal skills with balanced view for fairness to multiple stakeholders. He is a good spearfisher and devoted to his family including his wife and two kids. Always enjoyable to get together with him in work and personal settings."