Joe David
Emission Intelligence Strategist | Environmental Systems Expert | Specialist in Water & Air Systems...
B.Tech in Energy and Environmental Engineering
M.E. in Integrated Water Resources Management
MBA in Project Management
"Engineer by trade. Creator by heart."
About ME
As an Environmental Engineer, I specialize in emissions management and digital sustainability, harnessing the power of technology to shape a cleaner future.Based in Abu Dhabi, I currently support the development of EmissionX, a next-generation GHG emissions tracking and AI-powered forecasting platform under AIQ. As an Emissions Subject Matter Expert, I help shape its features, ensure environmental accuracy, and guide the integration of AI models that support emission forecasting and reduction across complex industrial operations.With over 12 years of cross-disciplinary experience in air quality management, GHG accounting, analytical instrumentation, renewable energy, environmental consultancy, project management and marketing, I bring a research-driven, systems-thinking approach to solving today’s environmental challenges.My academic foundation reflects a multidisciplinary mindset:
B.Tech in Energy & Environmental Engineering
M.E. in Integrated Water Resources Management
MBA in Project ManagementMy professional journey spans roles such as Renewable Energy Engineer, Environmental Consultant, Marketing Manager for environmental technologies, and Air Quality Specialist. This blend of technical and strategic experience allows me to bridge engineering expertise with sustainability innovation and digital transformation.Beyond the professional sphere, I’m a devoted nature enthusiast. Whether I’m modeling Scope 3 emissions and embodied energy or tending to my indoor and outdoor plants, I find joy in the balance between natural systems and human design. I’m also a passionate animal lover, surrounded by aquariums, birds, cat, and a dog and always open to welcoming more pets into my life.I believe that meaningful change happens at the intersection of science, creativity, and purpose, and I’m committed to designing solutions that accelerate a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable future.
Work
As an Environmental Engineer with over 12 years of experience, I specialize in emissions monitoring, GHG accounting, air quality modeling, and sustainability-driven digital transformation. My current role at AIQ (a JV between ADNOC and Presight) blends technical expertise with product leadership, where I lead the development of EmissionX, an AI-powered GHG emissions monitoring and forecasting platform.Previously, I managed air quality systems across ADNOC operations, conducted dispersion modeling studies, and contributed to CEMS and PEMS reporting. My work has consistently focused on bridging environmental science with advanced analytics, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling data-driven decision-making in complex industrial settings.From conducting environmental assessments and sustainability reporting to implementing biogas-based CDM projects and green building evaluations, I bring a well-rounded, systems-level perspective to tackling today’s environmental challenges.
Key Work Highlights
Contributed on the development of EmissionX, ensuring alignment with GHG Protocol, IPCC, and ISO 14064 standards.
Led agile product development as a Certified Scrum Product Owner, facilitating sprints and stakeholder collaboration.
Integrated predictive analytics for enhanced GHG forecasting across ADNOC's energy operations.
Managed AQMS stations for ADNOC, ensuring accurate, regulatory-compliant air quality data collection.
Conducted dispersion modeling using CALPUFF and AERMOD in Ruwais and Al Ain industrial regions.
Oversaw CEMS and PEMS reporting under USEPA regulations (40 CFR Part 60), including RATA testing and analyzer audits.
Delivered GHG inventory analyses and contributed to Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) projects.
Implemented KPIs and data validation protocols for environmental performance and air quality systems.
Led Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), site assessments, and compliance audits across the UAE.
Managed marketing and technical promotion of environmental monitoring products in the GCC and India.
Experience includes biogas CDM project development, LEED-based green building analysis, and ISO 14001 compliance.
Technical Expertise
I bring a multidisciplinary blend of environmental engineering, emissions intelligence, and digital systems knowledge. My technical skillset includes:
Air Quality & Emission Systems
Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems (PEMS)
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (AQMS)
Compliance reporting aligned with USEPA 40 CFR Part 50 & 60, OGMP 2.0
Dispersion & Impact Modeling
Proficient in AERMOD, CALPUFF, and SCREEN3 for air dispersion studies
Environmental impact assessment for industrial sites and urban zones
GIS-based modeling for biofuel and renewable energy promotion
GHG Emissions & Forecasting
Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventory and reporting
Emission forecasting using AI/ML models
Platforms: EmissionX, OpenLCA, Power BI
Standards: GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, IPCC Guidelines
Sustainability Reporting & ESG Integration
Completed IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB) training via IFC & SSE
Certified in Managing Environmental and Social Performance
Well-versed in ESG frameworks, sustainable finance principles, and disclosure compliance
Data Analysis & Visualization
Tools: AirVision, XR Premium, SWMM, SPSS, R Studio, MS Excel, Power BI
Advanced in KPI creation, data validation, and real-time environmental dashboards
GIS & System Tools
ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, MapInfo, SketchUp, dBmap.net for noise and spatial modeling
Additional Skills
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA, HSEIA)
ISO 14001 & ISO 17025 frameworks
Agile product development (Certified Scrum Product Owner)
Technical reporting, stakeholder training, and mentoring
Credentials
A journey marked by continuous learning, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to innovation, intelligence and sustainable progress.
🎓 Academic Qualifications
| Degree | University | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. Energy & Environmental Engineering | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India | 2011 |
| M.E. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) | Anna University, India | 2013 |
| MBA Project Management | Alagappa University, India | 2023 |
🏅 Professional Certifications
Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) — Scrum Alliance, 2025
Risk Management — IBMI Germany, 2018
Managing Environmental & Social Performance — World Bank Group, 2025
SSE Academy Certificate — UN SSE Academy, 2025
Product Management and Product Backlog Owning — Khawarizmi Training Solutions, 2024
Getting Started with Power BI Desktop — Coursera, 2022
ISO 17025:2017 Awareness — 2020
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System — 2018
The Climate-Energy Challenge — HarvardX (edX)
🌍 Workshops & Conferences
World Water Week 2013, Stockholm - Poster presenter on climate change adaptation and mitigation
International and national conferences - Renewable energy, GHG monitoring, sustainability
Trainer - ADNOC Environmental Skill Development Program
Workshop participant - CEMS/PEMS systems, air dispersion modelling (AERMOD, CALPUFF), sustainability and AI
🏆 Achievements & Recognition
Certificate of Appreciation - ADNOC for mentoring in environmental skill development
Awarded by AIMS - Excellence in AQMS project handling
Research contribution - Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Promoting Coherence(2013)
Winner for a working model in ECOFEST'08 (2008) National Technical Symposium on Renewable Energy & Environment
lifestyle
Beyond my professional journey, I live a life inspired by nature, sustainability, and balance.
🌱 Nature Enthusiast:
Whether tending to my garden, or creating vibrant indoor green spaces, I find joy and calm in nurturing plants. My gardening reflects my deep respect for natural systems and environmental stewardship.
🐾 Animal Lover:
I share my home with my beloved dog - Lucky, and cat - Oreo and care deeply for animals. My love for pets connects to my compassionate and grounded approach to life.
🚀 Explorer of Ideas & Innovation:
I’m passionate about clean technologies, renewable energy, and sustainability not only at work, but as a personal philosophy. I enjoy exploring new ideas that can bridge technology with ecological responsibility.
🎮 Creative Hobbies:
From photography and aquascaping to experimenting with digital art, I find outlets for my creativity in visual storytelling. I also take interest in music as a bass singer and occasionally immerse myself in gaming and digital creation tools.
🏕 Active Living:
I enjoy trekking, exploring natural landscapes, and participating in outdoor activities — always with a spirit of adventure and respect for the environment.
🌏 Global Citizen, Local Roots:
Based in Abu Dhabi, I embrace multicultural connections while staying deeply rooted in values of environmental, sustainability and community contribution.
Photography
The Soul of Our Garden: A 15-Year Journey with a Banyan Tree
How a tiny sapling we rescued grew into the living heart of our garden
Fifteen years ago, during one of our casual walks near an overgrown patch of land, my father and I stumbled upon a tiny banyan sapling struggling to breathe amidst a tangled mass of wild shrubs and weeds. It was easy to overlook, barely noticeable, shaded out and nearly defeated by the wild chaos around it. But something about its resilience caught our eye. We felt a strange connection, as if this little tree was calling out for a second chance.With gentle hands and hopeful hearts, we brought the sapling home to our "quarry", a rugged quarry site we were slowly transforming into a sanctuary of life, beauty and peace. Knowing the potential of the banyan to become a symbol of strength and shelter, we chose a strategic spot on the edge of the quarry pond, where erosion was a concern. We fortified the area with a small stone and concrete enclosure, filling it with fertile soil and care. Then, we planted our tiny companion and gave it a new beginning.Years passed.....What started as a small gesture of love and hope has grown into a majestic presence in our garden. The once frail sapling is now a mighty banyan tree, with its roots gripping the earth like guardians and its branches spreading wide as if embracing all who enter. Its reflection dances on the water, and its shade shelters the quiet moments we share with our pets and each other. Beneath its canopy, time seems to slow down.Every time I look at it, I'm reminded of the power of nurturing something with love and patience. It isn’t just a tree, it’s a living memory, a testament to what can flourish when given care, space and trust. It has become the soul of our garden, silently witnessing the seasons of our life.From the humblest beginnings to a towering guardian of nature, this banyan tree is not just part of our land, it’s part of our story.
"When you nurture life, it grows into something greater than you ever imagined."
The Cherry Wall: A Forest from a Stone
In the heart of our beloved Quarry, where time has carved cliffs and rain has etched memories, stood a young Singapore Cherry tree. Planted years ago in a low-lying pocket near the waterbody, this sapling was more than a tree, it was an afforestation seedling, a spark of life that would one day grow into a natural sanctuary.But nature, as nurturing as it is, can also test our intentions. With each passing monsoon, the water level in the quarry would rise. And soon, it became clear, the tree stood on borrowed time. One heavy rain, and the waters could drown its roots.Seeing this, my father and I decided to act, not with bought materials, but with the very soul of the place itself.We gathered stones scattered across the quarry floor, dug up earth from the quarry slopes, and began our mission: to raise the land and protect the tree. What began as a weekend task slowly turned into a labor of love. Stone by stone, handful by handful, we built a wall, not just to hold water back, but to lift life forward.There were no machines, no cement mixers, only our hands, our time, and the raw resources the quarry had quietly offered us.Eventually, we succeeded.The ground around the cherry tree stood higher, safe from the touch of rising waters. And the tree? It thrived. It grew stronger, taller, and prouder. And as if in gratitude, it sprouted companions, wild saplings, flowering shrubs, and crawling vines, until the area transformed into a lush canopy of green.A jungle, born from a single act of care.Today, when we look at that corner of the quarry, we don’t just see a wall. We see resilience, vision, and a reminder that with love and intent, even leftover stones can build the future.
“We raised a wall not to divide, but to let a forest thrive.”
Project Floatwell: The Great Quarry Raft
"In still waters, our wildest ideas took flight."
In a forgotten corner of our quarry, now a blossoming paradise, a strange vessel once glided across the green waters. No, it wasn’t a luxury yacht or a fishing canoe. It was The Great Quarry Raft, our very own homemade watercraft, proudly engineered by my dad and me with zero budget and maximum imagination.The journey began with a raw prototype, a sturdy skeleton of leftover PVC pipes, lashed together with rope and pure optimism. For safety, we even added a life-saving buoy. The seating area? A timeworn bed frame that had probably retired from sleeping decades ago. And the paddle? A stroke of absurd genius, a PVC pipe with waste collection pans fixed to both ends. Yes, you read that right. Part oar, part scoop, and entirely ridiculous.We tested buoyancy, calculated balance, and launched our raft like proud shipwrights watching their vessel conquer the seas, or in our case, a green pond with mysterious depths.That quirky vessel became more than just a raft. It became a symbol of weekend bonding, creative thinking, and the sheer joy of turning discarded “junk” into unforgettable memories. Even today, when we look at that old pond, we remember the squeaky paddle strokes, our laughter echoing off the quarry walls, and the smug satisfaction of proving that, with the right mindset, even an old bed can sail.