associates and analysts

Eugene Zamastsyanin
Associate

Mr. Zamastsyanin is a financial analyst specializing in the oil & gas sector. He performs a wide range of duties, including financial modeling, market research, investment valuation, and advising clients on subjects pertaining to project finance.

His most recent assignments include creating a financial model for an innovative oil shale production company, evaluating numerous private equity investment opportunities, assisting in developing an acquisition strategy for a large European utility moving upstream, and assisting a client with formulating a strategy and conducting negotiations on financing options for an LNG regasification terminal.

Mr. Zamastsyanin holds a BA/MA in International Relations from the Belarus State University, and an MBA in Finance & Investment Banking from American University. He is a CFA Level 3 Candidate. He is fluent in Russian. Washington, D.C.

Thomas Spillane
Associate

Mr. Spillane is an economic and financial associate specializing in the power, renewable energy and oil & gas sectors. He has over six years of corporate finance experience as well as significant business development experience in a number of industries. Mr. Spillane has expertise in analyzing potential investments, conducting due diligence, financial modeling and analysis, structuring transactions and strategic planning. Mr. Spillane's work has included investment analyses of wind, solar and other renewable energy projects around the world, as well as oil and gas plays in Africa and the Middle East.

Mr. Spillane has an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from Georgetown University and a B.S. in Economics from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He speaks Portuguese and Spanish. London

Shamshek Asad
Head of Research

Mr. Asad joins TDJ as its head of research. He is responsible for managing the collection and analysis of key country, sector and business specific data to be used in making credit and investment decisions in the power, oil & gas, renewable energy, transportation and infrastructure space. In addition he will support the negotiation of complex project finance transactions and merger and acquisition deals. Prior to joining Taylor-DeJongh, Mr. Asad spent over five years in management consulting. He has served a diverse portfolio of clients in the public and private space, advising governments and international agencies in the United States, South Asia and the Middle East. He comes with significant experience in data analysis and reporting, strategy development, execution and evaluation and business development.

Mr. Asad holds an M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University and a B.A. in Business Administration from the College of William and Mary. He speaks Urdu and Spanish. Washington, D.C.

Yi-Chun (Lydia) Liu
Analyst

Ms Liu's responsibilities include performing market, economic and financial research; identifying, preparing and coordinating international bids and proposals; and writing articles for industry publications. She supports projects within various energy sectors including oil & gas, LNG, and power, and was involved in writing a study for the Asia Pacific Economic Forum (APEC) entitled "Potential for Growth of Natural Gas as a Clean Energy Source in APEC Developing Economies."

Ms Liu also assists with international business development, corporate marketing campaigns and communication, including editing and publishing the corporate newsletter and press materials, and conference management.

Ms. Liu has an M.A. in International Trade & Investment Policy (Concentrations in International Marketing and International Banking & Financing) from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Cooperative Economics from The National Taipei University. She is fluent in Mandarin. Washington D.C.