Daban Balbas is an accomplished professional in the engineering and energy sectors, currently serving as a Projektledare for Mälarenergi since May 2023, specializing in district heating projects. Prior to this role, Daban worked at FVB Sverige AB as an Energy Consultant and Process Engineer from January 2018 to May 2023, focusing on project design and management for district heating and cooling systems. Daban's experience also includes process engineering positions at Inter Terminals Sweden, Neste Jacobs AB, and Metso Power, with responsibilities spanning optimization of operating systems and design work in the chemical and pulp industries. Daban began a career as a taxi driver during studies at Chalmers University of Technology, where a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician was earned from 2003 to 2010.