Ambiens is people – people who specialize in a wide variety of fields related to renewable energy sources. Among them is Aleksandra Mikołajczyk, Senior Surveys and Biodiversity Consultant, responsible for issues related to the impact of investments on the natural environment.
How did your adventure with Ambiens begin?
A friend from my year, who had been working at Ambiens for several months, told me about the internship opportunity. I fell in love with the Warsaw office from the moment I walked in for my interview. The beautiful building, styled in the local Wawer świdermajer style, surrounded by chestnut trees, and the bright, spacious office made me want to join the team even more. I succeeded! More than four years have passed since then, and I still enjoy having lunch on the balcony surrounded by a green park.
It seems that greenery and nature are important to you?
They were, are, and will be – ever since I was a child, I have been drawn to nature. I spent most of my vacations in the green Polish countryside, observing nature and looking for traces of animals wherever I could. I also chose my field of study based on my passion – I decided on Breeding and Protection of Wild and Domestic Species at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. In addition to my studies, I was involved in a scientific club, which gave me the opportunity to participate in numerous projects and of which I was the president for two years. I also have animals at home – from cats to snakes, spiders, and stick insects.
What do you currently do at Ambiens?
I work as a Senior Surveys & Biodiversity Consultant. I am responsible for the full range of nature-related activities in our projects, both for photovoltaic and wind farms. My role begins with developing a methodology, then involves supervising a team of field partners who carry out inventories and monitoring. Once the data is collected, we begin an in-depth analysis, assess the environmental impact of the investment, and prepare reports. In between project tasks, I focus on my own development, which is greatly facilitated by our company’s approach – I often have the opportunity to participate in national and international training courses and conferences on topics related to environmental protection and renewable energy sources.
Enough about work – what do you do in your free time?
You could say that I don’t stray too far from the subject I work on. Whenever I have the opportunity, I spend time in nature – kayaking, camping, and participate in camps dedicated to bird watching and ringing or bat counting. I work with a wildlife rehabilitation center, sometimes caring for bats in need or transferring them to responsible hands.
I also love good food – both eating and preparing meals. If I’m not in the woods or by the water, you can find me in a good restaurant or in my own kitchen, usually with unusual ingredients from different parts of the world in my hands.
The sea or the mountains?
An impossible choice! I am equally enchanted by the rich coral reefs of the Red Sea and the salamanders and horseshoe bats in our Tatra Mountains. If I can end a day spent in nature in a nice restaurant with local food, I feel completely fulfilled.
