In today’s world, reliable water supply and wastewater systems are more than just engineering—they are the foundation of sustainable development, quality of life, and economic growth. That is why every successful infrastructure project stands on the expertise of strong professionals. And ALTERRA TEAMS has exactly such specialists.
Today, we introduce the key experts who define the quality and outcomes of our projects: Stanislav Rudnev, Pavel Akhmetzyanov, and Pavel Myagkov.
Strategic-Level Expert Managing Complex Infrastructure Systems: Stanislav Rudnev
Stanislav Rudnev is an internationally recognized expert in water infrastructure management, combining the competencies of a Project Manager and a senior water resources engineer. With over 20 years of professional experience, he specializes in complex projects in water supply, hydraulic infrastructure, and climate-resilient water resources management.
His professional profile goes beyond conventional project management. Stanislav shapes projects as integrated systems, ensuring alignment between strategy, engineering, and implementation.
He delivers full-cycle management of complex infrastructure solutions, including:
- developing strategic project models and development scenarios, taking into account long-term factors such as demand growth, climate risks, and resource constraints,
- leading the preparation of feasibility studies, master plans, and internationally compliant project documentation (including PAD),
- coordinating multidisciplinary teams (hydraulics, hydrology, civil engineering, mechanical, environmental, and others), ensuring seamless integration of solutions,
- ensuring the implementability of engineering solutions—from concept through detailed design to construction and author’s supervision,
- establishing comprehensive risk management systems covering technical, climate, institutional, and financial aspects,
- ensuring compliance with the requirements of international financial institutions and national regulatory frameworks.
Stanislav has extensive experience working on projects financed by international development institutions (ADB, UNDP, IWMI), where he has been responsible for aligning technical solutions, preparing project documentation, and ensuring quality in accordance with international standards.
His expertise includes:
- hydrological and hydraulic modeling at river basin level, including transboundary systems,
- development and optimization of water supply systems and hydraulic structures,
- preparation of investment programs and evaluation of infrastructure efficiency,
- improvement of system performance, including reduction of non-revenue water (NRW),
- integration of climate resilience into engineering solutions.
Stanislav’s key strength lies in system-level engineering thinking combined with the ability to manage high-complexity projects. He operates effectively across three interconnected levels:
- strategic — defining the long-term development logic of systems,
- project — ensuring consistency and integration of solutions,
- engineering — validating technical feasibility and performance.
This approach enables not only the successful delivery of projects, but the creation of sustainable infrastructure systems that remain efficient over the long term and adapt to evolving conditions.
Stanislav Rudnev is not just a project manager—he is an architect of solutions that define the reliability of regional water infrastructure for decades to come.
Leader in Engineering Strategy and Integration of Solutions: Pavel Akhmetzyanov
Pavel Akhmetzyanov is an internationally recognized expert in water supply and sanitation, serving as a Team Leader and Chief Project Engineer (CPE), ensuring comprehensive management of the engineering component of infrastructure projects. With over 15 years of experience, he covers the full project lifecycle—from strategic planning to detailed design and implementation support.
Pavel is a key figure in shaping the engineering architecture of projects, ensuring their technical integrity, implementability, and compliance with international standards.
His responsibilities extend far beyond conventional engineering. He leads the integration of all project components into a unified system, including:
- development of master plans for water supply and sanitation systems, taking into account long-term territorial development,
- leadership in preparation of feasibility studies, Project Appraisal Documents (PAD), and investment programs,
- coordination of multidisciplinary engineering solutions (hydraulics, civil/structural, electromechanical, SCADA, and others),
- ensuring compliance with the requirements of international financial institutions (ADB, World Bank, EBRD),
- quality control of engineering solutions at all stages—from concept design to detailed design and tender documentation,
- integration of environmental, social, and climate considerations into engineering solutions.
Pavel possesses strong expertise in:
- hydraulic analysis and modeling of water supply systems,
- infrastructure assessment and optimization (including reduction of non-revenue water — NRW),
- design and modernization of water supply systems, sewerage networks, pumping stations, and treatment facilities,
- preparation of design and tender documentation in accordance with international standards and procurement procedures (including FIDIC),
- assessment of solution implementability, taking into account construction and operational constraints.
His professional strength lies in the ability to combine deep engineering expertise with effective managerial coordination. Pavel does not simply develop solutions—he ensures their consistency, economic justification, and readiness for implementation.
He operates at the intersection of three critical levels:
- system level — shaping the structure and development logic of infrastructure,
- project level — ensuring integration of all engineering disciplines,
- practical level — guaranteeing implementability and operational efficiency.
Under his leadership, projects evolve from a set of technical solutions into integrated, sustainable, and investment-ready systems, aligned with international requirements and capable of delivering long-term performance.
Pavel Akhmetzyanov is an engineering leader who delivers not just quality solutions, but their strategic value for infrastructure development.
Implementation-Focused Engineer Ensuring Practical Reliability of Infrastructure: Pavel Myagkov
Pavel Myagkov is a senior implementation-focused engineer in the field of water supply and sanitation, with over 20 years of experience in design, construction, and technical supervision of infrastructure systems. His expertise covers the full project lifecycle—from engineering calculations and design to construction supervision and commissioning.
Unlike a conventional design engineer, Pavel specializes in translating engineering concepts into fully functional systems, ensuring their performance under real operating conditions.
He is responsible for the critical dimension of projects—practical feasibility and technical robustness of solutions, including:
- development of detailed engineering solutions for water supply and sewerage systems (networks, pumping stations, treatment facilities),
- execution of hydraulic calculations and optimization of system parameters based on real operating regimes,
- preparation of working documentation, including drawings, technical specifications, and bills of quantities,
- quality control of engineering solutions at the detailed design stage,
- technical supervision of construction works and verification of compliance with design documentation,
- participation in author’s supervision and real-time adjustment of design solutions during implementation.
Pavel has strong applied expertise in:
- design of internal and external water supply and sewerage networks,
- hydraulic modeling and calculations (flows, pressures, head losses, system performance),
- selection of equipment and materials based on operational requirements,
- optimization of engineering solutions to enhance reliability and durability,
- construction quality control and technical support during project implementation.
His core strength is engineering practicality. Pavel evaluates solutions not only from a design perspective, but also through the lens of constructability, operability, and lifecycle performance.
He operates at the most critical levels of project delivery:
- detail level — transforming concepts into precise engineering solutions,
- implementation level — ensuring correct execution on site,
- operational level — guaranteeing that systems function reliably, efficiently, and sustainably over time.
Thanks to his combined experience in design and construction, Pavel is able to identify and mitigate potential risks at early stages, significantly reducing implementation challenges.
Pavel Myagkov is an engineer who ensures not just the development of solutions, but their seamless performance in real-world infrastructure systems.
Water supply projects are far more than engineering solutions or elements of infrastructure. They form the foundation of quality of life, directly impacting public health, sanitation, and life expectancy. They act as a catalyst for regional socio-economic development, unlocking new opportunities for business, agriculture, and urban growth. Ultimately, they are a critical pillar of economic resilience, ensuring stability today while safeguarding resources for future generations.
Behind every such project stand not just specialists, but leaders—professionals who think systemically, make strategic decisions, and take ownership of highly complex challenges. These are individuals who see beyond pipelines and networks, recognizing a holistic ecosystem where every component matters.
It is precisely these experts who lay the groundwork for long-term transformation, set new industry standards, and deliver solutions designed to perform for decades.
The company Alterra can rightfully take pride in its team—experts who do not merely deliver projects, but actively shape the future of the industry.
And it is experts like these who lay the foundation for these transformations.
ALTERRA truly has every reason to be proud!