Work experience

• VP of Research and Innovation

  Future Intelligence Ltd

  2019.01-2025.06

  (6 years)

  EUROPEAN COMMISSION INDEPENDENT EXPERT – CURRENT • Evaluator for collaborative projects and SME instruments in the field of Space, Security and Mobility for EUSPA, REA and CINEA (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe) (7 years). • Rapporteur for collaborative objects in the field of Space and Coal/Steel for EUSPA and REA • Reviewer/Monitor of EC-funded project (FP7, H2020 and HE) under the management of the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). FUTURE INTELLIGENCE LTD – ATHENS, GREECE VP OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION–1JAN 2019 – 30 JUN 2025 Heading the Research and Development Department, with main activities and responsibilities: - Defining key technological strategies for competitive tender submissions. - Preparing proposals in the areas of Security, Space, ICT, and Environment. - Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and oversee all phases of project implementation. - Managing technical and project activities for EU-funded R&I initiatives. - Served as Coordinator of the RESPONDENT project, leading strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagemen CIVIL PROTECTION OFFICE, MUNICIPALITY OF RHODES CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CONSULTANT–1OCT 2018 – 28 FEB 2021 Consulted on the H2020 IN-PREP project with main activities and responsibilities: - Advised on the implementation of crisis management systems within the IN-PREP H2020 project. - Supported the development of inter-organisational preparedness strategies for complex disaster and crisis scenarios. - Facilitated coordination between local authorities and European partners to enhance operational response capacity. - Contributed to the design and evaluation of preparedness tools and simulation-based training exercises. TELINT RTD CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD. – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM DIRECTOR–1OCT 2009 – 31 DEC 2020 Main activities and responsibilities: - Led a small enterprise specialising in Information Management and Monitoring solutions. - Managed participation in EC co-funded R&D projects in the fields of Security, ICT, Environment, and Space. - Oversaw project coordination, technical contributions, and reporting across multiple international consortia. - Provided strategic input on innovation, exploitation planning, and stakeholder engagement. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH "DEMOKRITOS" – ATHENS, GREECE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE–1OCT 2004 – 30 SEP 2011 Main activities and responsibilities: - Coordinated, authored, and prepared competitive bids in response to European Commission R&D calls in the fields of ICT, Transport, Space, and Security. - Participated in EC co-funded R&D projects, contributing to task coordination, administrative and financial reporting, and technical work. - Delivered outputs related to user and technical requirements, system design, and applied research. – BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Main activities and responsibilities: - Evaluation of proposals for collaborative projects and SME instruments in the fields of Space, Security, and Mobility under Horizon 2020 (H2020) and Horizon Europe (HE). - Serving as Rapporteur for collaborative projects in the domains of Space and Coal/Steel for EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) and the Research Executive Agency (REA). - Monitoring of EU-funded projects (FP7, H2020, and HE) under the management of the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), ensuring compliance with objectives, milestones, and European Commission standards. CITY UNIVERSITY, NORTH ATHENS SITE – ATHENS, GREECE PART TIME LECTURER–1OCT 2005 – 30 JUN 2007 Main activities and responsibilities: - Developed course material and delivered lectures to undergraduate students. - Taught subjects including Systems Analysis and Design, Software Project Management, Data Communications, and Local Area Networks. - Designed assessments and supported student learning through practical exercises and coursework supervision. DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – DUBLIN, IRELAND PART TIME LECTURER–1OCT 2001 – 30 JUN 2002 Department of Management and Information Systems, with main activities and responsibilities: - Created course material and delivered lectures to 4th-year undergraduate students. - Taught Software Design Patterns and C++ programming. - Designed practical assignments to support applied understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering principles. BEAR STEARNS INVESTMENT BANK – DUBLIN, IRELAND SENIOR PROGRAMMER/ANALYST–1MAY 1999 – 30 OCT 2001 Main activities and responsibilities: - Developed distributed systems and internet applications for financial services. - Designed and implemented Java and web-based applications using J2EE and CORBA technologies. - Utilised WebLogic and Visibroker platforms for enterprise application integration and deployment. IONA TECHNOLOGIES – DUBLIN, IRELAND OBJECT TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT–1FEB 1998 – 30 APR 1999 Main activities and responsibilities: - Provided consultancy services to clients on the architecture, implementation, and troubleshooting of middleware- based applications. - Designed and supported enterprise solutions using IONA’s CORBA-compliant products, Orbix and OrbixWeb. - Delivered technical training on the company’s software products to client development teams. - Ensured high-quality integration of distributed systems in line with industry standards and client requirements. TELTEC IRELAND, DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY – DUBLIN, IRELAND RESEARCH OFFICER–1JAN 1997 – 31 MAR 1998 Main activities and responsibilities: - Conducted research within European Commission-funded ACTS (Advanced Communications Technologies andServices) projects. - Contributed to the design, development, and implementation of broadband networks based on ATM (AsynchronousTransfer Mode) technology. - Collaborated with academic and industry partners on next-generation communication infrastructure prototypes. EWBANK PREECE O’HEOCHA AND SEMALY – DUBLIN, IRELAND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT–1JUN 1996 – 30 SEP 1996 Main activities and responsibilities: - Defined software and hardware system requirements for the Dublin Light Rail system. - Designed the architecture and functional specifications for the Central Control Room. - Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure integration of control, monitoring, and communications subsystems.

Educational experience

• University of the Aegean

  PhD in MATHEMATICS

  2004.10-2024.10

  (20 years)

  Number theory applications in Key Agreement Algorithms
• University of Dublin, Trinity College

  Electronic Engineering

  1994.09-1996.09

  (2 years)

  Analysis of airborne radar signals

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