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Heraklion, Gr

Attiki, Greece

- Subject Matter Expert of the company in mechanical engineering.- Model-based systems engineering to facilitate system integration. Creation of P&I diagrams, design of interfaces and modular design of cartridge for a Proof-of-Concept device.- Risk assessment of system and sub-systems with a focus on fluidics, optics and mechatronics.- Introduction of in-line Quality Control and Process Analytical Technologies (both for cells and instruments) in the Proof-of-Concept device.- Downselection and management of external vendors for developing and upscaling of cartridge prototype.

Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria, Austria

- Interim leader of microfluidics team, developing and testing parts in GLP environment.- Design of microfluidics’ layers in a microchip, while taking part in the design of all the other layers of semiconductor (electrical routing, integrated silicon photonics, passivation and isolation layers for Joule heaters) in collaboration with IMEC’s expert team.- Design of Experiment, data analysis of on-chip microfluidics (in 3 different semiconductor devices) within a cross-functional team of 5 engineers.- Performed microfluidic experiments with particles (beads and cells) using fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and utilizing optical setups acquiring scattering signals.- Defined tasks, milestones, project schedules, allocated resources, while delivering public presentations and technical reports to provide updates on projects.- Communication with other external and internal teams, acting as the primary point of contact with the corresponding leaders.- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts, and drew conclusions to enable verification and validation of concepts and assumptions.- Successful proposal writing for European grants. - Contact with external suppliers and establishment of new partnerships for optimization of in-house processes and externalization in GMP environment

Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria, Austria

- Design, simulation, and prototyping of microfluidic devices.- Topology optimization of microstructures produced via additive manufacturing (e.g., ceramics 3d printing).- First point of contact for designing and manufacturing custom made parts (with a focus on optical setups) within the company using different methods.- Perform mechanical and fluidic testing, hands-on lab work and troubleshooting

Athens, Attiki, Greece

- Design and development of a system to enable integration of 2D materials (e.g. graphene) in semiconductor devices.- Design and development of prototype to upscale the integration of 2D materials in wafer scale with submicron accuracy.- Design and development of pick&place system with a resolution of hundreds of nanometers to facilitate integration of lasers in semiconductor devices.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

- Design and development of automated microfluidic supply system for cell bioprinting device.

Náxos, Southern Aegean, Greece

- High level management and planning of all internal and external activities.- Operator (until July 2022) of a business consisted of 3 houses in Naxos, Greece. Managed to become an Airbnb Superhost in a span of 2 years.- Lead end-to-end business processes to maintain profitability, putting together realistic budgets.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

- Research and Development (design, rapid prototyping, testing) on medical devices, especially for saliva collection.- Trained pre-graduate students on design and rapid prototyping of devices, while meeting biocompatibility standards.- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.

Naxos, Southern Aegean, Greece

- Head of on-beach serving- Management of service personell (total of 3 people).- Service of more than 600 customers per day, working 11 hours per day, 7 days a week

Naxos, Southern Aegean, Greece

- Assisted bartender in the creation of drinks.- Responsibility for constant supply of juice, drinks and for bar organisation.