Resume

Thales·Kiel

01/2025 – Present · 1 yr+

Oversees multi-million euro naval defense project; manages secure digital communication and combat readiness systems; leads cross-functional teams; manages public and private stakeholders.

digitalsalt·Lüneburg

07/2022 – 12/2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Operational consulting for multi-billion naval shipbuilding project; implemented cutting-edge IT solutions; established AI department for maritime applications; led international consultant teams; shaped business strategy; increased market presence.

digitalsalt·Lüneburg

03/2020 – 06/2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Implemented digital strategies and IT solutions for defense clients; managed projects end-to-end; created data analytics reports; supervised process design; partnered with stakeholders.

DNV·Athens (SEMEA region)+8 more

04/2014 – 02/2020 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Managed sales and large-scale bids across the SEMEA region; quadrupled annual turnover; coordinated software projects; spoke at POSIDONIA, Digital Ship, and ShipIT conferences; traveled extensively for client relations.

ThyssenKrupp AG·Essen

12/2011 – 03/2014 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Led operational, financial, and compliance audits across international subsidiaries; focused on defense projects and complex sales processes; assessed and improved operational processes; guided management decisions.

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems·Kiel

06/2007 – 11/2011 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Managed functional integration and project management for underwater naval systems; delivered project specifications on schedule; negotiated technical contracts; provided strategic consultancy.

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems·Hamburg

03/2006 – 06/2007 · 1 yr 4 mos

Responsibilities in project management, production, and systems integration for shipyards in Hamburg and Malmö; worked on surface vessels and submarines.

DEEPDOCK·Athens

01/1999 – Present · 26 yrs

Developing concept for revolutionizing naval operations through surface and sub-surface autonomy and AI application. Research-driven, non-commercial initiative conducted during free time.

Hellenic Navy·Athens & Kiel

11/2004 – 11/2005 · 1 yr

Military service with specialization in radar technology; served under NATO status at Hellenic Navy Detachment in Kiel.

ACRYTAL — Aegean Crypto Capital / DAO·Athens

01/2000 – 12/2006 · 7 yrs

Conceived tokenization approach for family-owned real estate entities in the Aegean Islands; leveraged XML for property attribute parsing and encryption; extended the project with blockchain and Proof of Work mining concepts; goal was democratizing investment.

Forschungszentrum Jülich·Aachen

12/2000 – 09/2002 · 1 yr 10 mos

Junior scientist at Institute for Solid State Research; student research project: "Integration of BaSrTiO₃-thinfilms in DRAM-cells" under Dr. Fotis Fitsilis; supervised by Prof. R. Waser.

RWTH Aachen University·Aachen

01/2001 – 01/2002 · 1 yr 1 mo

Supported laboratory research; conducted literature reviews, data analysis, experimental assistance; contributed to academic papers and presentations; maintained rigorous documentation; supervised by Prof. R. Waser.

Hellenic Shipyards (HSY)·Athens

04/1999 – 07/1999 · 4 mos

Construction of Osprey HSY-56A-class gunboat; planned and executed HAT (Harbor Acceptance Test) phase of electrical, electronic, radar, and communication systems.