Resume
Work
Experience
10/2023 - 06/2025
Mechanical Design Engineer
Emmetron
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Spearheaded the design of custom industrial machinery using advanced 3D CAD modeling
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Developed parametric models tailored to customer specifications
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure designs aligned with manufacturing capabilities
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Applied DFMA principles to reduce cost, streamline production, and simplify assembly
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Produced detailed technical drawings and engineering documentation to support in-house manufacturing of mechanical parts and assemblies
10/2019 - 11/2024
Robotics Researcher
Legged Robots Team, Control Systems Lab, NTUA
Project: Design and Development of the Chassis for the CSL Single Actuated Hopping Robot (SAHR)
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Engineered a lightweight aluminum-composite hybrid chassis, reducing overall mass by 46%
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Upgraded the leg transmission system, achieving full utilization of motor torque
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Designed, CAM-programmed, and CNC-machined precision metal parts on a 3-axis HAAS Mill
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Developed treadmill-compatible restraining mechanism with linear guides for stable locomotion testing
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Integrated sensors and electronic subsystem into the design, enabling real-time performance monitoring during trials
10/2022 - 10/2023
Mechanical Design Engineer
Designlab
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Delivered full mechanical design solutions from initial concept through to detailed prototype
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Evaluated product functionality to ensure designs met performance requirements and user needs
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Assessed manufacturability and optimized designs for efficient production and ease of assembly, reducing potential manufacturing challenges
07/2021 - 09/2021
Spares & Inventory Trainee
Angelicoussis Group
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Participated in the initial inventory setup for a dry bulk vessel in the MDM fleet, labeling and organizing 1661 unique spare parts
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Reviewed and approved spare parts requisitions for MDM and MTM vessels, ensuring operational efficiency
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Entered and standardized data for undefined spare parts in the PMS database to improve tracking accuracy
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Managed Guarantee Claims (GCs) related to spare parts for the MGM fleet, facilitating timely resolutions
06/2019 - 07/2019
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Hellenic Shipyards S.A.
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Inspected corrosion and welding quality on HY100 alloy steel using NDT techniques onboard naval vessels
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Conducted quality control of CNC-machined parts for critical submarine applications
Education
09/2015 - 12/2024
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | Integrated M.Eng.
School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
GPA: 8.81/10 (Very Good)
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Thesis: Design and Development of the Chassis and Transmission System for the Quadruped Robot Laelaps​​
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Engineered a lightweight chassis redesign, reducing mass by 18% (39.3 kg → 32 kg), improving agility, energy efficiency, and enabling full range of motion by eliminating actuator–leg collisions
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Optimized leg transmission system, more than doubling output torque (hip: 38.6 Nm → 80.8 Nm, knee: 40.4 Nm → 80.8 Nm), improving the robot’s capabilities
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Executed full-cycle prototyping — from 3D CAD modeling to CAM programming and CNC manufacturing
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CNC-machined 56 total components across 10 unique part designs, producing multiple identical parts with tight tolerances (±0.01 mm) to ensure precise fit and reliable function in chassis and transmission assemblies
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Conducted precision dimensional inspections using calipers and micrometers to ensure tight manufacturing tolerances
Skills
& Expertise
Design & Modeling
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3D CAD & Parametric Modeling (SolidWorks)
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Design for Manufacturing (DFM) — cost-efficient, production-ready designs
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Sheet Metal Design — accurate flat patterns and bend allowances
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Technical Drawings for manufacturing documentation
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Simulation & Analysis
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) — structural validation and optimization
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Hand Calculations for mechanical design verification and load estimation
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Design optimization for strength, mass, and performance
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Prototyping & Manufacturing
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CNC Machining (3-axis HAAS) — toolpath generation, setup, and production
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CAM Programming (SolidCAM) — toolpath creation and machining strategy development
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3D Printing (Bambu Lab) — additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping
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Quality & Inspection
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Dimensional inspection and tolerance verification
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Quality control of machined and assembled components

