Anna Salaveri

Experience

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  National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Laboratory Assistant - Internship

  Month-long internship shadowing and conducting blood tests, performed in the Blood Donation Department of Aretaieio Hospital. Tasks & Experience:- Developed knowledge and practical experience of various blood tests. - Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary laboratory team. - Interacted with both patients and blood donors, enhancing complex communication skills.

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  The University of Edinburgh

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Computational Chemistry Researcher - Internship

  Two-month paid full-time internship. Research project titled: "Computational Investigation into the Selectivity of a Heterochiral Selective Diels–Alder Reaction", a multidisciplinary project combining computational and organic chemistry. Funded by Afton Chemical.Tasks & Experience:- Introduction to the Linux terminal (commands, operating files, access and use of remote supercomputing cluster).- Creating molecular geometries & performing manipulations with Molden & Avogadro molecular viewing software.- Running DFT (Density Functional Theory) calculations using ORCA Quantum Chemistry Program. Show less

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  Sunamp

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Materials Chemist - Industrial Placement

  Year-long industrial placement involving research and development of phase change materials (PCMs) used in energy-efficient and sustainable thermal storage applications in the renewable energy sector.Tasks & Experience: - Data analysis and results delivery to both technical and non-technical audiences via well-structured reports, presentations, and graph visualisation.- Designing and mapping out of scientific experiments/projects.- Conducting and improving quality control processes and adhering to strict health and safety regulations.- Product testing, chemical inventory and data tracking.- Research and development (R&D) of innovative materials and applications with little literature available.- Involved in every step of the product development cycle from R&D to manufacturing.Training: “Radiation Protection for Analytical X-ray Equipment Users” training course by the University of Edinburgh. Show less

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  Deloitte

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Consultant

  Consultant in the Cyber, Digital & Data Team within Risk Advisory.Tasks & Experience:- Engaging with clients within a variety of sectors including energy and water.- Liaising with senior stakeholders.- Evidence gathering & documentation, process mapping.- Evidence analysis.- Project management.Certifications:- AWS Cloud Practitioner, provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS).Courses & Training:- Business Writing Principles. LinkedIn course by Judy Steiner-Williams.- Safeguarding training as part of participation in the 5 Million Futures (5MF) programme.Volunteering:- Running of employability workshops and mock interview sessions at a local Edinburgh high school as part of Deloitte's 5 Million Futures (5MF) programme, a scheme aiming to address inequality by overcoming barriers to education and employment. Show less

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  The Scottish Government

  Sept 2023 - now

  Heat Networks Development Officer

  Heat Networks Development Officer sitting within the ‘Heat in Buildings’ division of the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change DG Net Zero of the Scottish Government, supporting the pre-capital development of Heat Networks across Scotland.Working as part of the Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) which is sponsored by the Scottish Government, with core partners Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) and Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS). For more information on the HNSU work: https://www.gov.scot/publications/heat-network-support-unit-support-guidance/ Show less