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  • About me

    Technical Executive, Training and Compliance at Food Safety Authority of Ireland

  • Education

    • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

      2007 - 2013
      Bachelor's Degree Agriculture, Food Science and Technology 2.1

      Thesis: "A study on the spoilage dynamic of Geobacillus stearothermophilus strains in evaporated milk"Core modules: Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical chemistry of Foods, Food Biochemistry, Food Engineering, Food Microbiology, Food Biotechnology, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Analysis, Food Packaging, Food Quality Control and Assurance, Cereal Technology, Technology of Meat, fish and eggs, Technology of Oils and Fats, Dairy Technology, Dairy Microbiology… Show more Thesis: "A study on the spoilage dynamic of Geobacillus stearothermophilus strains in evaporated milk"Core modules: Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical chemistry of Foods, Food Biochemistry, Food Engineering, Food Microbiology, Food Biotechnology, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Analysis, Food Packaging, Food Quality Control and Assurance, Cereal Technology, Technology of Meat, fish and eggs, Technology of Oils and Fats, Dairy Technology, Dairy Microbiology, Technology of Dairy products, Processing of Fruits and Vegetables, Food Hygiene-Toxicology, Human Nutrition, Oenology – Alcoholic Beverages, Principles of Food Process Engineering Show less

    • University College Dublin

      2014 - 2015
      Master’s Degree Food Safety and Risk Analysis 2.1 Honours

      Thesis: "Bacteria cultured from low-moisture foods possess a threat to human health: evaluate the food safety risks"Modules: Food Safety, Food Chain Integrity, Contaminants in the Food Chain, Veterinary Epidemiology & Food Safety, Epidemiology & Zoonoses, Risk Perception, Communication and Behaviour Changes, Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human and Animal Health, Global Cold Chain Safety, The Regulation of Food Safety and Quality, Case Studies in Food Contamination… Show more Thesis: "Bacteria cultured from low-moisture foods possess a threat to human health: evaluate the food safety risks"Modules: Food Safety, Food Chain Integrity, Contaminants in the Food Chain, Veterinary Epidemiology & Food Safety, Epidemiology & Zoonoses, Risk Perception, Communication and Behaviour Changes, Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human and Animal Health, Global Cold Chain Safety, The Regulation of Food Safety and Quality, Case Studies in Food Contamination, Antimicrobial Resistant Zoonotic Food-Borne Bacteria, Research Project Show less

    • Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly. / TEI of Thessaly

      2014 - 2014
      1st Advanced Summer School

      Food Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Quantitative Methods of Market Research

  • Experience

    • Elbak S.A. (Greek canning industry)

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      Internship

      The internship was mandatory as part of the curriculum of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Agricultural School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.Responsible for:• Monitoring the quality and safety of food products.• Carrying out product and process inspections and assessments.• HACCP implementation and verification.• Report to line manager on food safety, quality and compliance issues.

    • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

      Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
      BSc thesis - work placement

      I worked for one year at the laboratory of food microbiology and hygiene of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as part of my Research Thesis. Responsible for: • Performing the microbiological experiments in order to evaluate the growth of Geobacillus stearothermophilus (plate count method, decrease of pH and milk coagulation were evaluated).• Monitor the growth of G.stearothermophilus in Tryptone Soy Broth (TSB) at isothermal conditions (35-67°C) and use a cardinal type model. • Development of the predictive growth model of G.stearothermophilus.• Complying with the laboratory documented policies and procedures.• Performing the calibration and qualification of equipment and instrumentation.• Participating in training programs.• Writing and presenting the results.• Attending weekly progress team meetings. Show less

    • Creme Global

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2019
      Food Data Scientist

      Creme Global specializes in predictive intake modelling software, data and services in the areas of food, nutrients, cosmetics, personal care products and their ingredients and formulations. Responsible for: • Development of business proposals around specific clients (e.g. industry, research institutes, government bodies) and project needs.• Management and ownership of food consultancy projects for national and international food companies.• Running chemical exposure assessments and dissemination of results for clients (e.g. comparing against safety levels, relevant scientific literature).• Performing quantitative microbiological risk assessments (QMRA).• Publishing in peer reviewed journals.• Writing technical and non-technical reports aimed at audiences with varying levels of technological understanding.• Liaising with clients on a daily basis.• Management, collation and utilization of comprehensive databases (e.g. dietary, market share)• Modelling dietary intake data to conduct analyses on a client and/or project basis.• Worked on European Commissioned FP7 and H2020 research projects including BACCHUS (Beneficial effects of dietary bioactive peptides and polyphenols on cardiovascular health in humans) and ODIN (Food-based solutions for optimal vitamin D nutrition and health through the lift cycle). • Product owner of Food Safety and Predictive Microbiology Software, responsible for the management of both software products.• Communication and presenting projects and results via various forums (e.g. conferences, workshops, company blogs).• Designing and conducting training workshops for current and potential clients.• Gained commercial awareness on food trends and new functional foods through projects carried out for global food companies.• Guest lecturing to M.Sc. Food Safety and Risk Analysis students (UCD).• Liaising with all departments in order to provide the best solutions and improve existing procedures. Show less

    • Food Safety Authority of Ireland

      Sept 2019 - now

      • Technical Executive, Training and Compliance

        Apr 2022 - now

      • Technical Executive, Communications

        Sept 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Degree in Music Harmony

      Modules: Piano, Solfege, History of music, Form, Teaching, Chorus, Counterpoint

    • Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)

      University of Michigan

    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

      British Council
      Mar 2014

    • Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF)

      Centre international d'études pédagogiques (CIEP)

    • Train the Trainer

      SQT Training Ltd
      Feb 2022