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Panos Giannakopoulos BEng MSc MRes PMP

Panos Giannakopoulos BEng MSc MRes PMP

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Structural Engineer (BEng, MSc, MRes) and Mechanical Engineer (BEng, MSc), PMP Certified by Project Management Institute, Working towards my Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

  • Education

    • University of Bradford

      2011 - 2013
      Bachelor's Degree Civil and Structural Engineering 2nd Class - Upper Division

      • Principal subjects: Soil Mechanics; Concrete and Steelwork Design; Structural Analysis; Materials Failure Analysis; Steel and Composite Design; Feasibility Studies.• Final-Year Project: Efficiency of Ground Heat Exchangers.

    • Edinburgh Napier University

      2014 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Geotechnical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Edinburgh Napier Student Formula team • Thesis Subject: Laterally loaded large diameter skirted monopiles: Analytical and numerical approach.

    • University of Bradford

      2010 - 2011
      Master's Degree Mechanical Engineering Pass with Merit

      • Principal subjects: Design Optimisation; Engineering Vibration; Advanced Solid Mechanics; Finite Element Methods; Environmental Computational Fluid Dynamics.• MSc Project: Installation of Photovoltaic System on Chesham Building.

    • University of Bradford

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering 2nd Class - Lower Division

      • Principal subjects: Manufacturing, Planning and Control; Energy Studies; Advanced Design Applications; Engine and Powertrain; Six Sigma for Business Excellence.• Final-Year Project: Research, Analysis and Design of a Prototype Engine.

    • Edinburgh Napier University

      2013 - 2014
      Master's Degree Structural Engineering Pass with Merit

      • Principal subjects: Advanced Structural Concrete; Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Finite Element Analysis; Advanced Structural Steel Design; Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Design; Foundation Design to Eurocode 7.• MSc Project: Behaviour of Offshore Wind Turbines Supported on Monopile Foundations under Different Loading Conditions.

  • Experience

    • Stirixis Techniki S.A.

      Jun 2010 - Sept 2010
      Graduate Mechanical Engineer

      • Lead site engineer for team of 4-7 people, for the reconstruction of a luxurious villa and construction of the gym for "Kolossos" A1 League basketball team. Arranged and kept track of deliveries of materials needed in order for the works to progress, interacted with private contractors and public utility companies and ensured Health & Safety.• Observed reinforcements of structures with the use of carbon fiber, metal plating and structural resins. Supervised installation and maintenance of under-floor cooling and heating systems and water purification systems for swimming pools.• Liaised with Site Manager on a daily basis with regards to performance and quality of work completed.• Serviced fleet of company mopeds.• Read and utilised CAD drawings and received a strong understanding of the duties of a mechanical engineer and expanded my time and people management.• Worked within budget restrictions and to strict timelines. Show less

    • Giannakopoulos Nikolaos Consultancy

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
      Graduate Structual Engineer

      • Shadowed a senior civil engineer. Inspected the correct application of Eurocodes (amount and type of steel reinforcements used) in newly built reinforced concrete structures.• Collected data, measure physical dimensions of structures, data management and data processing tasks.• Gained firsthand experience of the duties of a civil and structural engineer. Gained deep knowledge of structural regulations and working in a construction site.

    • Giannakopoulos Nikolaos Consultants

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
      Graduate Structural Engineer

      • Shadowed a senior civil engineer. Inspected the correct application of Eurocodes (amount and type of steel reinforcements used) in newly built reinforced concrete structures.• Collected data, measure physical dimensions of structures, data management and data processing tasks.• Gained firsthand experience of the duties of a civil and structural engineer. Gained deep knowledge of structural regulations and working in a construction site.

    • Edinburgh Napier University

      Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
      Research Student

      • Awarded a 50th Year Anniversary Scholarships (monthly stipends and covered tuition fees) of Edinburgh Napier University.• Research focused on: Long-term Behaviour of Offshore Wind Turbines Supported on Fixed foundations.• Member of Edinburgh Napier Student Formula Team. Responsible for exhaust design.• Teaching assistant for Director of Studies for Geotechnics Materials and Geotechnics module (lectures, tutorials and laboratories). • Co-supervisor of Final Year MEng Students in their dissertation. Show less

    • RBS

      Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
      Financial Crime Associate

      • Investigated financial crime related activity reported to the Fraud Team • Maintained appropriate record keeping of all activities and investigations for evidential and reporting purposes • Communicated with customers and monitored their transactions in regards to them being genuine or fraudulent • Escalated issues for review and resolution in relation to financial crime and fraud• Investigated alerts relating to sanctions on bank accounts

    • Tellett Engineering Consultants

      Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
      Graduate Structural Engineer

      • Designer for a range of projects (reinforced concrete elements, masonry, steel beams, foundations, steel bridges, composite structures, foul and storm water drainage, road and pavement construction, modular buildings, etc.).• 2D and 3D analysis of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium frames and concrete buildings.• Designed layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.• Drafted detailed dimensional drawings that were used for construction purposes with attention to detail.• Attended site visits when required.• Wrote reports and carried out structural calculations based on British Standards and Eurocodes.• Analysed proposed site factors and construction methods to illustrate findings. Show less

    • Filoxenia Hotel Apartments

      Feb 2019 - Nov 2019
      Operations Manager

      - Oversee day-to-day operations- Design strategy and set goals for growth- Maintain budgets and optimise expenses- Set policies and processes- Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance- Prepare regular reports for upper management- Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations- Provide suggestions for profit increase, employee engagement, increase market share)

    • Giannakopoulos Nikolaos Consultancy

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
      Structural Engineer

      • Worked on a range of projects (reinforced concrete elements, steel beams, foundations, composite structures, foul and storm water drainage, road and pavement construction, etc.).• 2D and 3D analysis of mild steel and concrete buildings.• Designed layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.• Drafted detailed dimensional drawings that were used for construction purposes with attention to detail.• Attended site visits when required.• Carried out structural calculations based on Eurocodes.• Analysed proposed site factors and construction methods to illustrate findings. Show less

    • Greek Army

      Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
      Marine

      - Captain of new recruits of the 4th class of 2020.- Graduated 1st in 4th induction class of 2020.- Assistant to the Master Sergeant of my Team.- Assisted with engineering projects in the camp.- Protecting and securing highly monetary and classified assets.

    • PRODESIGN ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

      Aug 2021 - Nov 2023
      Structural Engineer

      • Designer of steel and composite structures using ETabs and steel connections using IDEA Statica.• 2D and 3D analysis of mild steel and RC concrete buildings.• Carried out structural calculations based on Eurocodes and P100.• Modelling and detailing of structures in Tekla Structures.

    • Arcadis

      Nov 2023 - Sept 2024
      Senior Structural Engineer

      - Working on multinational projects following European standards.- Developing projects (from concept to execution files) meeting the client’s specific requirements;- Preparation of conceptual and outline designs for structural schemes.- Detailing fabrication plans.

    • SelfConsulting

      Oct 2024 - Jun 2025
      Structural Engineer

      • Designer of steel and composite structures using ETabs and steel connections using IDEA Statica.• 3D analysis of mild steel and composite buildings.• Carried out structural calculations based on Eurocodes and P100.• Modelling and detailing of structures in Tekla Structures.

    • GAPA Projects

      Jun 2025 - now
      Structural Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Mar 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Panos Giannakopoulos BEng MSc MRes PMP
      50th Year PhD Anniversary Scholarship Edinburgh Napier University Oct 2014 • Managed to secure one of the 50th Year PhD Anniversary Scholarships (monthly stipends and covered PhD tuition fees) of Edinburgh Napier University.