Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Additional Information
Interests
Certification
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Konstantinos Giaras

Automotive Technology Engineer
Thessaloniki

Summary

Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical faults

Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills and commitment to maximizing the production process within a facility

Passionate mechanical designer with many years of experience in designing automotive parts for both casual use and racing

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Technical Department Manager

Neotec yachts
04.2025 - Current
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.

Supervising Technician

Aliseo Yacht Services
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.

Motorcycle Technical Director Benelli, Keeway, Super Soco, E-cooter

Motoway
10.2020 - 07.2024
  • Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.

Agricultural occupation

Family business
08.2019 - 09.2020

Professor

Institute of Vocational Training at Iek Delta 360
10.2015 - 07.2019
  • Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.

Sous chef

Manitari Magiko Bit Bazaar
08.2015 - 10.2017

Gas technician

Robopoulos S.A. (Roborent)
10.2012 - 08.2013

Automotive Parts Logistics Inventory Controller

Karabasis Car Parts
05.2012 - 10.2012

Junior Technical Advisor

Mercedes - Benz P.Theodoropoulos S.A.
06.2006 - 08.2006

Junior Technical Advisor

Mercedes - Benz P.Theodoropoulos S.A.
06.2005 - 08.2005

Education

Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology

ALEXANDRIO TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
Thessaloniki, Greece
04.2001 -

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Proficient in Windows OS

Experienced with Microsoft Office applications

Skilled in SolidWorks modeling

Matlab simulation techniques

Skilled in using Ansys Workbench

Skilled in AutoCAD drafting

Experience with Mac OS

Team management

Client support

Training

  • Ansys Workbench, Ls - Dyna, VPG, ATEI Thessaloniki
  • Ansys CFX, Fluent, VPG Advanced system analysis, ATEI Thessaloniki
  • Mot Inspector, ATEI Thessaloniki
  • SolidWorks Academy: Fundamental Course for Beginners 2021-23, Udemy
  • SolidWorks Essential Training 2019, Udemy

RESEARCH PROGRAMS

  • Electronic power steering simulation model, Porto Portugal, September 2009

I developed detailed component drawings that included all necessary dimensions, notes and tolerances.

Conducted cost analysis to determine the most cost-effective design solutions

Developed procedures for inspection and testing of components to ensure product quality

  • Shell Eco Marathon Team Design Team Leader, Thessaloniki, 2006

Member of the Shell Eco Marathon Team of the Vehicle Department at the Technical University of Thessaloniki with expertise in the field of aerodynamics of the project

  • Shell Eco Marathon Team Design Team Leader, Thessaloniki, 2007

Member of the Shell Eco Marathon team of the Vehicle Department at the Technical University of Thessaloniki as lead designer and distinction for body shell design from the Shell Eco Marathon association

  • Formula Sae Team, Thessaloniki, 2008

Voluntary participation in the Aristotle University Formula SAE Thessaloniki team with the aim of further improving the design of the suspension system

  • Expansion chamber design for 2-stroke engines

Complete exhaust systems for 2-stroke engines for maximum performance and increased efficiency

Thermodynamic and kinetic analysis of fluids

Additional Information

Diagnostic specialist at Audi at MANDYLAS - KARENTA AE , Thessaloniki

April 2010 – October 2010

Interests

Music Production

Car and Motorcycle Restoration

Extreme Sports

Video Games

Certification

Certified Battery Techniciamn, Super Soco

Timeline

Technical Department Manager

Neotec yachts
04.2025 - Current

Supervising Technician

Aliseo Yacht Services
10.2024 - 03.2025

Motorcycle Technical Director Benelli, Keeway, Super Soco, E-cooter

Motoway
10.2020 - 07.2024

Agricultural occupation

Family business
08.2019 - 09.2020

Professor

Institute of Vocational Training at Iek Delta 360
10.2015 - 07.2019

Sous chef

Manitari Magiko Bit Bazaar
08.2015 - 10.2017

Gas technician

Robopoulos S.A. (Roborent)
10.2012 - 08.2013

Automotive Parts Logistics Inventory Controller

Karabasis Car Parts
05.2012 - 10.2012

Junior Technical Advisor

Mercedes - Benz P.Theodoropoulos S.A.
06.2006 - 08.2006

Junior Technical Advisor

Mercedes - Benz P.Theodoropoulos S.A.
06.2005 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology

ALEXANDRIO TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
04.2001 -
Konstantinos GiarasAutomotive Technology Engineer