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KONSTANTINOS PARASKEVAS
Electronics & Software Engineer
Thessaloniki
Summary
Electronics Engineer with expertise in microcontroller programming, rapid prototyping, custom PCB design, and Machine Learning. I have developed solutions in Computer Vision through my thesis, "Biofouling Detection in Fish Farming Nets," and my scientific work as a Research Associate. My experience spans MedTech and industrial startups, where I contributed to impactful projects such as AidPlex's ScolioSense and the award-winning Turn-it project. Additional achievements include the 3D-printed humanoid robot "El Greco" and a custom ESP32 IoT board featured on Hackster.io. I am driven by a passion for innovation and creating meaningful technology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Associate
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Designed Computer Vision algorithms for robotic systems, such as underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
- Designed structural and mechanical parts in CAD software for robotic mechanisms optimized for FDM 3D printing.
- Prepared and presented manuscripts in scientific conferences regarding Robotics and Computer Vision.
Hardware Engineer
Ozzie Robotics
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Designed the electronics for autonomous robotic platforms.
- Created custom PCBs and engaged in rapid prototyping.
- Collaborated closely with teams for advanced hardware solutions.
Founding Member - Engineer
Project Veltio P.C
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Designed custom PCBs and software for Food Industry applications.
- Used microcontrollers to develop control signals, implement control algorithms, or measure process variables, such as temperatures, pressures, or positions.
- Delivered final product to customers, achieving company's first revenue.
- Produced electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, and sensors, using CAD software.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Leveraged data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
Researcher in Computer Vision and Robotics
University of the Aegean
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Applied feature selection algorithms to models predicting objects-of-interest in images.
- Wrote new functions and applications in programming languages for Computer Vision applications.
- Trained custom AI models for underwater robotic platforms.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Produced deliverables that achieved publication at Scientific Conferences.
Research and Development Engineer
Aidplex P.C
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Designed electronic components, custom PCBs and software for wearable medical devices
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Leveraged data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Contributed to securing public and private funding of over $200,000.
Research and Development Intern
Aidplex P.C
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Identified grant sources and supported bids to win project funding.
- Allocated and managed laboratory space and resources.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
Education
Integrated Master - Information And Communication Systems Engineering
University of The Aegean
Samos, Greece 09.2013 - 02.2022
Skills
Fundamental engineering concepts
Proficiency in Computer Vision
Proficiency in PCB Design
3D CAD
Rapid Prototyping
FDM 3D Printing
Microcontroller Programming
Product Development
Accomplishments
- Published an article in the International Journal on Cybernetics & Informatics (IJCI) in 2023.
- Presented a conference paper titled "Underwater Detection of Ancient Pottery Shards using Deep Learning" at NLAII2023 during the International Conference on NLP, AI, and Information Retrieval in 2023.
- Presented a conference paper titled "Detecting Holes in Fish Farming Nets: A Two-Method Approach" at the International Conference on Control, Automation, and Diagnosis (ICCAD) in 2023.
- Contributed to the "Kalypso" ROV project with the paper "Building Kalypso: The Software," presented at the 7th International Conference on Robotics and Automation Sciences (ICRAS) in 2023.
- Presented a paper at the 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications, and Mechanical Engineering (ICECCME) in 2022 on detecting holes in fishery nets using an ROV.
- Published an article based on my thesis, "Biofouling Detection in Fish Farming Nets Using Neural Networks" (SSRN 4144161), in 2022.
- Contributed to securing over $200,000 in combined public and private funding for AidPlex's "ScolioSense" scoliosis monitoring system (2020–2021).
- Contributed to the development of a humanoid robot as part of the project "El Greco: A 3D-Printed Humanoid That Anybody Can Afford," presented at the 10th Hellenic Conference on Artificial Intelligence in 2018.
- Developed a wireless turn-signal system for bicycles, which won 1st prize in the Start-up Pitch competition at the 10th Electrical Engineering Student Conference in 2017.
- Created and taught robotics educational material for the Lifelong Learning Program, "Robotics: A Wonderful World," in 2016.
Software
C
Python
Tensorflow
PyTorch
MBED
Java
Interests
3D printing
Electronics prototyping
Music composing / performing
Timeline
Hardware Engineer
Ozzie Robotics
09.2023 - 09.2024
Research Associate
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)
05.2023 - 12.2024
Researcher in Computer Vision and Robotics
University of the Aegean
04.2022 - 02.2023
Founding Member - Engineer
Project Veltio P.C
03.2021 - 08.2024
Research and Development Engineer
Aidplex P.C
08.2020 - 09.2021
Research and Development Intern
Aidplex P.C
06.2019 - 08.2019
Integrated Master - Information And Communication Systems Engineering
University of The Aegean
09.2013 - 02.2022
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