About
I am passionate about sustainability, with a focus on energy systems, net zero communities and green transportation. I hold a Double MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems, data analytics and AI (Distinction), a certificate in Business Management from ESADE, and a Bachelor's in Energy Engineering (First Class Honours). My expertise spans energy storage optimisation, renewable energy integration, and data-driven energy solutions.
Experience
Energy Engineer – Freelance
07/2025 – PresentBrussels, Belgium
Research, development and validation of a multi-market optimisation model for utility-scale
energy storage (BESS)
across arbitrage and balancing markets. Integration of ML and deep reinforcement learning;
enrichment with external
data (weather and congestion indicators).
Energy Engineer
02/2025 – 06/2025Elia Group, Brussels, Belgium
Development of a model to maximise revenue streams for utility-scale energy storage technologies
(BESS)
through participation in arbitrage and balancing markets using optimisation tools (Pyomo and
Gurobi),
and historical market data.
Energy Analyst
09/2023 – 05/2024Bristol City Leap / Vattenfall & KTH, Sweden
Co-led project aimed at decarbonising and expanding district heating networks in Bristol to
promote
the city's green transition. Led the modelling and environomic assessment of different
technologies
and options, deriving an optimal solution.
Operational & Maintenance Engineer
09/2021 – 08/2022Synergia Technical & Investment Consultant SA, Athens, Greece
- Operation, preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of large-scale PV parks.
- Monitoring of PV parks' performance, benchmarking and troubleshooting.
- Drafting performance reports on operation and maintenance.
- Contributed to the design of new combined solar-battery park projects.
- Market research for battery technologies and products.
CEO & Design Engineer
12/2019 – 06/2021IWES Project, European School of Brussels I
Designed the Intelligent Waste Estimation System (IWES) to reduce food waste at school canteens
using artificial intelligence. Designed and prototyped the camera and electronics infrastructure
using CREO.
CEO & Co-founder
09/2017 – 05/2018Modock (Mini Enterprise), Brussels
Co-founded a Mini Enterprise following the circular economy and zero-waste concept.
Led a team of 7 to design, develop and test a high-quality, inexpensive sound speaker prototype
using eco-friendly materials.
Projects
Multi-Market Optimisation for Energy Storage (Master Thesis)
2024 – 2025UPC Barcelona & Elia Group
Optimisation model for multi-market (ancillary & arbitrage) participation for storage
applications.
Final grade: 9/10.
Sustainable Off-Grid Energy System for Island Resort
09/2024 – 05/2025Six Senses Resort
Project aimed at 40% reduction of the resort's carbon emissions by 2030. Conducted comprehensive
energy audit,
expanded solar PV capacity, suggested innovative energy storage solutions, and analysed
additional renewable sources.
Predicting Electricity Consumption Using Neural Networks
10/2024 – 01/2025UPC Barcelona
Developed a neural network to predict electricity demand in Catalonia using historical
consumption data,
integrating weather variables and a sliding window approach. Achieved accurate short-term
forecasts.
Data-Driven Optimisation of Heating/Cooling System
10/2024 – 01/2025UPC Barcelona
Analysed residential electricity consumption data from thousands of homes to identify patterns
related to
electric heaters and gas boilers using NILMTK. Leveraged data-driven insights to recommend
optimal heat pump capacities.
Moonshot Project: Underground Horizons
10/2024 – 01/2025UPC Barcelona
Explored underground vertical farming on Mars adapted to Martian soil conditions, integrating
advanced
precision farming technology powered by surface PV systems to enable food production on Mars.
Modelling & Optimisation for Net Zero Communities (Bachelor Thesis)
10/2022 – 06/2023De Montfort University
Combining energy generation/consumption data, meteorological APIs, technological and economic
factors,
developed and analysed scenarios involving various renewable energy sources and storage,
identifying optimal
solutions for energy performance, economic viability, and environmental impact.
Education
MSc in Digital Energy Systems
09/2024 – 07/2025EIT InnoEnergy & UPC, Barcelona, Spain
AI for Energy, data-driven energy systems, integration of renewable energy in the grid.
Master thesis grade: 9/10.
MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems
08/2023 – 06/2024EIT InnoEnergy & KTH, Stockholm, Sweden
Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems. Specialised in energy markets, energy
conversion,
efficiency, energy resources, and renewable energy.
Entrepreneurship Integrated Programme
08/2023 – 05/2025ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
110 academic hours on entrepreneurial courses: financial analysis, project management, business
model canvas,
digital business, marketing strategy, investment strategy. Programme designed to inspire
engineers toward
sustainable energy value creation and new venture creation.
Summer School in Data Science & AI for Energy
07/2024 – 08/2024KU Leuven, Belgium
Data science and AI for energy flexibility and demand optimisation. Python skills for data
analysis,
visualisation, and dashboard creation. Machine learning, time series analysis, statistical
principles
for forecasting, and optimising energy-flexible resources.
BEng in Energy Engineering with Industry Year
09/2019 – 05/2023De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
First Class Honours. Specialised in Energy Economics & Policy, Energy Conversion &
Storage Systems,
Low Carbon Energy Technology, and Renewable Energy. Industry year at Synergia (Athens, Greece).
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Skills
Technical Skills
Domain Expertise
Languages
French (Native), Greek (Native), English (C2 spoken, C1 written)
Awards & Achievements
1st Prize – Schneider Electric Hackathon at ENLIT
11/2024
Milan, Italy. Designed Smart Energy Strategy App to optimise energy portfolios, balance costs,
and reduce emissions through data analysis and scenario simulations.
Entrepreneurship Integrated Programme Certificate
05/2025
ESADE Business School. 110 academic hours covering financial analysis, project management,
business model canvas, digital business, marketing and investment strategy.
3rd Prize – European Schools Science Symposium (ESSS)
03/2015
Varese, Italy. Designed and made a small-scale model of a desalination station using only
renewable energy sources to address the challenge of clean water in developing countries.