Work Experience

AI Research Assistant

Machine Learning Lab, University of Freiburg Freiburg im Breisgau, DE 05/2022 – 06/2025
  • Advanced the lab’s machine learning frameworks by developing and integrating novel features.
  • Mentored over 100 MSc students in the Foundations of Deep Learning course.
  • Orchestrated the launch of the course as a MOOC, expanding accessibility and impact.

AI Research Assistant

Fraunhofer IPK Berlin, DE 04/2023 – 01/2024
  • AI Engineer at the ExoGuide industrial project in collaboration with Exeron GmbH.
  • Managed ML-pipelines and conducted extensive experimentation and research.
  • Developed and deployed an AI-driven system for real-time control of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), reducing part rejection and improving process efficiency.

Application & Software Engineer

Dataviva Thessaloniki, GR 03/2020 – 08/2021
  • Contributed to the company’s early-stage development.
  • Developed and deployed scalable client-tailored optimization tools that improved efficiency and supported large-scale retail operations.
  • Mentored intern teams as a technical lead.

Application & Software Engineer

Veltio Thessaloniki, GR 03/2018 – 03/2020
  • Partnered with clients to gather requirements, clarify business needs, and translate them into tailored software solutions.
  • Designed, implemented, and deployed advanced retail optimization solutions that improved supply-chain operational efficiency.

Education

MSc in Computer Science

University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, DE Specialization: Artificial Intelligence Graduated: 06/2025
  • Grade: 1.2 (German scale: 1.0 = best, 4.0 = min. pass, >4.0 = fail)
  • Thesis: Tune my Adam, Please! — Specialized transformer for Bayesian Optimization of Adam optimizer hyperparameters.
    (accepted as a non-archival short paper in AutoML 2025 Conference)

Diploma in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Integrated BEng + MEng)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GR Specialization: Electrical Energy Systems Graduated: 11/2017

Technical Skills

Languages & Scripting
Python (primary), Java, SQL, Bash
ML & Data Science
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, LangChain
MLOps & Deployment
MLflow, Weights & Biases, REST APIs, GCP
DevOps
Git & GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, CI/CD

Languages

English: Full working proficiency
Greek: Native
German: Beginner (actively learning)

Updated: October, 2025