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Zefy Pissaki

Zefy Pissaki

Sheffield

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
French
Beginner
A1

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Education

MEng - Aerospace Engineering

The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
06.2023

Work History

Electronics Engineer

CERN - European Organisation for Nuclear Research
Geneva
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Set up, debugged and maintained the testing hardware interfacing with back-end data acquisition boards.
  • Developed firmware and software installations for different hybrid boards using C, C++ and Python in a Linux environment.
  • Developed a robust front-end test procedure to be used at a factory during the production of equipment worth over £18 million invested to be installed in the Large Hadron Collider.
  • Took part in the reliability campaign and analysed result data and cooperated in developing qualification criteria.
  • Quality control inspection established a new Inventory Management System, Lab testing at industrial standards.

Project Manager

SunrIde - Sheffield University Rocketry Innovation
Sheffield
07.2022 - Current
  • Directing multiple rocketry programmes of the record-breaking UK student rocket team.
  • SunrIde is a hardworking team of 80+ engineering students with the mission become the 1st UK team to reach space.
  • Supervising the organisation operations and finance, develop and maintain Gantt Charts, perform feasibility studies(APQP) and guide each project progress.
  • Validate the missions plans, run general meetings, delegate tasks to respective officers, cooperate in identifying team demands and opportunities and handle cross-team results. Test launches in Q4 2022, Q1, Q3 2023. Raised approximately £50,000 in Q4 2022.
  • Recruit, champion and promote the program. Encourage/help others and ensure that a positive culture is upheld.

Team Leader

SunrIde - Sheffield University Rocketry Innovation
Sheffield
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed the mission to deliver a space-capable payload to an industrial partner, reaching the Kármán line with a focus on project timelines, risk management and communication with the partner company and project supervisors.
  • Used project management tools including MS Project and Excel to create detailed project timelines, Gantt chart, and risk matrices, allowing for effective tracking of project progress and risk-based decision-making.
  • Led a cross-functional team to deliver the project on-time and within budget, requiring strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Operations Manager

SunrIde - Sheffield University Rocketry Innovation
Sheffield
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Continuous evaluation of the organisation processes (Launch Certification ,CONOPS, Safety Cases, Handbooks, Supply,
  • Acquisitions, Finance), negotiating contracts
  • Regular communication with top management, team and external partners
  • Co-founder of the Sunride Training Programme and support in establishment of the first SunrIde lab space ”The Rocketshop”
  • Supervision of the junior team and their submission to the UKSEDS National Rocketry Championship
  • The team won 1st place in the UK with distinction for an all-time record of performance.

Avionics Engineer

SunrIde - Sheffield University Rocketry Innovation
Sheffield
11.2019 - Current
  • Design, development and testing of a Launch Controller and Ground Station Unit for multiple mission profiles.
  • Participating in continuous integration of on-board hardware used in single/two-stage rockets for experimental launches.
  • Develop software for long-range communication, investigate location and trajectory tracking for high altitude reaching space.


Software Engineer

Project Marsworks, Sheffield University
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Designed and developed the Graphical User Interface of a Mars Rover using C and NI LabVIEW.
  • Modified, problem solved and tested the software using Arduino micro-controllers.

International Engineering Ambassador

The University of Sheffield
10.2019 - Current
  • Frequent public speaker, professional representative of the University and a positive role model to prospective students participating in a range of initiatives to support international recruitment in Engineering.
  • Delivering engaging presentations to key stakeholders in a wide range of audiences.

Residence Life Mentor

Accommodation & Commercial Services, The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed hundreds of students offering front-line support to matters surrounding University living, Welfare and Wellbeing
  • Reliable, with ability to handle difficult situations, provided solutions to problems knowing when to refer cases to line manager.

Skills

Coding Skills

  • C, C, Python, Java, Git, Linux, HTML, CSS, PHP, React JavaScript

Software competences

  • MS Excel, MATLAB, Altium PCB, CAD, LabVIEW, ANSYS, LateX, Video Editing, 3D Printing, OpenRocket

Interests

  • Project Management, Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Team Bonding, Project Planning, Budget Administration
  • Space Missions, Leadership, LGBT Rights, piano, specialty coffee, hiking/bouldering

Accomplishments

  • Co-Author ”Software Tools for Hybrid Quality Control for the CMS Phase Two Outer Tracker Upgrade”, TWEPP 2022, Spring 2022
  • Co-Author ”Test system for the PS Front-End Hybrid High Voltage filter at CMS Phase-2 Outer Tracker Upgrade”, TWEPP 2022
  • Author/Research Fellowship ”Modular Telemetry & Ground Control Adaptable to Multiple Launch Vehicles”, SURE 2021, Summer 2021

Certification

  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Auditor, Udemy CERN Training Spring 2022
  • Project Risk Management, Udemy CERN Training Spring 2022
  • IOSH Working Safely Course, British Safety Council May 2021
  • Ladybird Spacecraft Communications Training, European Space Agency Academy Jan 2021

References

  • Dr Robert Howell, r.howell@sheffield.ac.uk

 Director of Interdisciplinary Programmes in Engineering

  • Dr Giuliano Punzo, g.punzo@sheffield.ac.uk

Lecturer at the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

  • Ms Lucy Bloom, lucy.bloom@sheffield.ac.uk

Line Manager at University of Sheffield's Accommodation & Commercial Services Team

Timeline

Project Manager

SunrIde - Sheffield University Rocketry Innovation
07.2022 - Current

Electronics Engineer

CERN - European Organisation for Nuclear Research
07.2021 - 07.2022

Team Leader

SunrIde - Sheffield University Rocketry Innovation
06.2021 - 07.2022

Operations Manager

SunrIde - Sheffield University Rocketry Innovation
10.2020 - 06.2021

Avionics Engineer

SunrIde - Sheffield University Rocketry Innovation
11.2019 - Current

International Engineering Ambassador

The University of Sheffield
10.2019 - Current

Residence Life Mentor

Accommodation & Commercial Services, The University of Sheffield
09.2019 - 06.2021

Software Engineer

Project Marsworks, Sheffield University
09.2018 - 09.2019

MEng - Aerospace Engineering

The University of Sheffield

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