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{{Interns                                                 
{{Interns                                                 
       |name= <font color="Purple">Jordan Kent                      
       |name= <font color="Purple">George Zigkas                      
       |image=Jordan_graduation.jpg   
       |image= GeorgeZigkas.jpg   
       |period=January 2018 - (present)
       |period=Feb 2017 and Dec 2017
       |field= Political Science and International Relations
       |field= Computer Science
       |university=Victoria University  
       |university=Bristol University  
       |mentor= [[Yiannis Laouris]]
       |mentor= [[Yiannis Laouris]]
}}
}}




Mrs. '''Jordan Kent''' has joined [[Future Worlds Center]] as an intern in January 2018. Since 2019, Jordan joined as Associate several projects, including the [[Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era (UNDEF)]], [[MARINA]], [[Global Education Goes Local (GEGL)]] and [[MigratED]]. In particular, she has been a key peson in analysing the data from projects including [[Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era (UNDEF)]] and [[MARINA]].  
Mr. '''George Zigkas''' has joined [[Future Worlds Center]] as an intern in February 2017. George joined as Assistant Project manager and supported [[Helene Josephides]] ad later [[Jordan Kent]] in [[Global Education Goes Local (GEGL)]] and [[MigratED]]. He also supported [[Marios Podinas]] in promoting start-ups in the startups ecosystem through [[Digital Cyprus]]. Later on throughout his internship, George joined the [[MARINA]] and [[R&I PEERS]] teams. Through his work in all these projects, but especially the latter two H20220 projects, George had the opportunity to learn the rules of managing European projects, including the preparation of reports and deliverables.  


Jordan has participated in the following SDDPS
During his internship, George has seeked every opportunity to collaborate with other members of the group and particularly with those involved in entrepreneurial and startup projects. He has also participated in an SDDP as an Assistant Facilitator with [[Yiannis Laouris]] during the final phases of the [[MARINA]] project.
*<i>"Translating My Cyprus Experience Into An Israeli Social Mission"</i> as Assistant Facilitator  
 
*[[MARINA]], <i> "What Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) actions are needed for sustainable Maritime Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDI) by 2030?"</i>  as a Participant
George has accumulated expertise and become an editor of this Media wiki, but also of [[Digital Cyprus]].


==Bio==
==Bio==
'''Jordan Kent''' is originally from The United States. She has spent the last 4 years in New Zealand, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations. While in University, Jordan interned at the United States Embassy in the Public Affairs Section.  
'''George Zigkas''' is an experienced IT professional with expertise in developing IT policies and procedures, ensuring security is implemented throughout the systems development lifecycle, in the financial and electronic payments industry. Also, experienced with a track record of completing successfully major IT projects and highly analytical and accountable person, who has worked in multi-cultural environments. Additionally, an effective team player with excellent communication and organizational skills combined with a desire to succeed.  


In Cyprus since January 2018, Jordan is an Intern for [[Future Worlds Center]] working under the guidance of [[Yiannis Laouris]].
George has been a key person in [[Future Worlds Center]] as he voluntarily assists in many projects remotely under the guidance of [[Yiannis Laouris]].


==Education==
==Education==
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand <br>
University of Bristol <br>
BA in Political Science and International Relations.
MSc Advanced Computing, Internet technologies with Security
 
<br>
University of Portsouth <br>
BSc Computer Science
 
<br>
Project Management Institure <br>
Certified Associate in Project Management




[[Category:Current interns]]
[[Category:Past interns]]
[[Category:Current Associates]]

Latest revision as of 12:33, 13 October 2021

George Zigkas
George Zigkas
Period at FWC Feb 2017 and Dec 2017
Field of Study Computer Science
Sending University Bristol University
Local Mentor Yiannis Laouris




Mr. George Zigkas has joined Future Worlds Center as an intern in February 2017. George joined as Assistant Project manager and supported Helene Josephides ad later Jordan Kent in Global Education Goes Local (GEGL) and MigratED. He also supported Marios Podinas in promoting start-ups in the startups ecosystem through Digital Cyprus. Later on throughout his internship, George joined the MARINA and R&I PEERS teams. Through his work in all these projects, but especially the latter two H20220 projects, George had the opportunity to learn the rules of managing European projects, including the preparation of reports and deliverables.

During his internship, George has seeked every opportunity to collaborate with other members of the group and particularly with those involved in entrepreneurial and startup projects. He has also participated in an SDDP as an Assistant Facilitator with Yiannis Laouris during the final phases of the MARINA project.

George has accumulated expertise and become an editor of this Media wiki, but also of Digital Cyprus.

Bio

George Zigkas is an experienced IT professional with expertise in developing IT policies and procedures, ensuring security is implemented throughout the systems development lifecycle, in the financial and electronic payments industry. Also, experienced with a track record of completing successfully major IT projects and highly analytical and accountable person, who has worked in multi-cultural environments. Additionally, an effective team player with excellent communication and organizational skills combined with a desire to succeed.

George has been a key person in Future Worlds Center as he voluntarily assists in many projects remotely under the guidance of Yiannis Laouris.

Education

University of Bristol
MSc Advanced Computing, Internet technologies with Security


University of Portsouth
BSc Computer Science


Project Management Institure
Certified Associate in Project Management