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|period=Feb 2011 - present
|period=Feb 2011 - 2012
|title=[[IT Expert]]<br>[[Programmer]]<br>[[Research Assistant]]
|title=[[IT Expert]]<br>[[Programmer]]<br>[[Research Assistant]]
|projects=[[Simsafety –Flight simulator for Internet safety]],<br />[[MobLang]],<br />[[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]],<br />[[Identifeye]],<br />[[From Local to Global]]
|projects=[[Simsafety –Flight simulator for Internet safety]],<br />[[MobLang]],<br />[[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]],<br />[[Identifeye]],<br />[[From Local to Global]]
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For a detailed curriculum vitae of Mr. Soteris click: [[Vitae: Soteris Demetriou|Full CV]].


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==Biography==            <!-- Second Level Heading -->
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Soteris has recently joined the efforts of [[Future Worlds Center]] after the consummation of his studies at [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en The University of Patras], Greece from where he attained his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplom#Greece Diploma], a 5-year (10-semester) degree<ref name="ece_statute">[http://www.ece.upatras.gr/en/ek_kanonismos.php?type=propt ECE Statute] Statute of Electrical & Computer Engineering Department of the University of Patras</ref> equivalent to master's degrees (MEng). The talented novice is entitled by the [http://www.ece.upatras.gr Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering] of [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en Patras University] as an Electrical and Computer Engineer, a title that enables him to use his skills and knowledge in a variety of fields. However his specialization in Electronics and Computers in parallel with his diploma thesis titled <b><i>Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications for mobile devices</i></b><ref name="thesis">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices</ref><ref name="repository">[http://nemertes.lis.upatras.gr/dspace/handle/123456789/4048?locale=en UPatras Repository] Thesis is stored in UPatra's repository</ref><ref name="ic">[http://www.invisiblecity.gr/ Invisible City website] The game's website</ref><ref name="ic_cite">[http://www.webcitation.org/5xE2OsK8U Invisible City: Rebels vs Spies] IC web citation</ref>, which was conducted under the auspices of the [http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?lang=iso-8859-1 Human - Computer Interaction Group]<ref name="thesis">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices</ref> of [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en UPatras], evinces his main focus on Human-Machine interaction, Software development, design and evaluation, Game Development and Educational Technology among others. His thesis led to a paper he co-authored titled "<b><i>Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games</i></b>" <ref name="pub2011">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=410&Itemid=112 HCI-UPatras] Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games</ref> presented during the IS-EUD 2011 Workshop Involving End Users and Domain Experts
Soteris has joined the efforts of [[Future Worlds Center]] and [[Ekkotek High-tech business incubator|Ekkotek]] after the consummation of his studies at [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en The University of Patras], Greece from where he attained his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplom#Greece Diploma], a 5-year (10-semester) degree<ref name="ece_statute">[http://www.ece.upatras.gr/en/ek_kanonismos.php?type=propt ECE Statute] Statute of Electrical & Computer Engineering Department of the University of Patras</ref> equivalent to master's degrees (MEng). The talented novice is entitled by the [http://www.ece.upatras.gr Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering] of [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en Patras University] as an Electrical and Computer Engineer, a title that enables him to use his skills and knowledge in a variety of fields. However his specialization in Electronics and Computers in parallel with his diploma thesis titled <b><i>Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications for mobile devices</i></b><ref name="thesis">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices</ref><ref name="repository">[http://nemertes.lis.upatras.gr/dspace/handle/123456789/4048?locale=en UPatras Repository] Thesis is stored in UPatra's repository</ref><ref name="ic">[http://www.invisiblecity.gr/ Invisible City website] The game's website</ref><ref name="ic_cite">[http://www.webcitation.org/5xE2OsK8U Invisible City: Rebels vs Spies] IC web citation</ref>, which was conducted under the auspices of the [http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?lang=iso-8859-1 Human - Computer Interaction Group]<ref name="thesis">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices</ref> of [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en UPatras], evinces his main focus on Human-Machine interaction, Software development, design and evaluation, Game Development and Educational Technology among others. His thesis led to a paper he co-authored titled "<b><i>Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games</i></b>" <ref name="pub2011">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=410&Itemid=112 HCI-UPatras] Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games</ref> presented during the IS-EUD 2011 Workshop Involving End Users and Domain Experts
in Design of Educational Games, 2011, Torre Canne, Italy <ref name="pub2011Proc">[https://sites.google.com/site/workshopdeg/papers DEG] Papers presented during DEG, Involving End Users and Domain Experts in the Design of Educational Games</ref> and to a presentation with title "<b><i>Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</i></b>"<ref name="pres2011">[http://www.soterisdemetriou.com/files/HybridCities2011.pdf Presentation PDF] Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</ref> which was presented during the "The Hybrid City Events", Athens 2011 <ref name="pres2011Proc">[http://estia.media.uoa.gr/hybridcity/?q=home Symposium website] The Hybrid City Events, Athens 2011</ref>.
in Design of Educational Games, 2011, Torre Canne, Italy <ref name="pub2011Proc">[https://sites.google.com/site/workshopdeg/papers DEG] Papers presented during DEG, Involving End Users and Domain Experts in the Design of Educational Games</ref> and to a presentation with title "<b><i>Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</i></b>"<ref name="pres2011">[http://www.soterisdemetriou.com/files/HybridCities2011.pdf Presentation PDF] Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</ref> which was presented during the "The Hybrid City Events", Athens 2011 <ref name="pres2011Proc">[http://estia.media.uoa.gr/hybridcity/?q=home Symposium website] The Hybrid City Events, Athens 2011</ref>.


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Soteris was also a trainer during the [[FW-pedia Training - 9 Nov 2011|FW-pedia Training Event]] and the [[Internal FWC Training - 9 Dec 2011|Internal Future Worlds Center Training]]. His responsibility was to familiarize our associates with the structure, the basic features and possibilities and the usage of our [[Main Page|FW-pedia]]. The overall aim of his training course was to enable our colleagues to create and edit articles in our FW-pedia and thus contribute in our transparent online network.
Soteris was also a trainer during the [[FW-pedia Training - 9 Nov 2011|FW-pedia Training Event]] and the [[Internal FWC Training - 9 Dec 2011|Internal Future Worlds Center Training]]. His responsibility was to familiarize our associates with the structure, the basic features and possibilities and the usage of our [[Main Page|FW-pedia]]. The overall aim of his training course was to enable our colleagues to create and edit articles in our FW-pedia and thus contribute in our transparent online network.


==Work Experience==
===[[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] - [[Future Worlds Center]]===
<u>Dates:</u> Feb 2011 - present<br /><br />
<u>Position:</u> Research Assistant - Programmer/Analyst<br /><br />
<u>Main Activities and Responsibilities:</u> Software Development(Web Programming & Development, Mobile -Smart Phone Programming & Development among others), IT Support/Solutions/Consultancy, Working on various research projects ([[MobLang]], [[Simsafety –Flight simulator for Internet safety]], [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]], [[Identifeye]], [[From Local to Global]]), Participation in the writing of applications (Technical Part) for prospective funded projects and more, FWC-pedia senior developer, trainer and administrator<br /><br />
<u>Project Coordinator:</u>[[From Local to Global]]
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===EKKOTEK===
<u>Dates:</u> Feb 2011 - present<br /><br />
<u>Position:</u> Programmer/Analyst - Web Developer - Company Representative<br /><br />
<u>Main Activities and Responsibilities:</u> Web Design and Development, Web Programming, Design and Development of applications for mobile devices, Company Representation in Business Networks and Meetings
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==Education==
=== [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en University of Patras], Greece, 2005-2010===
<ul>
<li><strong>Degree:</strong> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplom#Greece Diploma](5 year Engineering degree<ref name="ece_statute">[http://www.ece.upatras.gr/en/ek_kanonismos.php?type=propt ECE Statute] Statute of Electrical & Computer Engineering Department of the University of Patras</ref> equivalent to British BSc + MSc(Engg))</li>
<li><strong>Fields of study:</strong> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_engineering Electrical] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_engineering Computer Engineering]</li>
<li><strong>Title earned:</strong> Electrical and Computer Engineer</li>
<li><strong>Specialization:</strong> ELECTRONICS & COMPUTERS</li>
<li><strong>Selected modules:</strong> Algorithms and Data Structures, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Advanced Computer Systems, Programming Languages & Their Principles, Advanced Programming Techniques, Special Topics on Internet-based Software Systems, Data and Knowledge Bases, Human - Machine Interaction and Design of Interactive Systems, Computer and Network Security, Cryptography, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Microcomputers and Microsystems, VLSI Design, Advanced Analogue Integrated, Technology of Advanced Digital Circuits and Systems, Multimedia Communications . . .</li>
<li><strong>Diploma Thesis:</strong> Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications for Mobile Devices<ref name="thesis">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices</ref><ref name="repository">[http://nemertes.lis.upatras.gr/dspace/handle/123456789/4048?locale=en UPatras Repository] Thesis is stored in UPatra's repository</ref><ref name="ic">[http://www.invisiblecity.gr/ Invisible City website] The game's website</ref><ref name="ic_cite">[http://www.webcitation.org/5xE2OsK8U Invisible City: Rebels vs Spies] IC web citation</ref> </li>
</ul>
=== Military: National Guard, 2003-2005 ===
<ul>
<li> <strong>Title:</strong> {{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}} Reserves Officer </li>
<li> Trained as a reserves infantry officer </li>
<li> Storage Supervisor</li>
<li> Office Mobility Officer</li>
<li> Fuel Supervisor</li>
<li> Head of Platoon</li>
<li> Trainer e.t.c</li>
</ul>
===Palouriotissa Lyceum (19.25/20), 2000-2003===
<ul>
<li><strong>Degree:</strong> Apolytirion – Sciences</li>
<li><strong>Core modules:</strong> Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, Drawing</li>
</ul>


==Publications & Presentations==
==Publications & Presentations==
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==Workshops - Seminars==
<ul>
<li>BNI Training Module, April 2012, Hilton Park Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> Focused Inviting Module CY05</li></ul>
<li>[[Safer Internet Day Conference 2012]], February 2012, Nicosia, Cyprus&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> Discover the digital world together... safely!</li></ul>
<li>[[Connecting Generations - Discover the digital world together…safely! (Nicosia Conference)]],17 November 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus&nbsp; {{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<li>[http://www.cut.ac.cy/events/details/?contentId=15646 Παγκόσμια Μέρα Ευχρηστίας και Προσβασιμότητας, 10 Νοεμβρίου 2011, Λεμεσός, Κύπρος] {{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}} (<u>Unofficial Translation:</u> <i>World Usability and Accessibility Day, 10 November 2011, Limassol, Cyprus</i>)</li>
<ul><li><strong>Τίτλος:</strong>Εκπαίδευση: σχεδιάζοντας για κοινωνική αλλαγή. (<u>Unofficial Translation:</u> <i><strong>Title:</strong>Education: Designing for Social Change.</i>)</li></ul>
<li>[[DIALE Dialogue Workshop for FWC]], October 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<li>[[International Debate|Conference on Millennium Development Goals]],Paphos Gardens Resort, 24-26 September 2011, Paphos, Cyprus&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong>International Debate</li></ul>
<li>[[3rd International SDDP Facilitators Training School]], July 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> Structured Dialogic Design (SDD) Process</li></ul>
<li>Learners' Meeting - SteLLLa 2.0 project, July 2011, Athens, Greece&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Greece_flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> The Stimulation of eLearning - web based learning and mobile learning - for Life Long Learning for adults</li></ul>
<li>8 - Day Workshop Camp, June 2011, Cyprus&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Topics:</strong> Citizen Journalism and Media Literacy, Guerilla Activism, Social Networking and Viral Marketing, Conflict Resolution, Digital Storytelling</li></ul>
<li>INHOPE Training course, May 2011, Vilnius, Lithuania&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Lithuania_flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> Tracing Internet Content and IHRMS</li></ul>
<li>[https://sites.google.com/site/ehcide/ 1st European Workshop on HCI Design and Evaluation], April 2011, Limassol, Cyprus&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> The influence of domains</li></ul>
<li>[[Safer Internet Day Conference 2011]], February 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> It's more than a game it's your life</li></ul>
<li>2nd National (Greece) Students Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering, April 2008, Athens, Greece&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Greece_flag.jpg}}</li>
<ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> Technological Challenges of the future</li></ul>
</ul>
==Skills and Competences==
===Personal Skills and Competences===
* Mother tongue : Greek
* Other language : English [TOEFL iBT(109/120): Reading(29/30), Listening(28/30), Speaking(22/30), Writing(30/30)]
===Social Skills and Competences===
* Team Spirit
* Good ability to adapt to multicultural environments
* Good communication skills
===Organisational Skills and Competences===
* Leadership
* Good sense of organisation and team management
===Computer Skills and Competences===
* <b>Programming Languages:</b> Assembly, Pascal, Fortran, C, Java, Java Android, PHP, Javascript, HTML, XML, CSS, VHDL, LiveCode
* <b>Operating Systems:</b> Windows, Unix/Linux, Android
* <b>Databases:</b> MySQL, SQLite
* <b>Tools and Working Environments:</b> Adobe Dreamweaver, Joomla, Modelsim, Eclipse, LiveCode Platform, Dev-C, Microwind, Spice, Matlab
* <b>Also worked with:</b> MediaWiki, Open Simulator, SMS Express
* <b>Other IT:</b> Good command of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
* <b>Graphics:</b> Basic knowledge of graphic design applications (Adobe PhotoShop)
===Artistic Skills and Competences===
* Design
* Writing
===Other Skills and Competences===
* Proficient in football (player of Anorthosis Famagusta Football Club youth teams 1996-2003)
==Interests==
===Academic===
* Networks
* Security
* Human - Computer Interaction
* e - Learning
* Educational Software
* Software Development/Evaluation
* Web Development
* Mobile Development
* Game Design
===Social===
* Conflict Resolution
* Structured Dialogue
* Citizen Journalism
* Digital Storytelling
* Internet Awareness
===Sports===
* Football (football player of Anorthosis Famagusta F.C. youth teams, 1996 - 2003)
===Other===
* Traveling
* Documentary films
* Developing Websites


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