George Zigkas

George Zigkas Period at FWC Jan 2019 and Jul 2019 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 January 2019. George joined as Assistant Project manager and supported Jordan Kent in Global Education Goes Local (GEGL) and MigratED. He 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.

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