George Zigkas

George Zigkas George Zigkas Period at FWC June 2011 and February 2017 to (present) Field of Study Computer Science Sending University Victoria University Local Mentor Yiannis Laouris

Mr. George Zigkas has joined Future Worlds Center as an intern in June 2011. George joined as assistant Project manager and he lead 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 person in analyzing the data from projects including Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era (UNDEF) and MARINA.

George has participated in the following SDDPS

• "Translating My Cyprus Experience Into An Israeli Social Mission" as Assistant Facilitator
• MARINA, "What Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) actions are needed for sustainable Maritime Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDI) by 2030?" as a Participant

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