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Georgios Kastias

Headline: Engineer
Skills: French, Languages
Interested in: Consulting opportunities, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Providing services to startups, Trading services
Schools: Cranfield University, Heriot-Watt University, Imperial College London

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Honeywell Aerospace, Luton R&O
Position: Performance Engineer
Time period: January 2004 - Present
Description: • Developed jet engines’ performance engineering through analysis of production test results. Implemented a database to enhance product’s performance diagnostics. Achieved continuous feedback on engine reliability and performance improvement projects that resulted in projected productivity savings of over of $2m per annum
• Managed technically a modern $4m Jet Engine Test Cell. Identified root causes affecting test variation through process mapping: significantly improved thrust measurement and diagnostic instrumentation data quality. Supported engine trouble-shooting whilst in the Test Cell. Trained testers on best practice and improved testing procedures
• Led a $400K Test Cell Upgrade Project: negotiated with various suppliers, liaised with other departments to ensure the feasibility of the proposed designs for the improvement of test cells’ reliability and availability
• Developed solid client relationships through formal presentations and informal updates with senior clients: customer agreed to lower their technical requirements

Employer: TÜV Energy Services
Position: Performance Engineering Consultant
Time period: January 2003 - December 2004
Description: • Delivered field acceptance and performance test services worldwide for process and power generation plants: whole plant and unit level. Supervised and witnessed performance tests and verified compliance with contractual agreements and international standards
• Communicated effectively with customers, banks’ engineers and external test agencies throughout the entire process. Activities in Italy with existing and prospective customers: worked closely with the company’s Business Development Manager and provided customer technical support during meetings

Employer: Honeywell Aerospace, Luton R&O
Position: Engineering & Test Cell Leader (Secondment)
Time period: December 2006
Description: • Led a team of five professional engineers involved in the activities associated with the repair and overhaul of approximately 300 engines per year. Financially responsible for a modern Engine Test Cell and two APU Test Cells

EDUCATION

University: Imperial College London
Time period: 2006 - 2007
Degree: MBA

University: Cranfield University
Time period: 2002 - 2003
Degree: Thermal Power, MSc

University: Heriot-Watt University
Time period: 1997 - 2001
Degree: Mechanical Engineering, BEng

INFORMATION

Hobbies: Travelling, Cinema, Hiking, Snorkelling, Socialising
Memberships: Associate member of the IMechE.

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  • Maria Jose Sanchez

    Born in a small town in the North of Argentina and since I am 21 I have just done what I felt it was best for me: Study - work - travel and live in places that I always dreamt of living when I was young and made strong friendships on the way