Experience
Chief Executive and Technology Officer
Magic Lantern
Jun 2024 - PresentNicosia
WorkStartupCultural Tech
- Leading a cultural tech startup developing an interactive book installation for GLAM institutions to showcase their collections.
- Leading technical development of a biofeedback system for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in musicians.
- Consult regarding the use of XR technologies and provide technical support
- Research on motion capture systems and wearables
- Research VR interactions for physical exercise of people with dementia and cancer
- Research use of VR as an educational medium for medical students
- Research interaction techniques for XR applications
Teaching Assistant
University of Southern California
Aug 2013 - May 2019Los Angeles
EducationResearchGame Development
- Assisted with teaching of university courses on Game Development, Mobile Games, VR / AR Development
- Taught topics on game development introduction
- Managed laboratory equipment and software
Research Assistant
Creative Media and Behavioral Health Center, USC
May 2012 - May 2019Los Angeles
ResearchHealthMixed Reality
- Lead engineer on project “Skyfarer” a mixed reality rehabilitation application developed for upper body exercise of individuals ageing with disability
- Designed game for training individuals who have suffered amputation and who want to use new prosthetic arm technology
Research Assistant
GamePipe Laboratory, USC
Jan 2012 - May 2017Los Angeles
EducationResearchGame Development
- Studied the use of behavioural models for the development of AI agents
- Developed a multi-player first-person shooter game and implemented in-game cheating algorithms
- Developed a server-side behavioural-based cheating detection method using machine learning
- Developed multi-player reality location-based game with the collaboration of Computational Behavior Group of the Information Sciences Institute
- Tracked user behaviour of players and studied the use of AI Agents
Software Engineer
Emblematic Group
Dec 2013 - Aug 2016Los Angeles
WorkVirtual RealityImmersive JournalismStartup
- Collaborated with Google for the development of the Wall Street Journal VR app (WSJ VR) for the Google Daydream headset
- Developed news reading interface and integrated news polling and video playing functionalities
- Lead engineering team developing VR experiences “Project Syria” showcased at Davos World Economic Forum 2014, Sundance Film Festival 2015
- “Formula One” showcased at Standard Chartered bank suite during Singapore Grand Prix 2014 and 2015
- “Use of Force” showcased at Tribeca Film Festival 2014
Software Engineer
411 Productions DTLA
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014Los Angeles
WorkAugmented RealityGame Development
- Collaborated with Google and Niantic Labs, for the development of Transportopia a location-based AR game
- Developed web-based content editor for the game
Education
Ph.D in Computer Science in progress
University of Cyprus
Sep 2020 - OngoingNicosia
EducationPh.DComputer Science
- Expected Graduation: Dec 2023
- Thesis: Realtime Assessment of Non-Supervised Upper-Body Physical Exercise with User Feedback
M.S. in Computer Science (focus on Game Development)
University of Southern California
Aug 2011 - May 2013Los Angeles
EducationM.S.Game DevelopmentFulbright
- Graduated with GPA 3.94/4 on a Fulbright Scholarship
B.S. in Computer Science
University of Cyprus
Sep 2007 - June 2011Nicosia
EducationB.S.Computer Science
- Graduated first in class with GPA 8.9/10