1974 – 1975: French Language, “Comite de Patronage”, University of Grenoble (France)
1975 – 1978: “Licence de Mecanique”, University of Grenoble.
Scholarships: French Government full scholarship.
1978 – 1979: “Maitrise de Mecanique”, University of Grenoble.
Scholarships: French Government full scholarship.
1979 – 1981: “Diplome d’ Ingenieur”, “Ecole Nationale des Travaux Public de l’ Etat”, (Lyon, France)
Scholarships: French Government full scholarship.
1996 – 1998: “Master in Public Sector Management” (MPSM), Cyprus International Institute of Management (Nicosia, Cyprus).
Scholarships: Cyprus Government full scholarship.
Honours: Director’s prize for best final project.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
1982 – 1999: Extensive participation at seminars and short courses locally and abroad, the highlight of which include:
- Basic Formation on European Union’s matters (45 hours), Cyprus Academy of Administration (Cyprus, 1999).
- Testing and Use of Asphaltic Materials (3 months, 1989), South East London College, UK.
- World Bank Seminar (4 days) on Procurement (including Project and Personnel Evaluation, Cyprus, 1988).
- World Bank Seminar (3 days) on Procurement (including Project and Personnel Evaluation, Cyprus, 1985).
1999: Acquired the title of EUR. ING. (Ingenieur European).
EXPERIENCE RECORD
2012 – Today: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications & Works (from 1st April 2012).
2007 – 2012: Director of Public Works Department (as from April 1st 2007).
2001 – 2007: General Coordinator of the Concession Agreement for the Development of Larnaka and Pafos Airports and the development of the Larnaka Port and Marina under a DBFO type of contract, at the Ministry of Communications and Works.
2004 – 2006: Member of the Government Negotiating Team, that has negotiated with Hermes Airport Ltd the Concession Agreement for the Development and Operation of Larnaka and Pafos Airports.
2003 – 2006: Chief Executive Engineer of the Design Sector of the Public Works Department, in parallel with the above duties at the Ministry of Communications and Works.
2000 – 2003: Chairman of the Board for the Registration and Control of Contractors, in addition to the above duties at the Ministry of Communications and Works.
1997 – 2003: Head of the Civil Engineering Section of the Directorate of Control, Ministry of Communications and Works.
1993 – 1997: First Grade Control Officer at the Directorate of Control, Ministry of Communications and Works.
1982 – 1993: Second Grade Control Officer at the Directorate of Control, Ministry of Communications and Works. Extensive experience in the design and construction of highways and building projects as well as airports and maritime works. Used to be chairman or member of many permanent or Ad-Hoc committees, which were evaluating contractor’s claims or other contract variations, involving a great deal of negotiation skills. Also used to be member of the Central Committee for Variations and Claims, which is the Body that approves any variation and claim relating to public projects.
MEMBERSHIPS
Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus
Cyprus Association of Civil Engineers
French Association of Civil Engineers (AITPE)
French Association of Earthquake Engineering (AFPS)
Member of the Cyprus Committee, which drafted the Cyprus Code for Design in Seismic Regions.
COMPUTING KNOWLEDGE
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and use of Internet facility.
LANGUAGES
Excellent command of English (holder of GCE O level and Proficiency certificates).
French and Greek (native language).
REFERENCES
Available upon request.