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Mr. Thomas Varelas

Research Assistant

  • Bachelor at Computer Science Department of A.U.Th
  • Masters at Computer Science (Web and applications) in AUTh

Current Position: Augmented Reality Software Engineer at Information Technology Institute
A young skillfull programmer with a strong background in Internet of Things, Web and Game Development, eager to learn something new and create the next big thing.
Work experience
Dec 2018–Present IT Support member Academy of Institutions and Cultures, Thessaloniki
Oct 2017–June 2019 Software engineer Skytrack Ltd
Sep 2015–Present Co Founder Griffin Gaming Studios, Thessaloniki
Oct 2016–Oct 2017 Developer at Force Security Systems
Jul 2016–Oct 2016 Database Engineer (Internship)
Thessaloniki Innovation Zone
– Excellent communication skills. Gained through previous working experience and character adaptiveness.
– Perfect understanding of my responsibilities and duties.
– Leading and motivational skills (as a leading member in griffingaming team)
– Very good organizational skills I’ve gained throughout my position as Lead Developer at Griffin Gaming.
– Responsible Decision Making. When I take a decision i try to consider all the possible factors in
the minimum time.
– I can take responsibility for the things i do. That defines me as a person.

Recent Publications

Show all (5)

  • T. Varelas, A. Pentefountas, M. Tsimpoura, A. Sinanis, D. Kehagias, A. Tsakiris, D. Tzovaras, A. Kontonikolaou, "Activator: An Immersive Virtual Reality Serious Game Platform for Highlighting Ancient Greek Civilization.", KN-Journal of Cartography and Geographic Information, Volume 73, pages 277–288, (2023).
  • T. Varelas, A. Pentefountas, D. Kehagias, D. Tzovaras, "Reconstruction of Ancient Settlement of Akrotiri, Thira in 1613 BC in the Context of an Integrated Virtual Reality Serious Game", (IN)TANGIBLE HERITAGE(S), June 15-17, Cantenburry, 2022.
  • T. Varelas, A. Pentefountas, A. Sinani, M. Tsimpoura, D. Kehagias, A. Tsakiris, D. Tzovaras, A. Kontonikolaou, "Activator: An interactive and immersive educational VR platform for promoting the value of ancient Greek civilization", ICSHMS April 10 2022 Nicosia, Cyprus, 2022.
  • T. Varelas, A. Pentefoundas, C. Georgiadis, D. Kehagias, "An AR indoor positioning system based on anchors", 2nd ICSTR Athens – International Conference on Science & Technology Research, Athens, 12 Oct. 2020.
  • T. Varelas, A. Pentefoundas, C. Georgiadis, D. Kehagias, "An AR indoor positioning system based on anchors", MATTER: International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 6, Issue 3, pp. 43-57, 2020
Contact
Mr. Thomas Varelas
Building C (Ganas) - Office 1.3

Information Technologies Institute
Centre of Research & Technology - Hellas
9th km Thessaloniki - Thermi, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
Email: thomvare@iti.gr
Url: https://thomasvarelas.griffingaming.com/

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