Hi, I'm Iakovos

Engineering & Technology Architect for R&D in Life Sciences and Biotechnology

Building scalable automation and data platforms for pharmaceutical discovery, based in Boston

Work Experience

Eli Lilly and Company
May 2023
Present

Lilly Seaport Innovation Center (LSC) | Boston, MA

Senior Engineer – R&D Informatics  |

April 2025 – Present

Lead the design of scalable research informatics platforms that integrate complex experimental data across distributed laboratory environments. My work focuses on standardizing diverse scientific outputs into analysis‑ready data, improving reproducibility, data availability, and operational efficiency.  collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and governance teams to delivered compliant, resilient solutions, define metadata standards, mitigate integration risks, and translate scientific needs into robust technical architectures.

Lilly Seaport Innovation Center (LSC) | Boston, MA

Senior Engineer – Systems |

March 2024 – April 2025

I led the deployment of intelligent laboratory systems that enable closed‑loop monitoring, adaptive correction, and predictive maintenance in automated research environments. These efforts improved reliability, scalability, and experimental throughput. I also owned the evaluation and onboarding of external technologies, establishing standardized readiness frameworks and operating models that enabled compliant adoption of advanced automation solutions. In parallel, I supported broader lab modernization initiatives and assessed emerging technologies to inform future research operations.

Lilly Cambridge Innovation Center | Chambridge, MA

Senior Associate Engineer – Automation |

May 2023 – March 2024

I led the deployment of intelligent laboratory systems that enable closed‑loop monitoring, adaptive correction, and predictive maintenance in automated research environments. These efforts improved reliability, scalability, and experimental throughput. I also owned the evaluation and onboarding of external technologies, establishing standardized readiness frameworks and operating models that enabled compliant adoption of advanced automation solutions. In parallel, I supported broader lab modernization initiatives and assessed emerging technologies to inform future research operations.

Lilly Corporate Center (LCC) | Indianapolis, IN

Senior Associate Engineer – Automation |

May 2023

Completed intensive technical onboarding at the global headquarters, focusing on enterprise automation standards and regulatory compliance protocols. Established foundational expertise in Eli Lilly’s proprietary system architectures to prepare for advanced, cross-site R&D deployments.

Academic Experience

Coded Aperture Miniature Mass Spectrometer, Durham, NC

Graduate Research Assistant  |

August 2022 - May 2023

Advanced computational and embedded research systems for Miniature Mass spectrometry, focusing on performance and integration of hardware‑driven experiments with scalable engineering practices. Reduced computational overhead by ~55% by engineering optimized data‑processing models and introducing agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization—bringing production‑grade engineering discipline into an academic research environment. Integrated embedded hardware systems into computational research workflows, enabling advanced experimental studies through tight coupling of firmware‑level control with data acquisition and analysis pipelines. [Tools & Methods: Python, Docker, GitHub, CI/CD, Agile methodologies, STM32, Arduino, embedded systems, hardware–software integration]

Noninvasive Surgery & Biopsy Laboratory, London, UK

Graduate Research Assistant |

October 2020 - August 2022

Designed a data-driven computational system to detect blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeability from passive cavitation detection (PCD) signals acquired during focused ultrasound experiments.Architected a signal‑analysis pipeline, transforming high‑frequency acoustic emissions into time–frequency representations using Continuous Wavelet Transforms (Complex Morlet). Developed an unsupervised ML framework to identify experiment‑agnostic cavitation patterns, reducing reliance on brittle, frequency‑specific heuristics used in prior approaches. Achieved up to 90% accuracy in distinguishing BBB opening versus non‑opening events across heterogeneous datasets, validating results against experimental ground truth through quantitative statistical testing and establishing reproducible evaluation methodologies for future experimental and translational research. [Tools & Methods: Python, TensorFlow, time-frequency analysis]

Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, Athens, Greece

Undergraduate Research Assistant  |

October 2017 - October 2020

Integrated real‑time Virtual and Augmented Reality environments with multi‑modal physiological biosensors to enable adaptive neurofeedback and behavioral simulations for neurological and mental health research. ·       Architected end‑to‑end real‑time biosignal analytics pipelines for multi‑modal physiological data (EEG, ECG, EMG, EOG, and EDA), enabling adaptive system behavior through continuous feedback loops and establishing early patterns for automation‑driven, resilient system design. Led the transition from research prototypes to scalable technology platforms through the co‑founding of a biomedical spin‑off, securing external funding, and directing an interdisciplinary team across system design, product development, and early operations. [Tools & Methods: Python, MATLAB, SQL/NoSQL].

Education

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Health

University College London – Global Business School for Health

Oct. 2024
Oct. 2029

Thesis: “AI and Technology Investments in Drug Discovery: Enhancing or Burdening Research Efficiency? A Quantitative Model for Evaluating Tech Investments of Large Pharmaceutical Companies”

Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

Duke University - Pratt School of Engineering

Aug. 2022
May 2023

Engieering Project Managment

Master of Science & Research (MSc & MRes) in Bioengineering  

Imperial College London - Biomedical Engineering

Oct. 2020
Oct. 2022

Thesis: “Time-Frequency Unsupervised Machine Learning for Identifying Patterns in Blood–Brain Barrier Permeability”

Bachelor & Master of Science (Dual-Degree) in Electrical & Computer Engineering

National Technical University of Athens

2011
2018

Thesis: “Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications as Treatment Tools against Nervous System Dysfunctions”

Professional Certifications

Professional Certifications

July 2025

AWS Certified Al Practitioner Foundational – Lilly I Tech@Lilly, Boston US


March 2025

Strategic leadership for healthcare – Global Business School for Health University College London, UK



Jan. 2019

Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp –Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology, UC Berkeley, US

Honors, Awards & Scholarships

2025 | 2H Innovator Award Winner

Eli Lilly and Company (Boston, USA)


2021 | Bioengineering Master of Research Scholarship

Imperial College London



2019 | 1st Place & Cash Prize ($2,300)

Entrepreneurship Competition, Municipal Unit of Kifissia, Greece



2019 | Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Scholarship

Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology, UC Berkeley



2018 | 1st Place & Cash Prize ($5,750)

Panhellenic Innovation Competition, Aegean Startups



2018 | 1st Place & Cash Prize ($9,000)

International Science Competition, Nasser Bin Hamad Awards



2018 | 1st Place & Cash Prize ($3,450)

Innovation Competition, Athens Startup Awards



2018 | 1st Place & Cash Prize ($8,000)

Panhellenic Innovation & Youth Entrepreneurship Competition



2011 | AON Greece Merit Scholarship

Awarded for Best Performance in National University Entrance Exams

Skills

Engineering & Technical Automation

AI & Machine Learning: Agentic AI Platforms, GenAI, MLflow, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
Programming & Architecture: Python (async, pandas, numpy, Flask), C/C++, R, SQL, Bash, and JavaScript. Focus on modular AI architectures and multi-instrument data pipelines.
DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure: AWS (S3, EC2), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Systems & Embedded Integration: Event-driven Automation, Linux/Windows Server management, and hardware-software integration for data acquisition.

Scientific Research & Lab Systems

Laboratory Automation: Expertise in high-precision liquid handlers, Benchling Connect, and closed-loop AI visual inspection systems.
Research Informatics: Architecting cross-site data integration for NMR, Nanopore, Illumina DRAGEN, Tecan, UPLC, and mass spectrometers.
Biosignal Processing: Time-frequency analysis, Continuous Wavelet Transforms, and real-time analytics for electrophysiological biosensors (EEG, ECG, EMG, EOG, EDA).
Strategic Research Design: Decision-making under uncertainty, multi-modal data integration, and compliance with ethical and responsible AI frameworks.

Projects

Project ΥΠ3ΤΑ-0561311 (Αριστεία)

Lead Engineer | 2025 – Present

ΑΓΩ Simulations | agwsimulations.com

Founder & Head of Research | Oct 2017 – Jul 2019

Rosettasoft | rosettasoft.com

Web Developer | Sep 2016 – Jul 2017

JourneyPost | journeypostteam.com

Co-Founder & Web Developer | Feb 2015 – Jul 2016

Publications

2026

A Multi-Avatar Role-Opposed Adversarial Dialog Orchestration for Training Professional Investigators
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2026.
Link:  https://www.multiresearchjournal.com/arclist/list-2026.6.2/id-6149


2025

Enhancing Cognitive Screening for Alzheimer's Disease: Integrating Virtual Reality and AI-Driven Speech
Scientific Research Publishing, 2025.
Link:  https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=144908

Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma Research and Development: Insights from Investor and Researcher Perspectives
Health Economics and Management Review, Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2025.
Link:  https://doi.org/10.61093/hem.2025.2-01



2024

Virtual Reality, Electrophysiology & Motion Tracking Technologies in Mental Illnesses
Annals of Psychiatry and Treatment, 2024.
Link:  https://doi.org/10.17352/apt.000060

Biosensor-Integrated Virtual Reality (VR) System Assisted CBT and the Alteration of Delusional Perceptions in Psychosis
Preprints.org / MDPI AG, 2024.
Link: https://doi.org/10.20944/PREPRINTS202404.1956.V1



2023

Can Brain–Computer Interfaces Replace Virtual Reality Controllers? A Machine Learning Movement Prediction Model during Virtual Reality Simulation Using EEG Recordings
Virtual Worlds, Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2023.
Link:  https://doi.org/10.3390/virtualworlds2020011



2021

Intelligent Machines and Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19
Psychiatriki, Vol. 32, Issue 2, 2021.
Link: https://doi.org/10.22365/JPSYCH.2021.015

Personalized Virtual Reality Human-Computer Interaction for Psychiatric and Neurological Illnesses: A Dynamically Adaptive Virtual Reality Environment That Changes According to Real-Time Feedback From Electrophysiological Signal Responses
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Vol. 15, 2021.
Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2021.596980

Participant Modeling: The Use of a Guided Master in the Modern World of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Targeting Fear of Heights
Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (Springer), 2021.
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76066-3_13



2020

Comparison between Full Body Motion Recognition Camera Interaction and Hand Controllers Interaction used in Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Acrophobia
Sensors, Vol. 20, Issue 5, 2020.
Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/s20051244



2019

Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health
MindCare 2019. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (Springer), 2019.
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25872-6

Full Body Immersive Virtual Reality System with Motion Recognition Camera Targeting the Treatment of Spider Phobia
Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (Springer), 2019.

Emotional Stimulation During Motor Exercise: An Integration to the Holistic Rehabilitation Framework
41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2019.

Fully Portable Low-Cost Motion Capture System with Real-Time Feedback for Rehabilitation Treatment
2019 International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation (ICVR), 2019.

Anxiety Detection from Electrodermal Activity Sensor with Movement & Interaction During Virtual Reality Simulation
9th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER), 2019.

Societies & Affiliations

SLAS – Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening

science 2026


SEM – American Society for Engineering Management

science 2022



SfN – Society for Neuroscience Membership

science 2019



IEEE EMBS – IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Membership

science 2018

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