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LOUKAS ARESTI

Limassol

Summary

Project Management professional with over six years of experience in data analysis, process optimization, and project coordination. Successfully designed and released eMachine components at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), ensuring efficient production workflows. Developed strong communication and relationship-building skills through three years of customer service experience at Mercedes-Benz Cyprus. Recently completed training in SQL and Python, with ongoing education in Advanced SQL, Python and Advanced Microsoft Excel to enhance data analysis capabilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Project Engineer - Electric Machine

Jaguar Land Rover
Whitley, UK
06.2023 - 03.2025

•Take responsibility for the design and release of two eMachine components across multiple eMachine programs.
•Develop strong timing plans to meet program milestones and targets, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, functionality,
weight, and timing.
•Emphasize on APQP and PPAP processes.
•Oversee issue resolution and manage component changes effectively.
•Guide suppliers throughout the design phase, prototype supply, and production tooling, ensuring that components
meet performance requirements.

Service Advisor

Mercedes-Benz Cyprus
Limassol
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Provided service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Project Engineer - CAE Analyst

Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon, UK
10.2017 - 08.2020

•Responsible for Side Occupant Protection, IHI & Vehicle Structure Safety analysis.
•Analyzed CAE vehicle crash test data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
•Collaborate with internal customers by providing CAE data and explanation of vehicle and/or dummy behavior(s).
•Provide head behavior (IHI) analysis and possible solutions.

Project Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover
Whitley, UK
09.2015 - 10.2017

•Directed all phases of design and delivery for revised electronic differential (eDiff) components.
Conducted thorough specification of design and verified calculation integrity.Evaluated test results to confirm performance metrics were met.

•Support for production builds, program
timing control, and APQP delivery.
•Problem-solving in production lines, supplier tasks, and testing procedures.
•Management of production flow assessments and coordination of internal and external meetings.

Mechanical Engineer (Summer work)

Aresti "M" Garage LTD
Limassol
06.2005 - 08.2014

•Experience in diagnosing and repairing vehicles utilizing diagnostic scanners and related skills.
•Responsible for managing garage operations and finances by collaborating with banks.
•Responsible for ordering and importing vehicle parts from various local companies locally and abroad.

Mechanical Engineer (Summer Work)

Toyota Cyprus
Limassol
06.2004 - 08.2004

•Participated in several training sessions focused on new vehicle models and technical activities.

Mechanical Engineer (Summer Work)

Aresti "M" Garage LTD
Limassol
06.2000 - 08.2003

•Knowledgeable about vehicle maintenance and servicing.
•Health & safety practices.
•Maintaining a clean and tidy workplace.
•Assisting company employees.
•Utilizing communication skills to interact with customers over the phone.
•Forwarding information to the appropriate person in charge.
•Managing bookings and arranging timetables.

Education

Python for Absolute Beginners - Information Technology

Udemy
05-2025

Learn SQL - Information Technology

Codeacademy
01.2025

MEng - Automotive Engineering

Coventry University
UK
07-2015

BEng - Mechanical Engineering

Coventry University
UK
06-2014

IMI Level 3 - Automotive Engineering

Pro-Training Centre of Automotive Engineering
Limassol, Cyprus
07-2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project management
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Customer service
  • Data analysis
  • Technical analysis
  • SQL proficiency
  • Python programming
  • Event planning
  • APQP methodology
  • PPAP standards

Hobbies and Interests

  • Enjoy cycling
  • Windsurfing
  • Organisational skills.
  • Event planner
  • Assembly products, such as LEGO and IKEA items

Languages

  • Greek, Proficient
  • English, Proficient

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Project Engineer - Electric Machine

Jaguar Land Rover
06.2023 - 03.2025

Service Advisor

Mercedes-Benz Cyprus
09.2020 - 03.2023

Project Engineer - CAE Analyst

Jaguar Land Rover
10.2017 - 08.2020

Project Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover
09.2015 - 10.2017

Mechanical Engineer (Summer work)

Aresti "M" Garage LTD
06.2005 - 08.2014

Mechanical Engineer (Summer Work)

Toyota Cyprus
06.2004 - 08.2004

Mechanical Engineer (Summer Work)

Aresti "M" Garage LTD
06.2000 - 08.2003

Python for Absolute Beginners - Information Technology

Udemy

Learn SQL - Information Technology

Codeacademy

MEng - Automotive Engineering

Coventry University

BEng - Mechanical Engineering

Coventry University

IMI Level 3 - Automotive Engineering

Pro-Training Centre of Automotive Engineering
LOUKAS ARESTI