User:Spyros Kamilalis

Overview

My name is Spyros Kamilalis and I was born and raised in Greece. I currently live in the United Kingdom and I am working as a structural engineer for a multinational firm. I have a strong interest in History, especially Greek history, and most of my articles will probably be based on Historical information and contributions.

Early Life

I was born in Serres, Greece, a city in Central Macedonia, to the North East of Thessaloniki. I received my primary and secondary education there and lived the first 17 years of my life. Son of a construction contractor, I was soon drawn to the construction industry which later became my profession. I tried and managed to achieve top grades throughout my years in education receiving all certificates of excellence that were available each year.

University

I am a proud graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki where I spent 7 years of my life there. I studied civil engineering, majoring in structural engineering. As a student I was heavily involved in the university's political activities influencing many aspects of my department's function.

Army

I served in the Greek Army for nine months (the mandatory period for Greek males) where I became a Military Police Sergeant.

Career

Soon after my army obligations and my graduation, I moved with my significant other to the United Kingdom in order to start my career as a structural engineer. I started working for Pell Frischmann for 5 months and then I moved to AECOM where I am currently working. I lived in Exeter for two years and then moved to Manchester where I'm living for the past two years. I worked on many major projects including the sludge treatment facility of the Isle of Man as well as the Northern Hub project in Manchester, part of Northern Powerhouse investment programme.

Interests

Politics is one of my main hobbies. I am a liberal centre-right political person that puts faith on free markets and public regulations. I also believe in Democracy and the obligation of the people to act responsibly when it comes to voting, involvement and opinions.

Among my hobbies travelling is one of the major ones. I have been travelling to different countries since 2003 and never stopped. This fueled my passion for Geography and History as well as Politics.

Music is one my interests as well, being a listener of heavy metal and its branches.