George Moschonas

Mr. George Moschonas, born in Athens in 1981, is an experienced engineer with an emphasis on quality and detailed analysis and implementation of each project. His involvement with various companies and systems equipment has given him the ability to solve complex problems of any type related to optical technology.

Education

Mr. Moschonas received a degree in Electronics in 2001 from IEK OAED in Greece.

Since 2019, Mr. Moschonas has been collaborating with the SCHOOL OF TELECOMS educational center as a fiber optic specialist. In this capacity, he significantly contributes to the laboratory part of the training programs. With his extensive experience, he provides specialized knowledge and support to technicians, helping them acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required to meet modern technological challenges. His contribution includes supervising and guiding technicians during practical exercises, ensuring that trainees fully understand technological standards and safety guidelines. Additionally, Mr. Moschonas has developed educational materials and procedures that enhance practical learning and promote the application of theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Professional Experience

Since 2003, he has been involved in various projects related to optical fiber installations. From 2003 to 2012, he worked as an optical fiber technician for Lamda Technology Ltd. He participated in installations for the OTE Satellite Center, Olympics Press Accommodation, Democritus University (security grid around the nuclear reactor), National Bank of Greece, Tellas (ISP), On Telecoms (ISP), Athens Stock Exchange, Ericsson (installations across the country), OTE (new Headquarters Data Center), University of Ioannina (Fiber Optic ring network of the campus), and Hellenic Petroleum (new Elefsina Refinery).

From 2012 to 2022, he worked for NOVA, one of the largest telecommunications providers in Greece, both as an external collaborator and as an engineer in the main optical fiber network fault management department. During these ten years, he supervised over 200 connections in the metropolitan network of NOVA, contributing to the development and maintenance of the network.

Since 2023, he has been running his own technical company specializing in optical fiber networks and is the President of the Hellenic Optical Fiber Association, promoting the advancement and innovation of optical technology in the country.

Certifications

Mr. Moschonas is certified in many systems:

• Micronet & Ribbonet optical fiber blowing (Ericsson)
• Breeze & Tornado (CBS)
• Unibas and Omnibas System (MW Links) of Intracom and Lanmark Copper FTTO Systems (Nexans)
• Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in FTTx (CFOS/H) by FOA and certified telecommunications lineman

He has excellent knowledge of Panduit’s Opticam, Fusion Splicing with Sumitomo, Fujikura, and Fitel splicers, as well as the use of EXFO and AFL OTDRs. He provides technical support to Forthnet customers (Business & Professional) and has extensive experience in fiber blowing for Emtelle Duct and Corning’s Unicam Connector System. He is also an installer of Satellite Internet (Forthnet) and Satellite TV (Nova and Cosmote).

Additional Skills

He has excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and AutoCAD 2D.