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Thanos Margaritis

Sales Director @ Neural Concept | Empowering Enterprise Clients to Transform Engineering with AI | PhD in Applied Math & CFD | Aerospace Engineer at Heart

Switzerland
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Years Experience

13

Roles

21

Skills

4

Education

About

As a Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer by training, my career has been driven by curiosity for solving increasingly complex engineering challenges. Following my PhD in Applied Mathematics & Hypersonic Fluid Mechanics and extensive research experience, I transitioned from purely technical roles into customer-facing positions. Today, I leverage my expertise in numerical methods and simulation to bridge advanced engineering concepts with tangible business outcomes. I take pride in clearly communicating technical insights in a way that resonates equally with engineering leaders and business executives. At Neural Concept, I advise industry leaders on navigating engineering transformation through cutting-edge AI-enhanced and data-driven technologies. My approach is pragmatic, authentic, and customer-centric; I focus on deeply understanding each organization’s unique challenges, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions. Drawing from my background in numerical simulation and computational engineering, I help enterprise clients across aerospace, automotive, energy, consumer goods, and other sectors integrate Engineering Intelligence into their strategic vision, driving measurable outcomes and sustained innovation. Experienced in managing complex, high-impact projects (PMP-trained), I ensure seamless implementation and consistent results. I value honest, direct communication and prioritize building strong, lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships with my clients. If you are exploring how advanced simulation, AI, and data-driven engineering can transform your organization, do reach out; I’d be glad to discuss how Neural Concept can support your goals. https://www.neuralconcept.com/

Experience (13 roles)

Full-time · 1 yr 11 mos

2 roles · Sep 2023 - Present

Sales Director - Global Strategic Accounts

Current
Sep 2024 - Present · 11 mos·Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland · Hybrid

Leading Enterprise sales growth, driving Neural Concept’s global expansion, advising executives and senior leaders on navigating and driving the digital transformation in engineering by integrating AI-enhanced and data-driven technology. • 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀...

Customer Success Manager & Head of Expert User Enablement

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo·Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland · Hybrid

Drove enterprise sales through end-to-end customer engagements and launched a global technical enablement program for CAE Data Scientists, scaling Neural Concept’s expert user base. Designed and coordinated flagship technical Bootcamps to accelerate client adoption and onboarding. • 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿�...

Stanford University

Visiting Scholar (CTR Summer Program 2022)

Stanford University

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 · 2 mos·Stanford, California, United States · On-site

Skills: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) · High Performance Computing (HPC) · Parallel Computing · Machine Learning · Research

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

Visiting PhD Student

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 · 10 mos·Thuwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia · On-site

Skills: Fluid Dynamics · Parallel Computing · Machine Learning

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Education (4)

Imperial College London

Imperial College London

2018 - 2023

Grade: Pass Skills: Research · Programming · Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) · Aerospace Engineering · Project Management

V

von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

2017 - 2018

Grade: 89/100 (hons.) Activities and societies: Student representative of the Research Master class of 2017-2018. Skills: Plasma Physics · Presentation Skills · Programming · High Performance Computing (HPC) · Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) · Fluid Dynamics · Aerothermodynamics · Wind Tunnel Testing · Aerospace Engineering · Project Management

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

2012 - 2017

Grade: 9.62/10.0 (ranked 1st, awarded highest grade in Department's history) Activities and societies: Co-founder of the Aristotle Space & Aeronautics Team (ASAT). Specialised in Aeronautics & Energy. Skills: Mechanical Engineering · Aerodynamics · Engineering · Thermodynamics · Teamwork · Aircraft Design · Fluid Dynamics · Aerospace Engineering

Skills (21)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Product DevelopmentEngineering ConsultingHigh Performance Computing (HPC)AerothermodynamicsFluid MechanicsStrategic ConsultingComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Mechanical EngineeringNegotiationEngineering Data ManagementSaaS SalesAerospace EngineeringDigital StrategyFluid DynamicsPythonSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Change ManagementResearchSales ProcessesEngineering
Certifications (16)

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Astronautics and Human Spaceflight (MITx 16.00x by MITx on edX)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

EPSRC Summer School on Modal Decompositions in Fluid Dynamics

EPSRC

VKI Lecture Series: Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics

von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

Space Station Design Workshop 2017 (Systems Engineer)

University of Stuttgart

VKI Lecture Series: Introduction to Measurement Techniques

von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

PADI

VKI Lecture Series: Stability and Transition Analysis

von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

VKI Lecture Series: Introduction to Ground Testing Facilities

von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

ERCOFTAC Montestigliano School on Physico-chemical models for reactive flow

ERCOFTAC

VKI Lecture Series: Machine Learning for Fluid Mechanics

von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

ESA Space Debris Training Course 2018

European Space Agency - ESA

ERCOFTAC Montestigliano Spring School on Networks in Fluids

ERCOFTAC

VKI Lecture Series: Space Debris Re-entry and Mitigation

European Space Agency - ESA

Space Mission Design and Operations (EE585x by EPFLx on edX)

EPFL

PADI Open Water Diver

PADI

14th ERCOFTAC SIG 33 Workshop: Flow Instability, Transition and Control

ERCOFTAC

Languages (4)
French(Elementary proficiency)English(Full professional proficiency)Spanish(Limited working proficiency)Greek(Native or bilingual proficiency)
Volunteer Experience (1)

Co-Founder, VP & Project Lead

Aristotle Space & Aeronautics Team (ASAT)

Nov 2015 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

Honors & Awards (9)

Top graduate in Mechanical Engineering Department's 50-year history (1973-2023)

Issued by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) · Jun 2023

Associated with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) Awarded as the top graduate (highest GPA) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki since the Department was founded in 1973, at its 50-year anniversary in 2023.

Eurobank Student Prize (ranked 1st in University Entry Exams in Pieria, Greece)

Issued by Eurobank EFG Greece · Jun 2012

Associated with 3rd Public High School of Katerini

Ranked 1st in national stage of the annual chemistry competition

Issued by Association of Greek Chemists · Mar 2012

Associated with 3rd Public High School of Katerini

Doris Chen Travel Award

Issued by Imperial College London · Jul 2022

Associated with Imperial College London

Prince Alexander of Belgium Award for the Best Project Presentation

Issued by von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics · Jun 2018

Associated with von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

Doris Chen Travel Award

Issued by Imperial College London · Jul 2019

Associated with Imperial College London

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Prof. D. Lagoudas Award (ranked 1st among class of 2017)

Issued by Prof. Dimitris Lagoudas (Texas A&M University) · Jul 2017

Associated with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

Ranked 9th in national stage of the annual physics competition

Issued by Hellenic Physicists Association · Mar 2012

Associated with 3rd Public High School of Katerini

von Karman Institute Collaboration Award

Issued by von Karman Institute Alumni Association · Jun 2018

Associated with von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

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Thanos Margaritis is currently working as Sales Director - Global Strategic Accounts at Full-time · 1 yr 11 mos.
Where did Thanos Margaritis study?
Thanos Margaritis studied Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics at Imperial College London. They have 4 education entries on their profile.
What skills does Thanos Margaritis have?
Thanos Margaritis's top skills include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Product Development, Engineering Consulting, High Performance Computing (HPC), Aerothermodynamics. They have 21 skills listed on their profile.
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Thanos Margaritis is based in Switzerland.

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