Simona Paraskevopoulou
About Simona Paraskevopoulou
Simona Paraskevopoulou is a Data Scientist at Jefferies with a background in technology consulting and industrial placements, holding a BSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) from the University of Kent.
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Simona Paraskevopoulou is a Data Scientist currently working at Jefferies. Her role began in 2022. She has previously held various positions within Jefferies, showcasing her versatile expertise in the technology and finance sectors.
Professional Experience at Jefferies
Before becoming a Data Scientist at Jefferies in 2022, Simona Paraskevopoulou worked in several roles within the company. From 2021 to 2022, she served as a Technology Consultant for 11 months in London, England. Prior to this, she completed an Industrial Placement Intern from 2020 to 2021, and also held a Summer Analyst position in 2019. In 2019-2020, she took on the role of Off-Cycle Intern for a year, all based in London, United Kingdom.
Early Career and Internships
Simona Paraskevopoulou's early career includes various internships. She worked as an Industrial Placement Intern and a Summer Analyst at Jefferies. Additionally, she completed a short tenure as a Spring Intern at Morgan Stanley in London in 2019, and participated in Insight Workshops with Nokia in Greece from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Simona Paraskevopoulou holds a BSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) from the University of Kent, where she studied from 2018 to 2022. She also completed a Foundation degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at the NETWORK Foundation in 2017-2018. Her high school education was at the 15th Lyceum of Athens, where she studied Economics & IT from 2015 to 2018.
Other Professional Roles
Beyond her roles at Jefferies, Simona Paraskevopoulou was a Student Ambassador at the University of Kent's School of Computing from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she tutored students as an Academic Tutor for two months in 2019 in Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Achievements and Recognition
In 2017, Simona Paraskevopoulou was awarded by UNESCO for her contributions to the Greek Scientific Community. This recognition came through her presentations of robotic systems and science experiments, indicating her strong background in both collaborative and individual scientific projects.
Research Interests and Personal Passions
Simona Paraskevopoulou's research interests include applications of machine learning within finance and medical industries. She also has a keen interest in entrepreneurship and technology. Her personal interests involve engaging in martial arts, water sports, and traveling.