Liza Charalambous
About Liza Charalambous
Liza Charalambous serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Malloc (YC S21) in Nicosia, Cyprus, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Cyprus and has held various roles in technology and research throughout her career.
Work at Malloc
Liza Charalambous serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Malloc, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch. She has been with Malloc since its inception in 2020, contributing to the company's growth and technological advancements. Located in Nicosia, Cyprus, Malloc focuses on innovative technology solutions.
Previous Experience
Before her role at Malloc, Liza worked at ADDITESS - Advanced Integrated Technology Solutions & Services Ltd, where she held multiple positions including Quality Manager and R&D Strategy Officer from 2019 to 2020. She also served as a Software Engineer and Research Scientist at the same company from 2014 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she worked briefly as a Technical Support at CYTA in 2010 and as an IT Technician at Demstar Information Group in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Liza Charalambous holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Engineering from the University of Cyprus, which she completed from 2012 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and Multimedia Communications from Lancaster University, studying from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she obtained a Master's Degree in Digital Signal Processing and Intelligent Systems from Lancaster University in 2011.
Technical Writing Experience
In addition to her technical roles, Liza worked as a Technical Writer at ISX Financial from 2020 to 2021. This position allowed her to leverage her technical knowledge to create documentation and support materials, enhancing communication within the organization.