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Nikos Leounakis is an experienced professional currently serving as a Cross Border Scheduling & Balancing Market Operator at IPTO-Independent Power Transmission Operator since May 2023, focusing on the Market Management Department and monitoring cross-border energy trading activities. Previously, Nikos worked as an EHS Compliance Specialist at SUSTCHEM S.A. from September 2022 to April 2023, where responsibilities included EHS, sustainability, consulting projects, and laboratory technical management. Prior military service was completed in the Greek Army from November 2021 to August 2022. Nikos also held a position as a Research Intern at the Directorate of Research and Technical Support for Restoration Projects in September 2020, where analytical duties involved examining samples from archaeological sites. Academically, Nikos is pursuing a Master of Science in Power Production and Energy Management at the National Technical University of Athens, and holds an Integrated Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Harokopio University of Athens, expected to be completed in February 2024.