Hey, I'm LefTechManiac

Engineer · Traveller · Space Dreamer
Lef Batas

Athens-based signal wrangler who believes the best conversations happen over coffee, good music, or while staring at the stars.

Who I Really Am

I love turning complex networks into smooth experiences — and the same goes for life. Whether it's debugging a VoIP cluster at midnight or spending hours on a detailed Lego build or diving into the latest graphic novel, it's all about connection, creativity, and getting lost in the details.

Space & Satellites Lego Builds Comics & Graphic Novels Over-engineered Home Labs Coffee Bad Nerd Jokes

My Orbit So Far

2019 – Present

Unified Communications Engineer

Deploying, upgrading and troubleshooting Cisco-based UC solutions for enterprise environments. CCNP Collaboration certified — because who doesn't love a good validation?

Ongoing

MSc, Space Technologies and Applications

Blending my love for comms with satellite networks, orbital mechanics, and future interplanetary internet dreams. Pursuing at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens/University of Patras.

2017 – 2019

IT & Support Engineer (earlier roles)

Internship: NGA cabinets software integration, controller management, and access rights support. Then IT Support Engineer: Athens archaeological sites and VoIP deployments for NBG. Hands-on telecom foundations — cables, quick fixes, and learning under pressure.

2013 – 2017

BSc, Informatics Engineering

University of Western Macedonia — dove deep into networks, programming, and systems. Final thesis involved SDN over 5G networks — basically the origin story of my networks obsession.

2006 – 2009

Associate’s Degree, Networks and Telecommunications Technician

IEK of Chalandri/IEK Delta — Associate level studies focused on networking fundamentals, telecommunications infrastructure, and practical technician skills.

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