He made science fiction, a reality. Conveyed her voice ALEXA in space. Konstantinos Sinana acoustic and computers engineer who has worked in America’s largest technology companies, such as Amazon, HP, Harman-Samsung, Synaptics, Meyersound, Crestro, is the Greek who participated in the Artemis I-Callisto space program implemented in collaboration with NASA, LOCKKHEED-MARTIN and LOCKHEED-MARTIN Amazon and managed to make the vision of Jeff Bezos, to be able to give voice commands to Alexa and executed by the systems available to a spacecraft.
“There are many who tell me that this venture is an experience I can tell in the future. Science fiction has become a reality, “says Greek Distinguished Technologist Konstantinos Sinana, explaining that” in the ARTEMIS I – CALLISTO space program, I was Acoustic Design Lead to integrate the ALEXA system into the Orion spaceship.
The project started in the midst of a pandemic and there were several failed attempts before I took over from other colleagues and teams. The pressure was huge: there was no room for my failure, as it would affect not only me but also the future of Alexa, Amazon, Jeff Bezos personally, Lockheed, NASA and US prestige in general. “
There is no possibility of errors in space
“There is no possibility of mistakes in space. When the launch you have to be 100% sure that the systems will work. If there is a problem you can’t “go and fix it”. So, beyond the exhausting simulations of the systems, I insisted on the spot on the spot on the Orion Mockup in Houston. Although this created a lot of friction and difficulties, I was sure that we would only succeed and eventually succeeded, “Mr. Sinanas emphasizes.
Referring to the object that has been serving decades, he explained that he is involved in research and development of microfibers and microcosms, whether integrated into devices or as peripherals (wired/wireless headphones, speakers, microphones, etc.), covering consumer and professional audio products, including mobile phones. At the same time, I design and equip sound, studio workshops, and do acoustic studies for spaces and facilities.
15 years in America’s top technology companies
“In recent years, Konstantinos Sinanas has worked at HP as distinguished technologist at the R&D Center, on hardware and sound software, acoustic, innovation and artificial intelligence. In addition to the main duties, I also had the role of ambassador of international standards and standardizations, a mentor and a representative at HP’s global technology forum, “he notes and explains that the 15 years he worked in America, he worked closely with companies such as” Microsoft, Intel, AMD, AMD Realtek, Dolby, DTS, Waves and other HW/SW suppliers in America, Europe and Asia, to create new HP technologies, applications and products.
So I was given the opportunity to work with all Silicon Valley’s giant technology and acquire knowledge and acquaintances I didn’t imagine, though I already had friction on projects with other big companies through Harman, such as Google, Apple, JBL, AKG, Huawei, Lenovo, Dell Others. “
The financial crisis pushed him to America
“Although I had a successful career in Greece as a teacher and engineer, since 2007 I found that the future of the country, especially for those who wanted to evolve professionally and financially, was remarkable. After a lot of thought, sacrifices and taking a great risk, I made the decision to move to the US in 2010, along with my wife. We have lived in Astoria (New York), in Ejjuter with Crestron, in Los Angeles with Harman-Samsung, in Ervain, Oranz County with Synaptics, in Berkeley with Meyersound, in Santa Clara with Amazon and in Houston, Hp.
Asked if there is a secret to success, Constantine Sinana replied that, “there are many, I would not say” secrets “, but talents, abilities and abilities that one needs to have to make a successful career. It takes a combination of talent, specialized knowledge, flexibility and continuous evolution. From the right resume and interviews to management of relationships with colleagues, partners and the company. Consistency, productivity, morality and efficiency are essential to stand in the competitive field of technology, especially in the US. “
Technology is experiencing a crisis in America
Commenting on the situation in recent years in America, he clarified that, “over the last two years, the technology sector has been experiencing a crisis due to the wrong political and corporate strategic choices. This has led to mass redundancies, shrinking or closing businesses with serious social consequences. Unfortunately, the reforms that are now being made had to be implemented for a decade. Although they look strict or obscure to many people, they are necessary to avoid worse situations for the future of the US. “
But what are his next plans? Constantine Sinana spontaneously, without a second thought, replies: “My goal is to return to Greece permanently and offer what I have gained from abroad, knowledge, experience, innovation and interconnections, in education, production and research. Significant efforts are being made, but I think we still have a lot of work to get our country ahead. I hope we do it with my wife and stay in our home country. “