Michael Lambrinos has over 40 years of experience in transportation engineering and planning. He currently serves as the Head of the Sustainable Mobility Section in Cyprus, where he oversees projects related to sustainable transportation, public transit, and rail systems. Previously, he managed Cyprus's Program for Enhancing Public Transportation and developed transportation plans as the Head of Planning. Lambrinos holds a Master's in Management of Information Systems from Claremont Graduate University and degrees in civil engineering and transportation planning.

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C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
F O R M A T
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name MICHAEL LAMBRINOS
Address 18A ACHILLEOS STREET
2413 ENGOMI
CYPRUS
Telephone +357-22806630 w
+357-99477796 m
Fax +357-22498935
E-mail mlambrinos@pwd.mcw.gov.cy
mlambrinos@primehome.com
Nationality Cypriot
Date of birth 27TH
August, 1955
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Dates (from – to) August 1980 - today
• Name and address of employer Public Works Department
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works
Republic of Cyprus
• Type of business or sector Government – Transport Policy and Infrastructure
• Occupation or position held November 2004 – today: Senior Executive Engineer
December 1985 – November 2004: Executive Engineer Grade I
August 1980 – December 1985: Executive Engineer Grade I
I
• Main activities and responsibilities 2012 – today: Head of the Sustainable Mobility Section
Head of the newly formed section, responsible for the promotion of all activities related to
sustainable mobility, ITS and rail based systems. Duties include the implementation of the
Nicosia Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, the development of sustainable urban mobility plans
for the other cities of Cyprus and the development of a National Strategic Transport Plan, the
coordination of the feasibility study for a tramway system in Nicosia, the development of ITS
and GIS systems, the participation in EU programs related to sustainable mobility, the
continuous assessment of the public transport system and the implementation of pilot projects
relating to cycling and walking.
2007 – 2012: Manager of the Programme for the Enhancement of Public Transport
Appointed by the Council of Ministers as the Programme Manager for the Enhancement of
Public Transport. In this capacity, coordinated all actions and activities of the Programme,
which was co-funded by the EU Structural Funds for the period 2007 – 2013,including the
development of the Integrated Mobility Master Plan for Nicosia (SUMP). Between June 2008
and December 2011, was seconded to the Headquarters of the Ministry of Communications
and Works, in charge of the Programme Management Unit set up by the Minister.
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2. 2002 – 2007: Head of the Planning, IT and European Union Section
Responsible for all EU related matters, such as participation in programmes, planning for EU
funds (Cohesion Fund, TEN-T Fund, Structural Funds, Transition Facility), harmonisation with
EU Acquis, advising the Ministry of Communications and Works, reviewing and commenting on
proposals for legislation in the field of road transport.
Led the effort for initiating the Programme for the Enhancement of Public Transport for the
whole of Cyprus, and securing co financing from the Structural Funds for part of the Programme
associated with Nicosia.
Project Manager for a Study and Implementation of ITS in Cyprus. The project was funded by
the Transition Facility Fund of the EU.
Project Manager of the Study for a Highway Management System, funded under the 4th
Financial Protocol between Cyprus and the EU. It resulted in a GIS based management
information system.
In charge of Information Technology at the Department, dealing with requirements analysis,
planning and managing the IT systems and equipment. Responsible for the implementation of
the Department’s IT Strategic Plan.
In charge of training and professional development at the Department, responsible for
establishing the needs and organising and evaluating training programmes.
Responsible for long, medium and short term planning of road infrastructure development and
supporting studies.
1999 – 2002: Supervising Resident Engineer
Worked as resident engineer of the supervision team for four Contracts of the Larnaca –
Protaras Highway, executed simultaneously with a total contract value of approximately CY₤16
million (€28 million).
1991 – 1999: Planning and Section
In charge of the Department’s IT and training functions. The information technology unit was
set up for the first time in the department in 1991. The department’s liaison for the study for a
Strategic IT plan for the Department, carried out in 1999.
Became the Departmental Training Officer in 1993, having successfully completed the Training
for Trainers programme of the Training Institute of Manchester.
Was assigned as the Department’s liaison in the EU Acquis Communautaire screening and
then the legislation harmonisation process. Also responsible for the Transport Infrastructure
Needs Assessment (TINA) process for Cyprus, which resulted in the definition of the Trans-
European Transport Network (TEN-T).
1989 – 1991: Study Leave
Successfully completed a two year educational programme, leading to a Master’s Degree in
Information Systems in the USA, having gained a full scholarship from the Cyprus – American
Scholarship Programme.
1980 – 1989: Transport Engineer in the Transportation and Planning Section
Appointed initially on contract, became permanent engineer in 1985. Worked on a number of
projects, such as the Limassol Traffic Study, the traffic impact study of new government
buildings, the Paphos traffic study, the Paralimni traffic study, the Agia Napa traffic study as
well as on various road feasibility studies. Developed an in-house methodology for a cost-
benefit analysis.
Project director of an in-house Transportation Study of Greater Nicosia (1984-1986) which
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3. involved the use of the four stage analysis procedure.
• Dates (from – to) January 1980 – June 1980
• Name and address of employer C. G. Levas Civil Engineering Consulting Office
• Type of business or sector Design of buildings
• Occupation or position held Civil Engineering Designer
• Dates (from – to) July 1979 – January 1980
• Name and address of employer Cyprus National Guard
• Type of business or sector Military
• Occupation or position held Served in the army in the Corps of Engineers. Upon discharge was promoted to a second
Lieutenant. Later promoted to Lieutenant.
• Main activities and responsibilities Division Leader
• Dates (from – to) February 1979 – May 1979
• Name and address of employer Fysko Contracting Ltd
• Type of business or sector Construction
• Occupation or position held Assistant Site Engineer.
• Main activities and responsibilities Worked on the construction of a Government Housing Estate for refugees in Larnaca.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) 1989 – 1991
• Name and type of organisation
providing education and training
Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, California, USA
• Principal subjects/occupational
skills covered
Information Systems Policy, Information Systems Design, Database Design and Structures,
Systems Analysis and Design, Data Communications, Theory of Management, Marketing
Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Economics for Decision Makers
• Title of qualification awarded Masters in Management of Information Systems
• Level in national classification Honours (4.0 average)
• Dates (from – to) 1977-1978
• Name and type of organisation
providing education and training
University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
• Principal subjects/occupational
skills covered
Transport Policy, Analytical Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering, Pavement Design,
Statistics, Transport Economics
• Title of qualification awarded MSc in Transport Planning and Highway Engineering
• Dates (from – to) 1974-1977
• Name and type of organisation
providing education and training
University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
• Principal subjects/occupational
skills covered
Theory of Structures, Strength of Materials, Reinforced Concrete, Surveying, Fluid Mechanics,
Soil Mechanics, Highway Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydraulics, Building Science
• Title of qualification awarded BSc Honours in Civil Engineering
• Level in national classification Upper Second
PERSONAL SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
MOTHER TONGUE GREEK
OTHER LANGUAGES
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4. ENGLISH
• Reading skills EXCELLENT
• Writing skills EXCELLENT
• Verbal skills EXCELLENT
SOCIAL SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
.
Good communication skills acquired through his experience as Director of the Programme for
the Enhancement of Public Transport and as the Head of the Sustainable Mobility Section. The
frequent interaction with the stakeholders in the process of developing strategic plans resulted
in the development and expansion of consultation skills.
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
Leadership skills acquired through his experience of being in charge of various people and the
organisation and execution of actions and projects. Stands out for the overall grasp of
situations and for taking initiatives for the effective goal achievement. Also characterised by a
constant desire to extend knowledge in new areas. Very extensive experience in presenting
issues to a large audience, and participation in discussions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
Excellent user of IT tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Internet and social media.
Very good analytical skills.
ARTISTIC SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
High interest in cultural events, particularly music, cinema and theatre
OTHER SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
Plays football, tennis and swims
DRIVING LICENCE(S) Holder of Cypriot, UK and California driving licenses. Has been driving for 41 years
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Father of three daughters aged 30 and twins aged 10. Married.
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