Nikolaos Trikolas is a qualified professional in food safety and quality assurance with extensive experience in the food sector. Currently serving as a Lead Auditor at BMCERT since November 2023, Nikolaos has previously held various technical roles including Technical Administrator and Technical Technician at Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd, and QA Technician at The Bart Ingredients Company. Further experience includes Quality Assurance Administration at Lidl GB, Raw Material Technologist at New England Seafood, and Quality Controller at Freshways Limited. Academic qualifications comprise a Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology from the Agricultural University of Athens, an Associate’s Degree in Health-Related Water Microbiology from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment from the University of Thessaly.