GEORGE NTAKAKIS

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I'm a technology executive with 14+ years of experience leading software, cloud, and platform initiatives across healthtech, research, and digital products.

About

I’m a technology executive with 14+ years of experience leading software, cloud, and platform initiatives across healthtech, research, and digital products. I specialize in Azure-based cloud architecture, secure data platforms, systems integration, automation, and cross-functional engineering leadership.

I align technical roadmaps with business priorities, scale teams, and deliver reliable, high-impact platforms that drive measurable outcomes.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Greek, ModernFluent

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 11 roles

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) · Augmented Training Systems Inc.Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Led 16-member engineering organization across 3 teams; defined technology roadmap across cloud architecture, product direction, systems integration, and engineering execution; introduced automation and AI-supported workflows to improve delivery speed and operational efficiency.

Technical Project Lead · The University of Texas at AustinNov 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led delivery of a cloud-backed research administration platform for multi-role academic teams, enabling streamlined workflows across labs, studies, exams, and data operations; designed architecture for secure research data, service integrations, and scalable study inputs; coordinated rollout with stakeholders.

Director of Engineering · Augmented Training Systems Inc.Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led cross-functional team delivering 20 immersive simulations for 12+ high-profile organizations globally; improved execution speed by up to 80% through automation-driven workflows and process optimization; analyzed 100K+ training actions to enhance product and client outcomes; directed development of the ATS Hero platform (multiplayer VR, 50+ avatars, body kinematics, SDR workflow automation).

Senior Software Engineer · Microsoft Innovation Center, AthensOct 2019 – Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Senior Software Engineer · Microsoft Innovation CenterJan 2018 – Jan 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Research Associate · Aristotle University of ThessalonikiJan 2018 – Jan 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Senior Software Engineer · Aristotle University of ThessalonikiJan 2017 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr
Software Engineer · Dataverse LtdMar 2015 – Feb 2017 · 2 yrs

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) · Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine2020 – 2026
Master of Science (MSc) · Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine2016 – 2018
Summer School · The University of Sheffield, Summer School Academy2015
Bachelor’s Degree · Technological Education Institute of Thessaly2010 – 2015

Certifications and awards

Microsoft C# Certification2030 – 2026
Microsoft Azure and Web Services Certification2030 – 2026
Xamarin Mobile Professional / Developer Certification2030 – 2026

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