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.

GEORGE NTAKAKIS

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.

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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. 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.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Augmented Training Systems Inc.
January 1, 2025 - Present
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.
Director of Engineering at Augmented Training Systems Inc.
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
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 at Microsoft Innovation Center, Athens
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023
Developed immersive VR training solutions and contributed to secure cloud and Android-based data capture initiatives for research projects; supported R&D and cross-functional delivery with scalable architectures.
Technical Project Lead at The University of Texas at Austin
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
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.
Research Associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Contributed to 15+ European and national projects focusing on software design, medical data analysis, and immersive training solutions; authored 18+ journal/conference articles; collaborated on R&D initiatives including sleep studies for microgravity environments.
Senior Software Engineer at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Developed mixed reality training modules and Android mobile apps; designed and implemented CRM web applications; created augmented reality applications to support anatomy and physiology learning.
Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft Innovation Center
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Architected secure Azure cloud infrastructure (Blob Storage, Functions, web services) to enable data collection from 800 participants and storage of 30K+ records for a European H2020 digital health project; led Android-based data capture solutions for Parkinson’s research; contributed to 5+ publications and delivered 10+ presentations on Microsoft and Azure technologies.
Microsoft Student Partner at Microsoft
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Delivered 40+ presentations and training sessions on Microsoft technologies at national universities; mentored 300+ students in programming.
Software Engineer at Dataverse Ltd
March 1, 2015 - February 28, 2017
Contributed to a large-scale web platform for the Greek Labour Inspectorate; improved scheduling and reporting of transportation inspections; delivered scalable mobile and web solutions using JavaScript, Angular, .NET Framework, IoT sensors, and SQL Server.
Co-Founder, Software Engineer at MicroView
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Co-developed a medical diagnostic platform using image processing to automate white blood cell detection across CSF, urine, and blood samples; achieved 87% initial accuracy and earned 2 national awards, including global semifinalist recognition in the 2014 Microsoft Imagine Cup.
Software Engineer at Department of Computer Science and Telecommunications, Larissa
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2014
Developed Windows Phone and Windows 8 applications for Archimedes 3 project; integrated 500+ environmental and road-condition data points to deliver real-time forecasting and decision-support insights for safer transportation use.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine
January 1, 2020 - June 18, 2026
Master of Science (MSc) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Summer School at The University of Sheffield, Summer School Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor’s Degree at Technological Education Institute of Thessaly
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Microsoft C# Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
Microsoft Azure and Web Services Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
Xamarin Mobile Professional / Developer Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026

Industry Experience

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