I am a Machine Learning and AI engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and deploying state-of-the-art computer vision and deep learning systems. I specialize in end-to-end development of scalable ML pipelines, advanced image and video analysis, neural rendering, and real-time AI applications. I bring research-driven approaches into production, including patented technologies in real-time video translation. I’m passionate about building innovative systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, generative AI, and large-scale data processing.

Yannis Kazantzidis

I am a Machine Learning and AI engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and deploying state-of-the-art computer vision and deep learning systems. I specialize in end-to-end development of scalable ML pipelines, advanced image and video analysis, neural rendering, and real-time AI applications. I bring research-driven approaches into production, including patented technologies in real-time video translation. I’m passionate about building innovative systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, generative AI, and large-scale data processing.

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I am a Machine Learning and AI engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and deploying state-of-the-art computer vision and deep learning systems. I specialize in end-to-end development of scalable ML pipelines, advanced image and video analysis, neural rendering, and real-time AI applications.

I bring research-driven approaches into production, including patented technologies in real-time video translation. I’m passionate about building innovative systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, generative AI, and large-scale data processing.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder & CTO at FitoutAI
April 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Architected and led the development of FitoutAI’s core platform, including an automated RFQ engine and an intelligent floorplan segmentation system. Designed a room-polygon extraction method leveraging Meta’s Segment Anything Model (SAM), significantly improving floorplan understanding and automation accuracy.
Tech/AI Advisor at TheBuyingRoom
April 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Partnered with founders to define and execute an AI-first product strategy, transforming procurement workflows through automation and predictive intelligence. Set the technical vision and scaling roadmap, driving strategic initiatives that redefined sourcing and supply chain optimization.
Co-Founder & Tech Lead at Yepic AI Limited
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led the design and development of Yepic AI’s flagship products—Studio Pro, Express, and real-time video agents—managing a high-performing engineering team. Drove multiple research initiatives in AI-generated avatars, photorealistic rendering, photo animation, and real-time video agents. Co-authored a patent for real-time video translation and contributed to product strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and market expansion while mentoring engineers and research interns.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Kingston University, London
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2019
BSc & M.Eng in Production & Management Engineering (2:1) at Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
September 1, 2006 - April 1, 2013

Qualifications

Methods and Systems for Video Translation
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Vide-omics: A Genomics-inspired Paradigm for Video Analysis
January 1, 2018 - November 12, 2025
Profile Hidden Markov Models for Foreground Modelling
January 1, 2018 - November 12, 2025
PhD Studentship Award - Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

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