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I am an accomplished technology leader with over 15 years of experience building high-performing engineering teams, launching cloud-native software platforms, and delivering cutting-edge AI/ML-powered solutions across industries including telecom, SaaS, and bioinformatics. My leadership style combines hands-on technical fluency with a strategic mindset, grounded in Agile and Lean principles, and shaped by a deep commitment to mentoring, cultural transformation, and data-driven product innovation. I specialize in transforming early-stage engineering teams into mature, delivery-focused organizations.
I bring vision, structure, and momentum to engineering organizations, helping them build not only better products but also better teams, better culture, and lasting impact. With hands-on expertise in productizing ML research, orchestrating HPC and cloud pipelines, and leading software lifecycle transformations, I comfortably sit at the nexus of technology, business, and team enablement.
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Work Experience
Technology Sabbatical & Graduate Research
February 1, 2020 - PresentPursued advanced education in Applied Bioinformatics focusing on cancer genomics, single-cell analysis, and AI/ML integration in biomedical data. Conducted hands-on research into machine learning systems, data platforms, and large language models, exploring real-world AI engineering contexts. Designed and executed research pipelines involving scRNA-seq, gene regulatory networks, and ML classifiers. Explored MLOps, LLM frameworks such as LangChain and HuggingFace, and vector databases. Maintained technical engagement through part-time consulting and software prototyping in bio/ML domains.
Software Development Manager at PIPA LLC / Deus Ex Machina
February 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025Led end-to-end design and delivery of advanced ML-powered platforms for large-scale bioinformatics and multi-omic analytics used by enterprise biotech and petcare clients. Architected cloud-native systems for AI-driven data pipelines using Python, Docker, Celery, and Kubernetes. Integrated ML pipelines and analytics engines into customer platforms, transforming R&D outputs into scalable production-grade tools. Built and managed globally distributed engineering, QA, and DevOps teams, introducing Agile practices that improved iteration velocity and feature quality. Implemented DevOps culture and CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and container orchestration to reduce deployment cycles and improve release reliability. Enabled clients to launch new AI-driven products faster, increasing engagement and contract expansion with Fortune 100 clients.
Software Architect | SE Team Leader (Contract) at Clone Systems Inc.
June 30, 2017 - August 5, 2025Improved architectural stability, database performance, and developer productivity across portfolio of cybersecurity-related platforms. Refactored legacy codebases and normalized performance bottlenecks in mission-critical database-driven systems. Introduced structured Agile planning and team-level engineering workflows to improve delivery predictability and collaboration.
Software Development Manager at AMD Telecom S.A.
July 1, 2016 - August 5, 2025Designed, built, and launched “Routee”, a global SaaS communication platform for B2B and API-based messaging, successfully positioning company in competitive cloud communication space. Led cross-functional teams of engineers and QA staff in-house and remote. Delivered full-featured production-ready MVP in under 8 months; product showcased at Mobile World Congress 2016. Defined product architecture using microservices and cloud infrastructure with high-availability SLAs. Introduced test automation and quality frameworks to ensure stability and resilience under enterprise-scale loads. Enabled company’s transition from wholesale SMS services to retail/API markets, redefining its business model and expanding market reach. Scaled engineering team to 20 members within 4 months. Established engineering best practices, coding standards, test automation, and formal code/design reviews. Reported directly to C-level executives on KPIs, delivery progress, risks, and strategic planning. Facil
Senior Software Engineer (Contract) at Dataverse Computer Systems
November 1, 2014 - August 5, 2025Developed custom software solutions for public/private sector clients focusing on document management and enterprise workflow automation.
Senior Software Engineer at XLN Telecom Business Services
April 1, 2013 - August 5, 2025Worked on service integration platforms for SMB telecom products including mobile, broadband, and utilities.
Software Engineer / Analyst (Contract) at Melon Web
October 1, 2011 - August 5, 2025Built enterprise content management and custom business apps for municipalities and government services.
Software Engineer / Analyst at Ioniki / Cosmos4U
December 1, 2008 - August 5, 2025Led development of industrial automation software and ERP integration tools in an engineering consultancy environment.
IT Technician / Trainer / Network System Admin
December 1, 2007 - August 5, 2025Offered technical training, IT infrastructure support, and systems installation to local businesses and SMEs.
Education
MSc in Applied Bioinformatics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025MSc in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Qualifications
Industry Experience
Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Professional Services
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