Alexios Giotis, Phd (Eng) Email & Phone Number

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Oversee software applications throughout their lifecycle, from design and development to deployment, maintenance, and optimization. Deliver business intelligence solutions that support reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision making across the organization.• Application lifecycle management, including vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and budgeting for the entire software ecosystem.• Data Integration & Engineering: Leading the design and implementation of data pipelines between systems and databases, using both batch and stream processes.• Strategic Alignment: Continually improve operational efficiency by aligning our technology solutions with business objectives.Key Applications: Veeva CRM (Salesforce-based), SAP ERP, approval workflow systems, operations automation solutions, consent management platforms.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Leveraging deep technical expertise and business acumen to propel digital transformation. Oversee mission-critical information systems, infrastructure, and applications to drive operational excellence. Key responsibilities:• Serving as a pivotal liaison between top management, IT teams, and external technology partners.• Orchestrating vendor relationships, negotiating high-value contracts, and optimizing budget allocation to maximize ROI.• Safeguarding data integrity and fortifying cybersecurity measures to ensure robust protection of company assets.• Ensuring strict adherence to international standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.• Supported the company's successful ISO 27001 certification by participating in audits, co-authoring and improving policies and general procedures.• Architecting and implementing innovative technology initiatives.• Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

Athens Metropolitan Area

Co-founded and led a software development company focused on delivering high-quality, mission-critical solutions for clients in industries such as banking, telecommunications, hospitality, utilities, and shipping. • Launched Apscale Software Services S.A., establishing its vision, mission, and core values aligned with delivering innovative software solutions.• Assembled and led a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in designing and implementing complex systems for high-stakes environments.• Engaged in business development efforts, forging relationships with key stakeholders across multiple sectors to expand the company's market presence.• Managed all aspects of company operations.• Cultivated strategic partnerships with technology providers to enhance the company's service offerings and competitive edge.• Actively participated in software development and technology solutions.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

As CTO, I reported directly to the Ideal Group Board of Directors, leading the technical, product, and operational aspects of the i-DOCS platform. Drove strategic initiatives in technology, product development, and business growth, while maintaining operational excellence.• Hiring, budgeting, and financial forecasting as acting CEO.• Directed technical and commercial departments.• Spearheaded the company's technological vision, aligning it with business objectives to drive innovation and maintain market leadership.• Led the transition to cloud-native solutions and SaaS products creating new revenue streams and competitive advantages.• Reviewed and approved software architecture designs, ensuring long-term sustainability.• Mentored the development team on best practices in software design, architecture, and implementation, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.• Achieved high customer satisfaction and increased retention.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Led software development, solution delivery, and professional services with full technical and product ownership. Focused on driving process improvements, team leadership, and delivering high quality solutions.• Directed the development and delivery of software products and professional services, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.• Ownership of the entire product lifecycle with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and market competitiveness.• Recruited, mentored, and led high-performing internal teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.• Oversaw the delivery of projects. Ensured timelines and quality standards were met while managing risks and dependencies.• Implemented process improvements across development and solution delivery teams to optimize efficiency and improve overall product quality.• Pioneered the adoption of cloud technologies.• Led the development of the company's flagship product, enabling easier customization and faster deployment for diverse customer needs.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Led the design and development of the i-DOCS enterprise software platform, which was widely adopted by major financial institutions, utilities, and telecom companies across Greece, Cyprus, and the Balkans. Focused on driving innovation to maintain a competitive advantage in the enterprise software market.• Architected and implemented a scalable, high-performance technology stack aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. Pluggable document repositories, a thin abstraction layer for external connections, data exporters, report generators etc. • Established and optimized robust infrastructure to support the full software lifecycle, including source control, continuous integration pipelines, artifact management, and code quality tools.• Spearheaded the development of core platform features and libraries, ensuring the platform's adaptability, extensibility, and long-term sustainability.• Replaced all commercial or 3rd party software with open source or homegrown solutions, eliminating licensing costs and restrictions, increasing revenue, and gaining full control and ownership of the platform. The most impactful replacement was the document formatting engine• Evaluated and integrated cutting-edge open-source technologies to streamline development processes based on best practices.• Led code reviews, set coding standards and provided ongoing technical mentorship, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the development team.• Designed and implemented reliable, cross-platform software delivery pipelines.• Developed and maintained comprehensive automated testing strategies to ensure software quality, reliability, and minimize operational risks.• Conducted in-depth performance tuning and optimizations, significantly improving system efficiency and reducing runtime overhead.• Setup and managed virtual machine environments, firewall and network configurations, ensuring robust system security.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Played a key role in the design, development, and evolution of the i-DOCS software platform, transforming it from an initial concept into a robust enterprise application for mass document generation. Focused on creating scalable solutions for high-volume processing of critical financial and communications documents.• Architected and implemented core features of the i-DOCS platform, including a high-performance batch processing framework, the document repository, pluggable storage and connectivity engines, and an ETL module, enabling scalable generation of bills, invoices, statements, credit notes, and letters for large enterprises.• Drove the successful deployment of i-DOCS across major banks, telecommunications companies, and printing houses.• Developed innovative solutions for document composition, data integration, and output management, enhancing the platform's capabilities and competitive edge.• Provided expert-level consulting and technical support for production environments.• Collaborated closely with clients to gather requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement tailored solutions.• Refined the platform based on real-world feedback and anticipating evolving business needs in the document management space.• Provided guidance to junior developers and shared knowledge across the team, promoting best practices in software development and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

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