Yannis Tsolakis Email & Phone Number

Experienced Information Technology Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the maritime industry. Skilled in Agile Methodologies, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Handling Pressure, Leadership, Strong Work Ethic and Time Management. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor focused in Computer Information Systems from Deree College, The American College of Greece. • Performed all departmental negotiations and deals with vendors for IT and telecommunication systems for office and vessels.• Monitor of I.T. department and vessel budget and create strategic plans for future developments. Monitor and review billings for vessel and office communication and equipment costs to control budgeting, potential overruns, and meet financial objectives.• Recruitment and management of Office and Vessel IT Staff• Lead planning stages and installation of Danaos ERP system for company and vessels with seamless transition from previous ERP.• Setup and maintain security protocols and backup systems.• Perform ongoing research and analysis of new IT systems, equipment, and software to ensure long-term optimization of architecture.• Planned and developed infrastructure, exchange servers, networks, and PBX telephone system.• Overseen the decision-making process of ERP acquisition.• Planned, developed, and overseen installation of satellite communication equipment, networks, infrastructure, firewall, ERP and crew welfare for over 23 ships.• Support users in all operations and functionality of company system while providing training regarding safe practices for the use of company systems.• Creation and maintenance of intranet portal.

Listed skills include Linux, Telecommunications, Sql, Business Analysis, and 43 others.

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  Deree College, The American College Of Greece

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