I'm a Research Mathematician and Chief Data Scientist/AI Technical Product Owner, leveraging my expertise to push the boundaries of AI and its real-world applications. I lead Data Science teams and collaborate with Product Management teams on cutting-edge AI initiatives.My background spans quantitative modelling, data analysis, and automation, honed through experience with diverse organizations and government departments. During the COVID pandemic, I played a key role in developing AI-driven response strategies for government agencies. This work extended to the USA, with NASA and the CDC requesting my expertise in graph theory to develop novel network approaches for detection algorithms.I've held positions at top academic institutions like Columbia University, leading research projects that resulted in publications in prestigious international journals. My contributions haven't gone unnoticed - I've been a speaker at MIT & Caltech conferences, received recognition from the Australian Research Society and the United Nations, and earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.My academic journey includes a Mathematics degree from the University of Athens, a Master's by Research in Decision Making Under Risk & Uncertainty from the University of Liverpool, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Monash University, where I was recognized as a Prestigious Award Recipient for my doctoral research.Actively involved in the research community, I serve on the Editorial Advisory Group for the Australian Research Society’s journal and lead the Quant Lab Research Centre as its founder and director. The Greek government recognized my achievements by including me on their list of Distinguished Scientists. Furthermore, my company is now part of the Industry Growth Program in Australia, enhancing our ability to scale and innovate.I'm passionate about using data science and AI to create positive change. Let's connect and discuss how we can collaborate!