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Roles with main activities and responsibilities
2020 - 2023 ( Marathon Events Management - Bank of America )
- Agile development of a back-end system to manage human, inventory, medical and travel resources
- Monitoring, optimisation and testing of the back-end system
- Real-time data storage management (weather, race density, aid stations, GPS units) from internal and external providers
- Automation of scheduled tasks (cron triggered events)
- Serverless cloud deployment and security operations
- Problem and incident management during the operation of the system
- Defining, controlling and improving software life cycle processes
2017 - 2020 ( API and Front-End development for small clients/projects )
- Authentication and authorization
- Restful and GraphQL services
- Dynamic web applications in Svelte and Plotly/Dash
2014 - 2017 ( Startup ventures )
- Research in databases and knowledge management systems
- Pioneered associative, semiotic, hypergraph technology for semantic web
- Implemented a data management and interactive visual analytics development framework
- Modelling and computational analysis of systems in Wolfram Mathematica
- Teaching ECDL courses at IEK ALPHA XINI, Piraeus Branch (2014)
2010 - 2013 ( Support of medical doctors )
- Database management in Microsoft Access and MSQL server
- Support and installation of MEDILIG (Medical Life-Guard) EHR/EMR cross-platform software
- Static personal web sites
2005 - 2009 Health Informatics Manager / Research Associate
- Facilities and IT infrastructure management (two Windows server networks and twenty stations) in the research lab, the hospital clinic and at the surgical operating room
- Designed and implemented a customised electronic medical record (EMR) and several clinical information systems for the medical staff
- Monitoring/report system for patients and executive reports to the doctors of the clinic
- Responsible for overseeing network and database security policy and the support of users
- Managed trusted, secure remote access to the clinic from the research centre and out-of-hospital with MPLS-VPN technology
- Organized equipment and services for surgical teleconferencing and advanced neuromodulation courses
- Published papers as an author in research journals and presented at conferences
2004 - 2005 Lecturer
- Teaching Pascal, C++, Numerical methods for engineers and introduction to AI
2000 - 2004 **Post-doctorate Research Associate – Speech Technology Group
- Work-package leader, initiator, and central figure of OLP (Ortho-Logo-Paedia),
European Community, Quality of Life, FP5 funded research project - Principal Investigator of STARDUST (Speech Recognition for People with Severe Dysarthria), UK NHS-NEAT funded research project
- Published papers as an author in research journals and presented at conferences
- Lab supervisor for undergraduate students in Lisp, Prolog and C++ courses
1999 - 2000 Lecturer
- Teaching databases, C++ and Microsoft Office to undergraduate student
1995 - 1996 IT analyst and instructor in computer labs
- Preparing technical reports and evaluation for management with data analysis in Excel
- Teaching Microsoft Office in computer labs
Social and Communication Skills and Competences
Over the past twenty years and more, I have had the opportunity to develop and cultivate the following skills & competences with reference to European Commission ESCO Framework:
- Methodical leadership and delegation of responsibilities gained as an IT Work Package Manager in EC FP5 and as a Health Informatics Manager at Dept. of Neurosurgery, Univ. of Athens
- Communicating, collaborating, liaising, and negotiating effectively with speech therapists, medical staff, development teams, board members, team members, project managers, third party providers and vendors, IT support, students and lecturers
- Fostering creative and innovative thinking as a collaborative team member within start-up ventures, designing data models and organizing data structures to represent information.
- Safeguarding privacy and personal data, adhering to regulations and maintaining a commitment to ethical practices with integrity in the realm of healthcare and medical information.
- Demonstrate analytic thinking, proactive problem solving, resourcefulness and perseverance in the role of senior software engineer / architect at major USA marathon events
- Best practices and legal requirements for IT security compliances, ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA, HIPAA and GDPR) in several positions
Organisational / managerial skills
The following skills showcase a strategic mind-set, adept at making trade-off decisions considering desirability, viability, and technical feasibility, all while consistently delivering high-level execution performance.
- Managing facilities and IT infrastructure, developing objectives and strategies, organising work activities, allocating and controlling resources, and leading, motivating, recruiting and supervising people as a Health Informatics Manager at Evangelismos General Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in Greece.
- Planning, estimating and executing development work; establishing, deploying and securely operating back-end systems and services across their full software life cycle in my role as a senior software engineer / architect at major USA marathon events
- Providing regular updates and progress reports, facilitating collaboration among research institutions and industry partners, developing a comprehensive project plan, outlining research objectives, timelines, and milestones as an IT WP leader in EC FP7 program.
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Dr. Athanassios I. Hatzis is a seasoned IT professional, showcasing a blend of technical expertise, proficiency in software engineering, and strong leadership. His project management skills, particularly highlighted as an IT Work Package Manager in EC FP7, are complemented by a rich background in research and academia. With over two decades of experience in the IT sector, Athanassios has demonstrated a strategic mindset, adept at making trade-off decisions considering desirability, viability, and technical feasibility.
Serving as the software architect at major USA marathon events, Athanassios has showcased his ability to manage and execute agile development work effectively. He has been instrumental in establishing, deploying, and securely operating back-end systems and services across their full software life cycle. His strategic planning and resource allocation have been key in ensuring the smooth operation of these events, demonstrating proactive problem-solving in both technical and managerial aspects.
During his tenure as Health Informatics Manager at Evangelismos General Hospital, Athanassios effectively managed facilities and IT infrastructure implementing electronic medical records and cutting-edge clinical information systems. He developed strategies and organised work activities, demonstrating his strong organizational and managerial skills. His commitment to network and database security policy ensured the protection of sensitive medical information.
A pioneer in innovative technologies for the semantic web within startup ventures, Athanassios’s dedication to fostering creative and collaborative thinking is evident. His role as a researcher and lecturer is manifested by numerous published papers and presentations at conferences, contributing significantly to the academic discourse in health informatics and speech technology.
Beyond technical expertise, Athanassios’s social and communication skills are well-developed, with experience in methodical leadership, delegation of responsibilities, and effectively liaising with diverse stakeholders, including speech therapists, medical staff, project managers, development teams, IT support staff, startup members and software vendors. Notably, his communication skills have been enriched by his interactions with students and lecturers in various higher education institutions.
His thoughtful decision-making and rigorous adherence to best practices, coupled with his ability to adapt to changing circumstances, consistently result in exceptional execution performance in dynamic and challenging environments.
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