Professional Profile
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.
Fields of Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence Appications of AI in speech recognition, voice pathology, image processing and NLP
- Event Management Full stack architecture and management of IT solutions for sports events
- Business Intelligence - Analytics
Databases-DBMS/DW, Data Modeling, Data-mining, HCI, User Interfaces - Applications of IT in Health
Health IT Management, Telemedicine - Clinical Applications of Speech Technology
Alternative/Augmentative Communication, Computer Based Speech Training Aids
Funded Projects
2005-2009, IT manager, Neurosurgical Research Center (€250,000 fund)
The Kokkalis Foundation
2001-2004, Work-package leader and Initiator, OLP (€2,670,000)
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources, 5th Framework European Program, EC
2000-2003, Principle Investigator, STARDUST (€275,000)
New & Emerging Applications of Technology (UK NHS-NEAT) Program
Higher education degrees
IT Degrees
- 1995-1999, PhD Speech Technology, Department of Computer Science, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, U.K, Research Grade (5 / 5)
- 1994-1995, MSc, Artificial Intelligence, Department of Artificial Intelligence, The University of Edinburgh, Research Grade (5* / 5)
- 1989-1993, BSc, Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Southeastern College, (GPA 3.23 / 4.0)
Music Degrees
- 2008, Degree of Byzantine Music School of Byzantine Music I.M. Glyfadas
- 1994, Diploma, Piano music school of Tzenny Protopapa
Curriculum Vitae
Recommendation Letters
- Prof. George Stranjalis, Neurosurgery Clinic, University of Athens
- Prof. Phil Green, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Sheffield
