Achilles Kostopoulos
About Achilles Kostopoulos
Achilles Kostopoulos is a Business Systems Analyst specializing in Networking and IP Telephony, currently employed at Advance Auto Parts. He has extensive experience in IT security and business analysis, having previously worked at notable companies such as Cisco, The Clorox Company, and GSK.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Achilles Kostopoulos has been employed at Advance Auto Parts as a Business Systems Analyst specializing in Networking and IP Telephony since 2018. His role focuses on analyzing and improving the company's networking systems and telephony infrastructure. He has contributed significantly to various projects, including the Next Generation Store Network project, which aimed to upgrade the data and telephone network for over 5,000 stores across the United States. His expertise in business analysis and networking has been instrumental in enhancing the operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Achilles Kostopoulos worked at Cisco as a Project Manager in IT Security for a six-month period in 2014-2015. His tenure at Cisco took place in Research Triangle Park, NC. In this role, he was involved in managing IT security projects, contributing to the company's efforts in safeguarding its information systems and infrastructure.
Experience at The Clorox Company
Achilles Kostopoulos served as a Senior Business Systems Analyst in IT Security at The Clorox Company from 2016 to 2018. During his two years in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area, he focused on enhancing the company's IT security measures and business systems. His work involved conducting business requirements sessions and workshops to gather and define requirements for various IT projects.
Educational Background
Achilles Kostopoulos studied at The City University of New York, where he pursued a degree in Engineering and earned an Associate of Arts (AA) from 1979 to 1982. This educational foundation provided him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his career in business systems analysis and IT security.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Achilles Kostopoulos possesses extensive experience in business analysis, particularly in areas related to LAN/WAN hardware, networking, ISP/data communication lines, and IP telephony. He specializes in defining processes among shared services teams and is responsible for transitioning sites from current telephony and data infrastructure to new systems. His ability to conduct business requirements sessions and workshops has been crucial in formulating effective requirements for retail and telecommunications services.