Christos Stergiou
About Christos Stergiou
Christos Stergiou is a Team Manager Operations in Information and Communications Technology at the European Patent Office, where he has worked for 24 years. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool and has extensive experience in managing operations within the ICT sector.
Work at European Patent Office
Christos Stergiou has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2000, accumulating over 24 years of experience in the Information and Communications Technology sector. He currently holds the position of Team Manager Operations, where he oversees various operational aspects within the organization. His previous roles at the EPO include Project Manager for the Application Manager - AMDG1 - Single Legal Source (SLS) from 2009 to 2012 and Project Manager for APL - KMS from 2013 to 2016. Stergiou's extensive tenure at the EPO highlights his commitment to the organization and his expertise in managing complex ICT operations.
Education and Expertise
Christos Stergiou completed his Ph.D. at the University of Liverpool from 2001 to 2005, focusing on a policy-based framework for modeling agent interaction protocols in electronic auctions. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) and ACGI in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College London, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His foundational education includes the European Baccalaureate from the European School of Brussels I, where he studied subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Economics, French, and Philosophy from 1989 to 1994. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in ICT operations and project management.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Christos Stergiou worked as a Research Assistant at Imperial College London from 1998 to 2000. His role there provided him with valuable experience in research and development within the field of Information Systems. Stergiou's academic and professional journey reflects a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of technology and project management, contributing to his effectiveness in his current role at the EPO.
Achievements
Throughout his career at the European Patent Office, Christos Stergiou has been instrumental in managing significant projects, including the Application Manager - AMDG1 - Single Legal Source (SLS), which he has overseen since its inception. His leadership in various projects has contributed to the advancement of operations within the ICT sector at the EPO. With over two decades of experience, Stergiou's contributions have been pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the office's technological initiatives.