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About Kostas (.
Kostas is a Flying Software & Systems Engineer with extensive experience in IT and software development. He holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, and has worked in various roles across Europe.
Current Role at IBA
Kostas currently serves as a Flying Software & Systems Engineer at IBA, a position he has held since 2022. His work is based in Louvain-la-Neuve, located in the Walloon Region of Belgium. In this role, he applies his extensive background in software engineering and systems management to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Work Experience
Kostas has accumulated diverse experience in various roles prior to his current position. He worked as a Software Tester at Archetypon from 2004 to 2006. He then served as an IT Specialist at Express Publishing Greece from 2007 to 2009. Following this, he was employed at Assya Corporate Finance as an IT professional from 2009 to 2015, working across Greece and France. He continued his career at RHEA as an IT Infrastructure & Support Engineer from 2015 to 2018, before taking on the role of Product Specialist at OneSpan from 2018 to 2022 in the Brussels Area.
Education and Expertise
Kostas has a strong educational background in technology and systems management. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism from Freie Universität Berlin between 2014 and 2019. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Software Systems from Heriot-Watt University, completed in 2004. Additionally, he achieved a Postgraduate Degree in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics from Edinburgh Napier University in 2021.
Certifications and Training
Kostas has obtained several certifications throughout his career. He became a Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer in 2017 after studying Management Information Systems at PECB. He also completed Couchbase training at COUCHBASE Academy from 2020 to 2021. Other notable certifications include KERIO Certified Technical Professional in 2016 and CISCO CCNA from the American College of Greece in 2008.
Academic Background
Kostas has pursued a comprehensive academic journey. He completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics with a focus on Computer Systems at Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon from 1998 to 2003. His studies also included a year at EUROPEAN UNION/Municipality of MELISSIA, where he achieved ECDL IMAGE MAKER in 2010. His diverse educational experiences have equipped him with a robust foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of technology.