Maria Michailidou
About Maria Michailidou
Maria Michailidou is a Product Owner at Legal & General, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in engineering and business management, with experience in project management tools like Jira and Confluence, and expertise in Dynamics 365 and Azure Platform.
Work at Legal & General
Maria Michailidou has been serving as a Product Owner at Legal & General since 2020. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in project management tools such as Jira and Confluence to facilitate collaboration and streamline project workflows. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Config Developer for nine months in 2020 and as a Configuration Analyst for two years from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at Legal & General has allowed her to develop a robust understanding of the company's operations and contribute to various projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Maria Michailidou holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering Business Management from the University of Sussex, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Engineering from the same university, studying from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she completed her high school education at the American College of Greece, achieving distinction for meritorious performance. Her educational background equips her with strong analytical and technical skills, particularly in the financial services sector, where she has expertise in Dynamics 365.
Background
Maria Michailidou began her career with an internship as a Junior Business Analyst at INTRASOFT International in 2016, where she gained initial experience in business analysis. Following this, she joined Legal & General as a Configuration Analyst in 2018. Her progression within the company reflects her growing expertise in project management and configuration development. Throughout her career, she has developed strong skills in report writing and communication, which enhance teamwork and project outcomes.
Technical Skills
Maria Michailidou possesses strong technical skills in utilizing the Azure Platform for developing business solutions. Her proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and Confluence supports her role as a Product Owner. Additionally, she has a solid understanding of Dynamics 365, particularly in its application within the financial services industry. These skills enable her to effectively manage projects and contribute to the success of her team at Legal & General.