Nikos Galanis
About Nikos Galanis
Nikos Galanis is a Country Program Manager at Liberty Global, with extensive experience in telecommunications and program management. He has held various roles at Ericsson over a span of several years and has a strong educational background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Toronto.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Nikos Galanis serves as the Country Program Manager at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2018. He operates in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, where he is responsible for managing contract changes and amendments during contract execution. His role ensures alignment between various business lines and units within the organization.
Previous Experience at Ericsson
Galanis has a substantial history with Ericsson, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Program Manager from 2000 to 2008 in the Rome Area, Italy, and later as a Program Manager again in Greece in 2012 for 11 months. He advanced to the position of Program Director from 2013 to 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden. Additionally, he served as a Technology Specialist for 11 months in 2016 in Stockholm.
Education and Qualifications
Galanis studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 1981 to 1985. He holds professional qualifications in Project Management Methodology (PROPS-C), which is recognized as the original methodology of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Expertise in Telecommunications
Nikos Galanis possesses extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, particularly in managing programs for the deployment of high-profile TV and media products. His expertise encompasses various technologies, including 2G, 3G, and 4G (LTE), as well as media platforms and IT infrastructure. He has collaborated with major telecommunications companies such as Vodafone, Telefonica, Telecom Italia, NTT DoCoMo, Orange, and Telstra.
Skills in Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
Galanis demonstrates strong skills in knowledge sharing and collaboration, particularly in multicultural and multinational environments. He actively promotes best practices and advises on improvements by conducting independent research and applying information from a wide range of sources.