Anastasios Hamelos, MBA, Cspo, Ahc
About Anastasios Hamelos, MBA, Cspo, Ahc
Anastasios Hamelos is the Product Management Director and Digital Team Lead at MassMutual in New York, United States.
Title and Current Role
Anastasios Hamelos serves as the Product Management Director and Digital Team Lead at MassMutual in New York, United States. Since joining the company in February 2019, he has been instrumental in steering the digital experience team through numerous projects. His responsibilities encompass making decisive product roadmap decisions based on stakeholder feedback, senior leadership input, and Voice of Customer (VOC) channels.
Work History
Anastasios has held several significant roles throughout his career. Prior to his current position at MassMutual, he was the Director of Project & Product Management at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. from 2017 to 2019 in New York. Before that, he served as Business Lead-Project Manager at Dentsu Isobar from 2014 to 2017, and briefly as a Product Lead/Project Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in 2014. His early career includes a two-year tenure as a Mortgage Analyst/Account Executive at Bank of America from 2006 to 2008 in Astoria, NY.
Education and Professional Certifications
Anastasios holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications. He earned an MBA from Binghamton University and a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management from Stony Brook University. He further expanded his education with a Management Essentials Certificate from Harvard Business School Online and a Python for Managers course from Columbia Business School. In terms of professional certifications, he achieved the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) designation from Scrum Alliance in 2021 and the Agility Health Coach (AHC) certification from Agility Health Radar in 2019.
Leadership and Team Management
At MassMutual, Anastasios leads a full stack agile development team, covering roles including product owner, scrum master, business analyst, QA manager, QA tester, technology lead, full stack developer, and user experience roles. He is responsible for mentoring and coaching team members, managing scope, prioritizing work, and guiding the career development of his team. His extensive experience in enterprise digital transformation helps him effectively manage and lead teams in the digital space.
Experience in Digital Transformation
Anastasios has a proven track record in enterprise digital transformation. His experience includes managing and leading teams to achieve successful outcomes in the digital arena. At MassMutual, he has directed all facets of the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs. His expertise in digital transformation is a cornerstone of his approach to product management and team leadership.