Leonidas Dereklis
About Leonidas Dereklis
Leonidas Dereklis is a Tier 4 Senior Escalations Engineer at Poly, specializing in security and network challenges in IP environments. He holds a Master's degree in Network Security from DePaul University and has extensive experience in debugging and product defect isolation.
Work at Poly
Leonidas Dereklis has been employed at Poly as a Tier 4 Senior Escalations Engineer since 2015. In this role, he specializes in addressing security and network challenges within LAN and WAN based IP environments. He provides support for the integration of the Poly RealPresence Platform with enterprise-level deployments that involve various technologies. His expertise includes debugging issues using source code and isolating product defects down to the code level.
Education and Expertise
Leonidas Dereklis holds a Master's degree in Network Security from DePaul University, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in International Business and an MBA in Management from the American College of Thessaloniki, with studies spanning from 2002 to 2011. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Studies in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, studying from 2000 to 2012.
Background
Before joining Poly, Leonidas Dereklis worked as an Information Services Specialist at DePaul University Information Services from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Network Specialist at Schneider Electric US for six months in 2014 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Web Developer at the Network Operation Center of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki from 2002 to 2008.
Professional Experience
Leonidas Dereklis has accumulated diverse professional experience in the field of network and information services. His roles have included significant responsibilities in troubleshooting and support, particularly in complex network environments. His background includes both academic and practical applications of technology in various sectors, enhancing his capabilities in addressing technical challenges.