Andreas Vourkos
About Andreas Vourkos
Andreas Vourkos serves as the GM of Strategic Partnerships at Prodege, LLC and is the Co-Founder and COO of Pollfish. He has a background in Computer Engineering and Advanced Computer Science, with experience in mobile software engineering and a focus on app monetization strategies.
Work at Prodege
Andreas Vourkos serves as the GM of Strategic Partnerships at Prodege, LLC, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on building and managing strategic relationships that enhance the company's offerings. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize partnership opportunities and drive growth within the organization.
Experience at Pollfish
Andreas co-founded Pollfish in 2013 and has been serving as the COO for 11 years. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and ensuring the company effectively meets its objectives in the market research industry. His leadership has contributed to Pollfish's growth and innovation in mobile survey solutions.
Previous Roles in Mobile Development
Andreas has a background in mobile software engineering, having worked at Xogee Limited as a Mobile Software Engineer for three months in 2011. He also held the position of Senior Mobile Application Engineer at Wajee Mobile from 2012 to 2013, where he contributed to the development of mobile applications. These roles provided him with foundational experience in mobile technology.
Educational Background
Andreas Vourkos studied at the University of Patras, where he earned a Diploma of Engineering in Computer Engineering & Informatics from 2004 to 2009. He furthered his education at The University of Manchester, obtaining an MSc in Advanced Computer Science & IT Management from 2009 to 2010. His academic background supports his expertise in technology and management.
Public Speaking and Community Involvement
Andreas is an active public speaker at international conferences, including Droidcon and AppBuilders, where he discusses topics related to Android development and mobile app monetization. He also organizes events for GDG Android Athens, contributing to the local developer community and fostering knowledge sharing among developers.