Athanasios Michalakopoulos
About Athanasios Michalakopoulos
Athanasios Michalakopoulos is a Manager of IT Services at SOPHiA GENETICS, where he leads a global team and manages IT operations across multiple international sites. He has a background in mechanical engineering and power engineering, holding a Ph.D. and a Master's degree from the National Technical University of Athens.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Athanasios Michalakopoulos currently serves as Manager - IT Services at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he manages IT operations across multiple international sites, including the US, France, and Switzerland. He leads a global team of eight IT professionals, overseeing internal IT support and ensuring compliance with IT General Controls (ITGC) as per the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). His responsibilities also include acting as the IT budget owner, focusing on cost optimization strategies.
Previous Experience at SOPHiA GENETICS
Prior to his current role, Michalakopoulos held several positions at SOPHiA GENETICS. He worked as an Associate Manager - IT Services from 2022 to 2023 and as a Senior IT Support Engineer - CRM Administrator from 2021 to 2022. His career at SOPHiA GENETICS began as an IT Support Engineer in 2021. Throughout his tenure, he specialized in end-point management and Mobile Device Management (MDM) implementation, contributing to the organization's technology operations.
Professional Background
Athanasios Michalakopoulos has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. He worked at Aegean Airlines as a Product Development Senior Business Systems Analyst from 2020 to 2021 and as a CRM Business Administrator from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he served as an EASA pt.66 Instructor & Examiner at ΣΧΟΛΕΣ ΩΜΕΓΑ in 2014 and held positions in the Hellenic Army Academy. His experience also includes a brief role at Dropbox as an Operations Agent.
Education and Academic Involvement
Michalakopoulos studied at the National Technical University of Athens, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2011 to 2016. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Power Engineering, obtained from 2009 to 2010, and an Engineer’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, completed from 2003 to 2009. In addition to his studies, he has been involved as a researcher at NTUA since 2011, contributing to academic projects and advancements in engineering.
Technical Specializations
Athanasios Michalakopoulos specializes in various technical areas within IT services. He is recognized for overseeing technology operations processes and is known as a process guru. His expertise includes managing the edge network within the organization, configuring Identity Provider (IdP) and Identity and Access Management (IAM), and handling audio-visual productions, including live streaming and equipment installations.