Apostolos Kritikos
About Apostolos Kritikos
Apostolos Kritikos is an Engineering Team Lead and PhD candidate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Open Source Software and Software Resilience. He has extensive experience in software engineering and has actively supported various open initiatives and communities.
Work at Toggl
Apostolos Kritikos has been serving as the Engineering Team Lead at Toggl since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads a team focused on developing software solutions. His experience in software engineering and leadership is leveraged to enhance Toggl's product offerings and improve team performance.
Education and Expertise
Apostolos Kritikos holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Open Source Software Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, completed in 2022. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Informational Systems in 2010 and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Informatics in 2008 from the same institution. His academic background supports his expertise in software resilience and open source software.
Background
Apostolos Kritikos has a diverse professional background in software engineering and consulting. He began his career as a Software Developer at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2008. He has also worked at Hellenic Petroleum, CERTH, and 3D General Aviation Applications SA. He co-founded Social Mind, a digital marketing agency, where he served as CTO until 2022.
Achievements
Apostolos Kritikos has contributed to the design of the European Union’s Open Source Strategy 2020-2023 as a consultant. He founded a software house in 2011, which evolved into a digital solutions agency that supports over 150 clients in various digital sectors. His involvement in multiple initiatives and networks highlights his commitment to open source and community engagement.
Community Involvement
Apostolos Kritikos actively supports various initiatives and networks, including the Open Coffee Club Greece, WordPress Community Greece, The Internet Archive, MyData Global, Open Data Institute, and Mozilla Open Leaders. His participation in these organizations reflects his dedication to fostering collaboration and innovation in the tech community.