Meet The Team

Meet the experts behind Big Blue Data Academy's programs

Dimitris Mousadakos, PhD

Dimitris Mousadakos, PhD

Founder & Managing Director
Zurich

Dimitris Mousadakos is an experienced Data Scientist. Over the past five years, he has led over 100 Data Science PoCs and consulting projects across Switzerland and Greece, while also training and mentoring more than 400 Data Scientists, many of whom have gone on to work for prominent firms such as UBS, SWISS International Airlines, MarineTraffic, and Generali. Dimitris holds a PhD in Physics from EPFL, Switzerland.

Sophia Verouti, PhD

Sophia Verouti, PhD

Co-Founder
Bern

Highly skilled and accustomed to the academic environment, Sophia is responsible for the efficiency of all the programs. She believes in the power of knowledge but knows that emotional intelligence and soft skills matter too. She wants to see more women in tech.

Filia Filippou

Filia Filippou

Business Developer
Athens

Filia is a Business Developer with a 10-year experience in various positions and multicultural environments, in France and in Cyprus. She studied and lived in France for 10 years and she holds a Masters degree in Cross-cultural management. What she likes the most is being in contact with people and understanding their needs in order to propose the most suitable services. Continuous learning and evolution are two of her cornerstones personally as well as professionally.

Spyros Poulos

Spyros Poulos

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Spyros is Head of Analytics in a leading Cybersecurity Performance Center. He uses Data Science tools like Machine Learning and Analytics to solve business problems and optimize processes. He endorses the idea of data-driven models for organizations and has worked on various projects towards digital transformation.

Gerry Liaropoulos

Gerry Liaropoulos

Advisor & Instructor
Athens - Zurich

Experienced Data Scientist in the fascinating sector of Life Sciences and Healthcare, Gerry is using a variety of Machine Learning methods to help the industry make more informed decisions with the end goal of effecting a positive change in patients’ lives. He works as a Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics.

Michalis Konstantoulakis

Michalis Konstantoulakis

Career Development Instructor
Athens

Michalis is the Director of BI and Insights at a leading Online Delivery Service company. He has more than 10 years of accumulated knowledge working as an analytics professional & mentor in 9 different roles, across 7 industries. He has a genuine interest in analytical trainings and data career coaching

John Michailidis

John Michailidis

Data Engineering Instructor
Athens

John is an experienced Data Engineer with 10 years of experience in multiple fields. As a Data Engineer his main concern is the orchestration of robust architectures for the purpose of sustaining strong data disposition foundations through the use of best practises.

Louiza Moti

Louiza Moti

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Louiza is a Senior Data Analyst and a data science professional having worked as a contributor and team lead for the past 7 years. She has focused on delivering actionable insights for business stakeholders for projects ranging from financial planning, user targeting, and campaign optimisation among others. She is passionate about sharing knowledge through mentorship and training.

Michalis Katsoulis

Michalis Katsoulis

Data Engineering Instructor
Thessaloniki

Michalis is an experienced software engineer who has worked on multiple projects in the industry. He is using various programming languages like Python, golang and JavaScript. He specializes in building applications in the form of microservices using containers with orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Dimosthenis Schizas

Dimosthenis Schizas

Data Engineering Instructor
Athens

With a decade of experience as a Data Engineer, Dimosthenis has honed his skills in designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, and real-time data delivery. His MS in Mechanical Engineering, as well as additional training in Data Engineering and Data Science, have provided him with a solid foundation to excel in this field. His experience in both the IT and Energy sectors has allowed him to adapt to various industries and deliver valuable insights to teams in Analytics, Marketing and more.

Christos Georgoulis

Christos Georgoulis

Data Engineering Instructor
Athens

Experienced and Senior Data Engineer with a background in Manufacturing and e-commerce. Holding a MEng degree, Christos brings a strong foundation in data science and engineering. Skilled in designing, developing, and maintaining Data Management and BI projects, ranging from small-scale to large-scale initiatives handling multiple dozens of terabytes. 

Stamatis Karlos, PhD

Stamatis Karlos, PhD

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Stamatis has a strong research record in ML with more than 40 publications. Background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, while currently being actively involved in weakly-supervised learning projects designing ensemble learners for providing impactful solutions to real-world tasks both for his industrial role and post-doc research. He works in a global leading IT Services company.

Dimitri Gallos

Dimitri Gallos

Data Science Instructor
Athens

With a Master's from McGill University, Dimitri focuses on computer vision and his experience lies in translating business requirements into production-ready deep learning systems. He is a Machine Learning Engineer Team Lead at a Medical Equipment Manufacturing.

Nick Fournogerakis

Nick Fournogerakis

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Working as a Senior Commercial Data Analyst in a huge casino provider, Nick combines his hobbies with his constant passion for data science. Machine Learning and Analytics techniques are his tools in his everyday effort to analyze behavioural patterns and generate data-driven insights, which are cornerstones of business decision-making.

Dimitris Iakovakis, PhD

Dimitris Iakovakis, PhD

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Dimitris is an Engineer/Data Scientist who loves to dive deep into cross-functional domains ranging from Business Analytics to financial services to large-scale Predictive Maintenance for Reliability within Amazon. Dimitris' aspiration is to innovate in HealthTech towards innovative patient-centric solutions. He does so as a co-founder in an AI for Digital Medicine company, to advanced quality and efficiency of care for people with neuro and chronic conditions.

Despoina Ioannidou, PhD

Despoina Ioannidou, PhD

Data Science Instructor
Paris

Despoina Ioannidou holds a MSc and PhD in Applied Mathematics. She has worked for several years in the domain of machine learning and computer vision. She is currently leading the AI team in a medical applications start-up.

George Stathopoulos

George Stathopoulos

Data Science Instructor
Athens

George is a Data Scientist working as Analytics and Smart Operations Supervisor for a multinational company in the Insurance Sector. He uses Data Analytics and Machine Learning techniques to help his organization make Business decisions and accelerate Process Automation.

Thanos Petsakos

Thanos Petsakos

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Thanos is a Senior Data Scientist currently working as a Data Specialist for AI models in a global translation company. His primary focus is the creation of Machine Learning models and predictive tools which aim to maximize business value and enhance strategic decision-making.

Manos Antoniou

Manos Antoniou

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Manos is a Senior Data Scientist. He designs/develops/prototypes data science & analytics applications, builds complex machine learning models, automates and optimizes business decisions and provides data-driven insights to business executives and stakeholders.

Dimitris Eleftheriou

Dimitris Eleftheriou

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Dimitris is an experienced data scientist and AI engineer who is committed to staying at the forefront of AI advancements. With a strong mathematical background and an undeniable passion for data science, he has been developing innovative solutions with impactful results both in industry roles and through personal projects. He is especially skilled in machine learning, statistical modelling and neural networks.

Yannis Kokkas

Yannis Kokkas

Data Science Instructor
Athens

Yannis is an experienced Data Scientist & Engineer with multi-disciplinary exposure to Data Visualization, Data Management, and Data Analysis techniques. He is passionate about identifying business efficiencies and problem areas, by discovering patterns from raw data using Data Analysis and Machine Learning methods. His experience in the IT, retail, and marketing sectors makes him a professional who can adapt to numerous industries and generate data-driven findings that impact decision-making.

Minos Batakis

Minos Batakis

Teaching Assistant
Athens

Minos is a graduate in Physics who has completed Big Blue's Data Science Bootcamp. He is an adaptive and evolving Data Scientist and Analyst, ambitious to fulfill his excitement and curiosity about Data Science, especially about the applications of Machine Learning  in the scientific and business field.

Maro Kaisaridi

Maro Kaisaridi

Teaching Assistant
Athens

Maro is an aspiring Data Scientist who studied at Big Blue Bootcamp and she is an undergraduate in Applied Physics. She has worked on projects using machine learning methods in different areas, including the digital transformation of the energy sector.

Akis Gazepidis

Akis Gazepidis

Teaching Assistant
Athens

Akis is a Data Scientist who completed Big Blue's Data Science Bootcamp and holds a degree in Statistics. He combines information extraction techniques in documents with machine learning models to accelerate internal company processes and lead to data-driven decisions.

Mariam Kandilari

Mariam Kandilari

Teaching Assistant
Athens

Mariam is a Data Scientist, having completed Big Blue's Bootcamp, while she holds a degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Economics. Her passion is turning data into knowledge for better decision-making. She works as a Data Scientist and Analyst in an Internet marketing services provider.

Tzortziana Gianni

Tzortziana Gianni

Administrative Officer
Athens

Tzortziana holds a BA in Economics and has worked in various management positions and customer service for the last few years in Greece and London. She has experience in creating digital courses and digital marketing. She believes that the digital age is the best opportunity to acquire the right skills and evolve personally and professionally.

Katerina Harissi

Katerina Harissi

Administrative Assistant
Athens

Katerina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Policy. Throughout her career, she has excelled in roles as an Administrative and Executive Assistant, where she has amassed significant experience, establishing herself as an indispensable asset in workplace organization and support. Furthermore, her passion for personal growth and psychological adaptability has driven her to earn a certification in Life Coaching. In this capacity, she aims to provide guidance and motivation to individuals on their journey towards self-improvement and fulfillment.

Ioanna Kosta

Ioanna Kosta

Social Media Assistant
Athens

Ioanna holds a computer engineering and informatics degree, but digital marketing and content creation won her interest. She has experience in working in fast-paced environments. She is ambitious and believes that everyone can grow their potential if they want to.

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