Steven Vlahakis

Steven Vlahakis has extensive work experience in the information technology field. Steven is currently serving as the Head of Information Technology at Bayport Financial Services since November 2021. Prior to this, they held various roles at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, including Head of Service Assurance & Engineering from September 2019 to November 2021, and Head of Engineering & IT from July 2016 to September 2019. Steven also worked at Pan African Building Society as a Network & Systems Manager from August 2012 to July 2016. Additionally, they have experience as a Data Networks O&M Manager at Zamtel from September 2011 to August 2012, and as an IT Consultant at USAID/Zambia Institution Reform Program (ZIRP) in August 2011. Prior to that, they worked at Barclays Bank, where their roles included ITS Infrastructure Manager from February 2008 to December 2010, Acting IT Support Manager from May 2007 to February 2008, and Infrastructure Support Analyst from September 2005 to May 2007. Steven Vlahakis also has work experience as a Software Development Engineer at Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) in July 2005, and as a Junior Consultant at Indra from February 2004 to June 2005. Steven'scareer began at Business Computers Zambia Ltd, where they served as a Client Relations Executive from August 2002 to January 2004.

Steven Vlahakis has a strong educational background in the field of Information Technology. Steven earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Information Technology from the University of Liverpool in the years 2014-2016. Prior to that, Steven obtained a Bachelor of Science (Bsc) degree in Computer Science from ZIBCT College between 1999 and 2003.

In addition to their degrees, Steven has also acquired several certifications to further enhance their expertise. In 2003, they earned the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification from Cisco. Later, in 2009, they obtained the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. Furthermore, Steven also holds an ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, which they obtained from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in May 2011.