Christos Kotsidimos

Christos Kotsidimos has extensive work experience in various roles related to cloud architecture and IT management. Christos is currently employed at Cloudreach as the Chief Architect and Practice Lead (Architecture), having started in November 2021 and April 2021, respectively. Prior to their current roles, Christos held positions at Cloudreach as Principal Cloud Architect Lead and Senior Cloud Architect Lead from November 2020 and January 2019, respectively. Christos initially joined Cloudreach as a Cloud Architect in April 2018.

Before working at Cloudreach, Christos was employed at InternetQ PLC. as an IT Manager from July 2015 to April 2018. Prior to that, they served as a Database Administrator - Business Analyst from October 2011 to July 2015. Christos'searlier work experience includes a role as a Business Analyst at PN Gerolymatos, Alapis SA from March 2008 to October 2011 and a position as a Software Supervisor at AC&C International from March 2004 to February 2008.

Christos Kotsidimos has a diverse education history in the field of Information Technology and Management. In 1997, they obtained an IIEK Diploma in Multimedia Development from IIEK XINI. Christos then pursued a BSc in Business Systems and Information Technology at Northumbria University from 1999 to 2002. Continuing their education, they obtained an MSc in Information Technology Management from City University of Seattle from 2007 to 2009.

In addition to their formal education, Christos Kotsidimos has acquired several certifications from Microsoft. In 2010, they obtained the "70-432 Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation, and Maintenance" certification. Later, they achieved the following certifications: "MCSA: Cloud Platform - Certified 2018" and "MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure - Certified 2018." Christos also obtained certifications in specific Azure domains, including "Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate," "Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert," "AZ-100 Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment," and "Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate." Moreover, they earned certifications related to designing and implementing cloud data platform solutions and architecting Microsoft Azure solutions. Most recently, in 2022, they became a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Overall, Christos Kotsidimos has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and expertise development in the field of Information Technology, especially when it comes to cloud platforms and Microsoft Azure.