Ioannis Paterakis

Ioannis Paterakis is an experienced IT professional and engineer with a diverse background in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, and mechanical engineering. Currently serving as a Systems Administrator at the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) and a Cloud Systems Administrator at the University of Crete, Ioannis specializes in both open-source and commercial cloud environments, as well as high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructures. Additionally, Ioannis has a substantial self-employed history in mechanical and software engineering, offering expertise in safety engineering, facilities supervision, and software development in C/C++. Educational qualifications include an Engineer's degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master in Information Systems from Hellenic Open University, focusing on smart energy monitoring systems. Previous roles include senior positions in IT systems and mechanical engineering at various organizations.