Christos Kotsidimos

Christos Kotsidimos has a diverse range of work experience spanning different industries. Christos began their career in 2004 as a Software Supervisor at AC&C International, where they worked until 2008. In 2008, they joined PN Gerolymatos, Alapis SA as a Business Analyst and remained in that role until 2011. Christos then joined InternetQ PLC. as a Database Administrator - Business Analyst in 2011 and later transitioned to the role of IT Manager in 2015. In 2018, they joined Cloudreach as a Cloud Architect and worked their way up to the role of Chief Architect, where they currently serve. Throughout their time at Cloudreach, they have also held the positions of Practice Lead (Architecture), Principal Cloud Architect Lead, and Senior Cloud Architect Lead.

Christos Kotsidimos has a diverse education background. Christos obtained an MSc in Information Technology Management from City University of Seattle from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, they completed their BSc in Business Systems and Information Technology at Northumbria University from 1999 to 2002. Earlier in their education, Christos earned an IIEK Diploma in Multimedia Developer from IIEK XINI from 1997 to 1999.

In addition to their formal education, Christos has obtained various certifications from Microsoft. These include: AZ-100 Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment in April 2019, Exam 473: Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions in June 2018, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure - Certified 2018 in June 2018, Exam 535: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions in May 2018, MCSA: Cloud Platform - Certified 2018 in May 2018, Exam 533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions in April 2017, and 70-432 Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance (exact month not specified) in 2010.

More recently, Christos obtained the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate certification in May 2022, the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification in December 2018, the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification in April 2019, and the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certification in March 2022.