Michael Kottas

Michael Kottas is a Senior Data Scientist at The Signal Group, specializing in the extraction of shipping market data through advanced Python-based tools. Previously, Michael served as a Machine Learning Engineer at Omilia, focusing on R&D in Natural Language Processing, including intent detection and neural machine translation. Michael's early career includes a role as a Graduate Research Fellow at the National Observatory of Athens, where involvement centered on atmospheric remote sensing and lidar signal processing. Michael's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Space Science Technologies and Applications from the University of Peloponnese and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon. Michael also has experience in the Hellenic Army, working as an engineer in a military occupational specialty.