Ilias Panagoulias

Ilias Panagoulias is a skilled professional in data science with extensive experience in the cement manufacturing and analytics sectors. As the Manufacturing Lead Data Scientist at TITAN Cement Group since April 2019, Ilias leads a multidisciplinary team to create AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, notably developing a Real-Time Optimizer that improved productivity and reduced energy consumption. Prior roles include a Senior Consultant at PwC Greece, where Ilias specialized in predictive maintenance and customer analytics, and a Consultant at Deloitte focusing on data analytics in financial advisory services. Ilias has a rich research background from institutions such as CERN and the National Technical University of Athens, holding a Ph.D. in Experimental Elementary Particle Physics and a Mini MBA from Alba Graduate Business School. Proficient in tools such as R, Python, and Tableau, Ilias has a strong foundation in machine learning, data analysis, and statistical modeling.