Football tactics, team management, and match analysis

Dynamic In-Play Trader with expertise at OpenBet and Novibet, enhancing pricing accuracy and driving customer engagement through real-time odds adjustments. Proven ability in risk management and high-pressure decision-making. Skilled in Python and sports analytics, with a deep understanding of major competitions.
Deep knowledge of the betting industry, including expertise in algorithms used to calculate and adjust odds such as ELO, Maher and xGoals. Familiar with advanced betting strategies, including arbitrage, and skilled at analyzing market patterns and player behavior to optimize outcomes.
Passionate about sports, with experience as an amateur football player at local level (Athens: G.S. Patissia; Lemnos: AEL, Argonautes), a high school team member ranked 5th in the Greek National Championship (2008), and a national-level boxer (Greek Championship Category C, 2015, Minos, Heraklion, Crete). Active volunteer with WWF, focusing on animal welfare and sea turtle conservation. Enthusiastic about teamwork, strategy, performance optimization, and continuous learning in both sports and analytical fields.
In-Play Betting Trader – OpenBet
Sports: Football, Basketball, Tennis | Bet Builder Expertise
As an In-Play Betting Trader at OpenBet, I managed live betting markets across football, basketball, and tennis, combining analytical expertise with fast decision-making to optimize performance and profitability.
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Live Trader – Novibet
Sports: Football, Basketball, Tennis, e-Sports | B2C High-Volume Environment
As a Live Trader at Novibet, I operated in a high-pressure B2C environment, managing live betting markets with significant turnover across multiple sports and competitions. My role demanded rapid decision-making, precise risk management, and strong attention to detail to maintain profitability while ensuring seamless customer experience.
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Impact Highlights:
Sports Trading: In-Play Trading (Football, Basketball, Tennis, e-Sports), Bet Builder expertise, Odds Pricing, Risk Management, Settlement & Payouts
Programming & Data Analysis: Python (data analysis, automation, applied mathematics, sports analytics), SQL for large datasets, Sports Databases
Data Visualization & Reporting: Excel for Sports Analytics, Tableau, Power BI
Predictive Analysis & Statistics: Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis for decision-making
Sports Knowledge: Deep understanding of major competitions (Premier League, UEFA tournaments, NBA, ATP/WTA tennis, e-Sports)
Professional Skills: High-pressure decision-making, risk assessment, compliance with trading regulations, teamwork & collaboration with trading/product teams
Teaching & Mentoring: Teaching Assistant for Python I (guiding students in coding, debugging, and applied programming concepts)
Languages: Greek (Native), English (Upper/Intermediate – B2)
Football tactics, team management, and match analysis
Amateur and recreational sports, including local leagues and friendly competitions
Fitness, endurance training, and functional workouts
Combat sports, including boxing and martial arts
Coaching and mentoring youth in sports
Attending football matches, tournaments, and sporting events
Studying trends in sports technology and analytics
Volunteering and community work
Coding and technology
Music and performing arts