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Nikolaos Kostopoulos
Senior Manager- Innovation Engineering
Athens
Summary
Results-driven professional in the Innovation Engineering with a track record of success in accelerating development ecosystems, launching POCs related to emerging technologies, and delivering large-scale intergovernmental projects with numerous stakeholders.
In my current role, I am spearheading a high-performing delivery team focused on state-of-the-art emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Synthetic Data, AI, Data Visualization, Generative AI & LLMs, and more.
Specialized expertise spans Emerging Technologies & Innovation, DevRel, CrowdSourcing, DeFi, CBDCs, and NFTs. Actively engaged in shaping the governance of open-source technologies and implementing standardization practices.
Currently leading the design of a framework for tokenizing the governance of open-source software. Dedicated to fostering innovation through active participation in hackathons and datathons. A trusted advisor in early-stage startups within the blockchain and AI sectors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Innovation Engineering - Manager
NETCOMPANY -INTRASOFT
1 2020 - Current
- Established and led the SupTech & Emerging Tech team of 5 engineers and numerous contractors/ innovation stakeholder to form the innovation engineering arm of the organization
- Co-led the Generative AI Go-to-market strategy in inception phase
- Serve key clients, including the European Commission, the European Central Bank, the Bank for International Settlements, DG FISMA, and others
- Lead presales activities for the team, achieving a remarkable win ratio
- Proactively created new opportunities, expanding the organization's reach and contributing to business growth
- Oversee the delivery of a multimillion SupTech & Emerging Technologies framework contract with the European Central Bank
- Delivered projects in a wide range of technologies, including Data APIs, Data Visualization Tools, Synthetic Data, Blockchain Analytics, Generative AI & LLMs.
Advisor/ Consultant
DataSourceAI
05.2023
- Actively involved in formulating the value proposition that defines our unique approach to facilitating Data Science competitions
- Successfully closed contracts with prominent clients such as KTM AG and Insead University
- Provide AI & Datathon crowdsourcing to advisory to structure tailored to the specific needs of our clients
- This involves leveraging my expertise to optimize the structure and objectives, ensuring they align seamlessly with our clients' business goals.
Market Adoption/ Dev Relations/ Ecosystem
Harmony Protocol
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Executed the transfer via a permissioned-validator-based system to the first scalable decentralized Proof-of-Stake (PoS) shared blockchain platform by onboarding professional and indie validators
- Developed comprehensive pitch decks and documentation for investors and contributors, showcasing the value proposition and potential of the projects
- Maintained relationships with cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and development integrations, ensuring seamless native support
- Hosted various hackathons, attracting numerous developers and fostering innovation within the community.
EU Development Manager
Quadrant
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Drove project's crypto component across community of over 10K token holders
- Implemented world's first mobile mapping app, Geolancer, which rewards users with cryptocurrency by validating Points of Interests
- Oversaw curation of industry white papers & documentation for a $15.5m initial coin offering via an Initial Coin Offering
- Conducted diligent research into governmental authorities, EU institutions, universities & various data-based organizations
- Delivered advisory services for GDPR compliance
- Created go-to-market strategy for the European region.
Project Manager & App Development Consultant
Apprecot Software
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed entire product lifecycle development for the ERP software delivered to Vodafone Greece
- Led delivery for GoWin app - an innovative geo-location reward system for consumers.
Founder & EU Projects Manager
Youth Business Network
10.2012 - 07.2017
- Pioneered the creation of Greek's first youth entrepreneurial organization by spearheading 20+ youth initiatives nationwide under Erasmus+ program with €500,000 budget
- Conducted campaigns and conferences for 10K+ participants.
Education
MSc Software Development -
University of Sheffield
09.2020 - 05.2022
Master in Distributed Ledger Technology - undefined
University of Malta
09.2020 - 04.2022
Master in European Studies - undefined
Centre international de formation européenne
10.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations - undefined
Democritus University of Thrace
10.2014 - 05.2014
Skills
Ability to Multitask
undefinedCoding Languages
- Python, Intermediate
- Solidity, Intermediate
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/19/1992
- Nationality: Greek
Publications
- Energy Efficiency of Blockchain Technologies, 01/2022, https://orbilu.uni.lu/handle/10993/49463
- Central Bank Digital Currencies and a Euro for the Future, 08/2021, https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3891861
Software
Solidity
Timeline
Advisor/ Consultant
DataSourceAI
05.2023
MSc Software Development -
University of Sheffield
09.2020 - 05.2022
Master in Distributed Ledger Technology - undefined
University of Malta
09.2020 - 04.2022
Market Adoption/ Dev Relations/ Ecosystem
Harmony Protocol
04.2019 - 10.2020
EU Development Manager
Quadrant
04.2018 - 04.2019
Project Manager & App Development Consultant
Apprecot Software
10.2016 - 04.2018
Master in European Studies - undefined
Centre international de formation européenne
10.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations - undefined
Democritus University of Thrace
10.2014 - 05.2014
Founder & EU Projects Manager
Youth Business Network
10.2012 - 07.2017
Senior Innovation Engineering - Manager
NETCOMPANY -INTRASOFT
1 2020 - Current
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