Our Team
Prof. Spyros Denazis
Scientific Coordinator
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Prof. Spyros Denazis has been a faculty member since 2004 in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, Greece. Between 1996 - 2004, he worked in the telecommunications industry, for Intracom S.A and Hitachi Europe in Cambridge, UK and Sophia Antipolis, France. He currently leads an active research group, with a wide range of research activities and European research projects in the areas of 5G/6G, Experimental Testbeds (https://wiki.patras5g.eu), NFV, SDN, Smart Cities (https://sense.city & https://safeamea.gr) and Cybersecurity. He is also the Scientific Coordinator of the newly established 5G Competence Centre p-NET (https://www.p-net.gr).
Charalabos Gizas
Telecoms and 5G Radio Engineer
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Charalabos Gizas, MSc., is a Telecoms and 5G Radio Engineer at p-NET. Charalabos has a diverse background and has extensive practical experience acquired through roles in both research and product development environments. Charalabos has been involved in researching novel 5G technologies for various EU-funded projects and has held key positions at organizations such as NOKIA Bell Labs NJ, USA and St. Jude Medical Neuro division in TX, USA. Charalabos holds an MSc in Radio Frequency and Communications Engineering and a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Braford University, UK.
Roula Ioannou
Head of Education and Professional Training
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Roula Ioannou is Head of Education and Professional Training at p-NET. She has extensive administrative experience, where she previously worked at the Hellenic Management Association, as the Regional Director of the Peloponnese and Western Greece Branch. Prior to that, she worked as the Administrative Director at Intercollege Larnaca, Cyprus. She has been involved in developing educational programs of study, co-operating with businesses and organizations in offering training and educational programs to executives, implementing various EU projects and has been actively involved in accreditation processes. Roula holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Business School of the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Panos Kapos
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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With 17 years of industry experience, a BEng in Computer Technology, and an MSc in Communication Network Planning and Management, Panos Kapos brings a wealth of expertise to the role of Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. Panos' career is defined by his commitment to staying on the cutting edge of technology. He excels in designing, building, and optimizing cloud-based solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability with a proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. His passion for technology and problem-solving drives his success and is well-prepared to tackle the dynamic challenges in cloud infrastructure.
George Kotronis
Financial Director
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Dr. Konstantinos Lampropoulos
Senior Security Engineer
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Konstantinos works as a Senior Security Engineer at p-NET. He is also a Research Associate at the University of Patras leading a team focused on Identity Management, Deception tools, Network Security and Hardware Security. In the past he worked as a firmware Engineer in ATMEL Hellas, and as a Research Associate at FORTH (Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas). He has organized various scientific workshops and conferences focused on Security, and has participated as a member in the INS-ISG group of ETSI, the (cg-discovery) of the Study Group 17 (SG17-security) in ITU-T and the ER-ISAC. His research interests are identity management, privacy, network security and Critical Infrastructures Protection. He holds a PhD from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Patras.
Marios Nicolaou
Business Development Director
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Marios Nicolaou, MSc, is the Business Development Director of p-NET. Marios is also a Strategic Advisor to the 5G Techritory which is one of the largest 5G Digitalization Conferences in the world. Marios started his career at Bell Labs in the USA where he worked for 18 years in various positions. His last 7 years at Bell Labs were spent in London, UK where he was the Senior Director for Wireless Consulting. Marios also served as the 5G expert at Digital Catapult in the UK and as a member of the Board of Directors at JCC Payment Systems in Cyprus. He invented various innovations which went to market with significant commercial success including the WSO (Wireless Strategy Optimizer). Marios holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of California Irvine, and an MSc in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California.
Andreas Polychronopoulos
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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Andreas Polychronopoulos is a Software Developer with 13 years of experience in the IT field, demonstrating versatility by transitioning from software development to operations and back. In his current role as a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at p-NET, he adeptly manages Openstack cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques. His responsibilities include designing new Openstack Cloud Infrastructure requirements and an AI platform to support emerging technologies like 6G and SDN. Previously, at Citrix, he served as a Senior Software Engineer, contributing to projects such as Citrix ADCaaS and Citrix SD-WAN Edge Security. Noteworthy achievements include optimizing 4G traffic for Telco providers and receiving accolades for his support, problem-solving skills, and leadership. Andreas possesses a rich technical skill set encompassing Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices, Terraform, Python, AWS, Azure, and more. His achievements include successful delivery of development environments, recognition for team spirit elevation, and a Hackathon award for Cloud Cost optimization. With a commitment to simplicity, inclusivity, and effective communication, he stands out as a mentor and contributor to the IT community.
Nick Polyzogopoulos
Junior Front-End Web Developer
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Konstantinos Pournaras
Junior Networks Engineer
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Didoe Prevedourou
Managing Director
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Dr. Christos Tranoris
Technical Manager
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Dr. Christos Tranoris is the Technical Manager of p-NET. He is also a Researcher at the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of Patras and has significant experience in the development of programmable infrastructures, cloud and containerized computing, software engineering and operation support systems and services. He participates in various standardization and European organizations while he is also currently the technical leader of various EU funded projects in the area of 5G and 6G research.
Maria Votta
Head of Office, Co-funded Projects Management
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With over 2 decades of consulting experience, Maria Votta has led, managed, or monitored projects and programs for enterprises and organizations in both the private and public sectors, including private, public, and co-financed initiatives in Greece and the EU. She has extensive experience in strategic and business planning, organizational restructuring, development of internal policies and processes, evaluations of investments and programs evaluations, feasibility studies and project management. Maria holds a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Patras and an MSc in Technology Management from Stirling University, Scotland.