George P.

Owner and CEO

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Nicosia, Cyprus

Experience

Mar 2023 - Sep 2024
1 year 7 months
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Coursegenie.ai

  • Developed an AI-powered platform automating content generation for educators.
  • Delivered training sessions on responsible AI use in educational institutions.
Nov 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 2 months
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Code School Cyprus

  • Founded and led a coding school for young learners.
  • Developed a curriculum focused on digital literacy and foundational coding skills.
Aug 2022 - Present
3 years 5 months
Cyprus

Owner and CEO

EFACT Services Ltd

  • Leading a project to deliver 30 Azure cloud training programs to 480 employees.
Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
2 years

CEO

New Horizons Cyprus & Greece

  • Led the establishment and growth of Cyprus and Greece franchises, developing and implementing a strategic vision that transformed them into premier IT training destinations, and delivering measurable results.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 5 Account Executives, administrative, marketing and a number of contract instructors, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.
  • Drove significant sales growth and exceeded targets despite challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic by implementing effective sales strategies and fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Won a major government contract to train 4,000 civil servants in digital skills, overseeing the entire training program delivery and ensuring alignment with objectives.
  • Fostered strategic partnerships with Microsoft, CompTIA, and Cisco, enhancing market presence and training capabilities, while also securing long-term stakeholder relationships.
Jan 2013 - Present
13 years
Cyprus

Owner and CEO

AXIS Regional Academy

  • Strategically integrated universities and colleges into the Cisco Networking Academy, enhancing regional educational offerings and aligning them with industry needs, and driving growth in the e-learning sector.
  • Aligned academic curricula with industry-leading certifications, ensuring students acquired relevant skills and bridging the gap between education and employment.
  • Established partnerships with educational institutions, amplifying the academy's impact on producing certified professionals, and demonstrating a solid understanding of stakeholder management and collaboration.
Sep 2008 - Jul 2020
11 years 11 months
Cyprus

Owner and CEO

EFACT Services Ltd

  • Drove the expansion of IT/ICT training offerings, including accredited Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware courses.
  • Multiplied sales 12-fold from 2008 to 2020.
Dec 2006 - Jun 2008
1 year 7 months

Project Manager

Odyssey Cybersecurity

Dec 1999 - Dec 2005
6 years 1 month
France

Technical Support & Knowledge Management

Lexmark International

Aug 1998 - Dec 1999
1 year 5 months
Greece

Systems Analyst

Xerox Greece

Summary

A strategic and innovative leader with a 25+ year track record in Tech and 15+ year experience in the Education industry. Adept at developing and implementing AI strategies to drive business growth and transformation. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and build successful ventures. Skilled in bridging the technical and business sides of AI, with a commitment to ethical AI practices and a strong focus on delivering measurable results. Experienced in stakeholder management, communication, and strategic planning.

Skills

  • Strategic Ai Leadership: Developing And Implementing Ai Strategies To Drive Business Growth And Transformation.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Building, Mentoring, And Motivating Multidisciplinary Teams To Achieve Shared Goals.
  • Ai Implementation & Innovation: Designing, Developing, And Implementing Ai Solutions, And Identifying New Opportunities To Use Ai, Including Generative Ai.
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication: Building Strong Relationships With Internal And External Stakeholders, And Clearly Presenting Complex Ideas.
  • Project Management & Execution: Overseeing Ai Projects From Concept To Completion, Ensuring On-time, On-budget Delivery.
  • Ethical Ai Practices: Implementing And Promoting Data Privacy, Ethical Ai And Regulatory Compliance.
  • Analytical & Data Driven Decision Making: Using Data To Drive Strategic Decision Making.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong Understanding Of Ai, Generative Ai, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Automation Tools (Zapier, Make.com), And Project Management Software.

Languages

Greek
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Elementary

Education

Sep 2001 - Dec 2003

University of London, Royal Holloway

MBA International Management · International Management · Egham, United Kingdom

Sep 1995 - Jul 1998

University of Manchester

B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Engineering · Computer Engineering · Manchester, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

IAPP AI Governance Professional

AI Mindset Training Program

Multi Agent Systems With Crewai

Deeplearning.ai

Product Management Basics

Productcertified.com

Agile Fundamentals

IC Agile

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