Sotiris Michalakos

Sotiris Michalakos is a seasoned CTO with a passion for the challenges of tech environments, excelling in building and managing high-performing engineering teams.

With a background in agile practices, Sotiris fosters a culture of ownership and urgency within teams, driving them to achieve exceptional results.

His expertise spans full-stack software engineering, where he thrives on working with web technologies, system architecture, and resolving complex issues.

Sotiris is particularly keen on microservice-based scalable systems and blockchain technologies, exploring the realms of secure cryptocurrencies and decentralized platforms like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Currently based in London, Sotiris serves as the Technical Lead and Head of New Products at PeoplePerHour while also holding the CTO position at PeoplePerHour Enterprise Solutions.

His academic journey includes a Master's in Information Technology from Athens Information Technology, a Master's in Networking and Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Bachelor's in Logistics Management from Athens University of Economics and Business.

Throughout his career, Sotiris has held key positions at various organizations such as TalentDesk.io, Nabbesh.com, Freelancer, PeoplePerHour.com, Evneo S.A, Hellenic Navy, Athens Information Technology, and Lion Hellas.

His diverse professional experience showcases a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep interest in innovative technologies, making him a valuable asset in the tech industry.