Christos Chatzis
Sr Technology Manager @KaizenGaming | ex-Associate Director of Engineering | ex-fCTO
Athens, Greece
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Christos Chatzis is a technology leader specializing in big data and software engineering, currently serving as the Senior Technology Manager at Kaizen Gaming. His career is built on a strong academic foundation in Physics and Control and Computing from NKUA, complemented by an eight-year tenure at NOKIA, where he focused on Software Defined Access Network (SDAN) solutions and earned notable recognition for his contributions. Prior to his current role, he held the position of Associate Director of Engineering at Orfium, and fCTO in Mind-Alliance, where he led initiatives in real-time data processing and cloud-native architectures, enhancing operational efficiency and product performance.
Christos has extensive experience leading distributed teams across the UK, Greece, and Sri Lanka, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes engineering excellence, diversity, and process optimization. His technical expertise spans real-time big data analytics, machine learning, and software engineering, ensuring the alignment of technological advancements with strategic business objectives to achieve tangible results.
In addition to his professional roles, Christos is an active contributor to the engineering community as a speaker at conferences such as OpenConf and DeveloperWeek Global, where he shares practical insights and industry knowledge. He is also a published writer for LeadDev, contributing articles on engineering management, innovation, and leadership. His dedication to driving innovation, supporting team growth, and advancing the broader technology sector underscores his impact in the field.
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DealBeyond the Deal: Tackling M&A Integration Head-On
In this presentation, the ambitious journey undertaken by Orfium in its integration with a competitor will be explored, signifying the dawn of a new epoch in our sector. Attention will be drawn to the complex process where two distinct companies were merged into a unified, cohesive organization. The challenges encountered – ranging from the merging of diverse corporate cultures and work methodologies, to the intricacies involved in combining product lines and reconciling differences between cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures – will be detailed. Additionally, the strategies employed to bridge knowledge gaps will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on how these challenges were successfully navigated and transformed into a narrative of triumph.
DealBeyond the Deal: Tackling M&A Integration Head-On
In this presentation, the ambitious journey undertaken by Orfium in its integration with a competitor will be explored, signifying the dawn of a new epoch in our sector. Attention will be drawn to the complex process where two distinct companies were merged into a unified, cohesive organization. The challenges encountered – ranging from the merging of diverse corporate cultures and work methodologies, to the intricacies involved in combining product lines and reconciling differences between cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures – will be detailed. Additionally, the strategies employed to bridge knowledge gaps will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on how these challenges were successfully navigated and transformed into a narrative of triumph. To conclude, insights and lessons gleaned from this audacious integration will be shared, providing a blueprint for similar endeavors in the future. Attendees are invited to an informative session on the dynamics of successful corporate mergers, presented in a comprehensive and enlightening manner.
DealBeyond the Deal: Tackling M&A Integration Head-On
In this presentation, the ambitious journey undertaken by Orfium in its integration with a competitor will be explored, signifying the dawn of a new epoch in our sector. Attention will be drawn to the complex process where two distinct companies were merged into a unified, cohesive organization. The challenges encountered – ranging from the merging of diverse corporate cultures and work methodologies, to the intricacies involved in combining product lines and reconciling differences between cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures – will be detailed. Additionally, the strategies employed to bridge knowledge gaps will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on how these challenges were successfully navigated and transformed into a narrative of triumph. To conclude, insights and lessons gleaned from this audacious integration will be shared, providing a blueprint for similar endeavors in the future. Attendees are invited to an informative session on the dynamics of successful corporate mergers, presented in a comprehensive and enlightening manner.
How Metaverse transforms the music industry. Opportunities && Challenges
“The Metaverse is the post-reality universe, a perpetual and persistent multiuser environment merging physical reality with digital virtuality. It is based on the convergence of technologies that enable multisensory interactions with virtual environments, digital objects, and people such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). It enables seamless embodied user communication in real-time and dynamic interactions with digital artifacts. This speech will try to uncover how the metaverse will transform the music industry, how the copyrights are going to be protected in this era, and to shed some light on the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
From Startup to Scale-up: Principles of Tech Extrapolation
In today’s rapidly evolving tech arena, the journey from a startup to a scaleup is fraught with distinct challenges and opportunities. This presentation delves into the key principles underpinning successful scaling in the SaaS domain. We'll dissect strategies for assembling robust teams, advancing tech stacks, and nurturing innovation, all while preserving the agility and spirit of a startup.
We'll highlight the criticality of evolutionary architectures, delve into the synergy of cross-functional collaborations, and examine how integrating customer feedback loops can effectively enhance scaling operations. The discussion will also cover team topologies and strategic resource allocation to ensure sustainable growth.
Our goal is to arm engineering leaders with an insightful framework to navigate the intricate path from startup to scaleup in the SaaS sector. Participants will depart with practical insights and an enriched comprehension of tech extrapolation principles vital for scaling triumphs.
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Christos Chatzis
Sr Technology Manager @KaizenGaming | ex-Associate Director of Engineering | ex-fCTO
Athens, Greece
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