Georgios Thaniotis

Dim. Poliorkitou 28
Polichni, Thessaloniki 56532, Greece
Home (2310) 612-443
Cellular (6974) 797-164
gtbde838@westpost.net

SUMMARY
IT management professional with 10+ years analyzing, designing, consulting, depl
oying and project managing multi-million dollar software development application
s. Strong project management, business-focus and resource management capabilitie
s influence growth, and elevate market perceptions of quality and consistency.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Met with partners and office staff to map current processes and determine needs.
* Determined and translated customer expectations into precise specifications fo
r development team in order to clarify project deliverables, define schedule, an
d assign tasks.
* Analyzed developments in Internet technology and proposed far-reaching Web str
ategy to improve client services and firm's visibility.
* Completed database implementation project on time and under budget.
* Managed and coordinated network operation efforts, IT planning, security, and
other technical areas.
* Developed and maintained internet/intranet based travel portal websites and as
sisted in deployment and maintenance of client websites on a regular basis
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
* Languages: Visual Basic 6, Visual Basic.Net, Visual C#, VB Script, C/C++, Obje
ctive-C, HTML, XML, JavaScript, COBOL, ActionScript, PHP, Java, PowerBuilder, JC
L
* Databases: Relational databases, SQL Server, *ySQL, MS Access, ADO, DB2
* Software Development: Object Oriented Analysis, Design, Programming, Testing,
UML
* Development Environments: Microsoft Visual Studio, FrontPage, Macromedia Dream
weaver, Xcode/Interface Builder
* Platforms: Windows NT/2003/XP/Vista/7, Ubuntu, Sun Solaris, Mac OS X
* Applications: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, FrontPage, Lotus SmartSuite
, Adobe Professional
* Networking: LAN/WAN - IP
* Other: CICS, SAS
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
* Software Architecture, Quality Assurance Monitoring, Database Design
* Project Management, Business Analysis, Object Oriented Design
* Software Deployment, Systems Analysis, Team Development/Motivation
EXPERIENCE
Consultant - IT Manager - 2006 to 2010
NEDA SA, Thessaloniki, Greece
Optimized available resources for projects by establishing and organizing in-hou
se development processes to ensure resulting products met the needs of the compa
ny that resulted in a substantially higher profit margin.
* Provided corporate leadership and overall vision relating to the development,
implementation, and support of IT initiatives, establishing acceptance of new me
thods and standards.
* Installed and supported desktop and laptop computers including hardware setup
and configuration, and over 20 software applications including commercial as wel
l as open source CRM and ERP solutions.
* Designed, developed, and managed several Internet and Intranet services for in
-house use and outside clients.
* Managed blended teams involved in the development and implementation of enterp
rise resource projects in the hotel industry sector
* Determined and translated customer expectations into precise specifications fo
r development team in order to clarify project deliverables, define schedules, a
nd assign tasks
Internet Applications Programmer - 2003 to 2009
Firewall.cx, Thessaloniki, Greece
Developed, coordinated and facilitated projects from stage of concept to full im
plementation.
* Designed interactive and special feature areas
* Created Web pages with functionality, innovative design and custom forms
* Experienced in analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing Web-based ap
plications using HTML, DHTML, JAVA SCRIPTING, and other applications
Director of Studies & Technology - 2003 to 2009
PSL Schools, Thessaloniki, Greece
Developed curricula, assembled training materials, prepared goals and objectives
, created lesson plans, and taught all ECDL level classes ranging from introduct
ory computing courses to advanced website design
* Provided regular in-service training to teachers and staff from all department
s to help them integrate technology in their own disciplines and for their perso
nal productivity and professional growth
* Demonstrated ability to prepare goals and teach a diverse adult student body
* Pursued new learning tools to enhance educational programs.
Systems Analyst/Applications Developer - 2004 to 2005
Interlife Insurance, Thessaloniki, Greece
Conducted evaluations and created site-specific designs, including network archi
tecture, cabling, equipment selection, and project feasibility analysis that inc
luded management planning.
* Developed and maintained complex applications to deliver data-driven content t
o Web users.
* Actively participated in the decision making process of all company IT purchas
es and acquisitions
* Strategic market research and gathering of market intelligence of latest IT in
dustry trends
Application Software Engineer - 2003 to 2003
Intracom S.A., Thessaloniki, Greece
Attendance in the analysis, drawing, growth, control, support, and maintenance o
f services and/or applications in Information and Technology of Communications (
ITC)
* Planning, implementation and support of applications in C/C++ and ADA
* Attendance in the growth of products/services/applications in the telecommunic
ations sector
* Technical support of functional systems of real time (RTOS)
Business Systems Analyst - 1999 to 2002
Hewitt Associates LLC, Lincolnshire, IL
Responsible for configuring and testing Hewitt's proprietary Total Benefits Admi
nistration (TBA) system to meet the needs of its clients requirements
* Worked closely with Programmer Analysts and Business Analysts to build, test,
and deliver fully functional application code and user interface (UI) components
.
* Assisted Lead Analyst with project and team management and fostering the shari
ng and development of technical skills and information
* Worked with one or more of the following technologies: DB2, SQL, CICS, SAS, JC
L, MS Office, Visual Basic, MS Access.
Owner and Managing Director - 1994 to 1996
E & G Building Maintenance, Ottawa, ON
Designed, developed, and implemented programs, policies and procedures to ensure
all facilities and grounds were maintained in an operationally effective, clean
and safe manner in accordance with various governing entities.
* Issued janitorial supplies and equipment to workers to ensure quality and time
ly delivery of services.
* Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in janitorial service
s.
* Assigned janitorial work to employees, following material and work requirement
s.
* Installed, customized and maintained an open source CRM/ERP system to handle a
sset tracking and calculate payroll
EDUCATION
B.S., Computer Information Systems (CIS) - 1999
Devry University, Chicago, IL
GPA: 3.95. Computer information systems professionals identify, analyze and desi
gn business solutions as well as develop, test and implement supporting code and
databases. In this business-oriented career field, professionals must combine k
nowledge of business functions with expertise in computer hardware, applications
software, databases and programming.
Associate, Web Development - 2000
Computer Systems Institute, Skokie, IL
GPA: 3.9. This associate degree program covers all aspects of web site developme
nt including web-based computer programming languages, web site design, computer
networking, and Internet deployment of software applications
LANGUAGES
English
Greek
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
* Member, Hellenic Professional Society Of Illinois, Chicago, IL 1999 to 2002
CERTIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS
* Microsoft Certified Professional, MCP, Chicago, IL 2002.
Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with
Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0