Dare to Data

I founded Dare to Data to formalize and structure the relationships I have with some of the world's leading companies to consult, support and empower them in their data and AI journey.

Current and past clients include PepsiCo, PUMA, Whirlpool, Nitto, Amazon Web Services, AtScale, EM360, O'Reilly Media, nexxworks, Aporia, Colquímica, DATAcated Plus, The Ravit Show, Ontotext, Growth Tribe, IBM / Databand, CoRise, SingleStore, Equals, Einblick, Impetus, Nexla, Starburst, ClearML, Nvidia, Dubai Future Foundation, ThriveDX, Global DIY-Summit, Afera, Prophecy, Listly, Dremio, amongst others.

Founder

LinkedIn

Over 65,000 learners to date! Building and teaching content as a part of the data course library, currently focused on empowering others to take full control of their data through the use of SQL as well as how to tap into the power of analytical thinking.

LinkedIn Learning Instructor

IE Business School

Delivering keynotes for the US, Spain, Canada, Portugal, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Switzerland, Chile, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Nigeria, Egypt, Lebanon, China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, France, Cyprus & more.

International Speaker

Graduate-level courses taught primarily within the MBA programs covering data and artificial intelligence topics, as well as personal branding workshops.

Adjunct Professor, Department of Information Systems and Technology

Leading the Corporate Masters program for Saudi Aramco employees.

Academic Director, Saudi Aramco Master in Business Analytics and Big Data

Leading the online Executive program which explores the range of possibilities offered by using new technologies and aligning digital strategy with general strategy in a company.

Academic Director, Digital Strategy and New Technologies Executive Program

Porto Business School

Graduate and executive level courses taught in business strategy for data and artificial intelligence.

Adjunct Professor

ISDI

Launched, continue to coordinate and teach the Data & AI module within one of the flagship programs at ISDI - the Master in Internet Business in Madrid, Barcelona and online.

Data & AI Module Program Manager

Regularly lecturing in advanced analytics topics at the Masters level and Executive programs in ISDI, an international institution focused on digital transformation.

Lecturer

VN Campaign Partners

Partner

Google

Developing insights and tools to empower our teams to work smarter and our clients to get the most out of Waze Ads. Leading analytical studies and strategy across North America for some of our largest advertising verticals (Fuel, Auto Parts & Services) as well as non-endemic verticals such as Entertainment. Creating scalable data solutions via daily use of SQL, BigQuery, Looker, CARTO, GSheets.

Analytical Lead, Waze

As a part-time facilitator, teaching engineers & analysts how to apply statistical methods to big data problems (Hypothesis Testing, T-Tests, Multiple Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Centered Moving Average, Causal Impact, K-Means Clustering).

Master Faculty - Data Science I

Leading complex data projects, automation and optimization with our most advanced international clients cross-office.

Data Specialist

#IamRemarkable is an initiative empowering women & underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace & beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms & glass ceilings. Workshops hosted for the UN World Tourism Organization, Amadeus, CARTO, IE Business School, LastMinute, Teleperformance, Google Campus - Digitalizadas.

#IamRemarkable Facilitator

Combining Google Search data with advanced analytics and Cloud tools to drive business impact. Working with a $xxx-million client portfolio.

Analytical Consultant

Nielsen

Maintaining data integrity and leading projects in data process optimization, as well as supporting a migration to Big Data technologies (Google Suite). Delivering both internal and external seminars and training courses around data topics.

Expert Engineer in Project Development and Big Data

Graduate Intern: Associate Systems Engineer

Graduate Fellow

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📍 Current resident of Málaga, Spain & native of Charlotte, North Carolina

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Greek-American currently living in Spain, helping companies harness the power of data. Driven analytics professional & strong supporter of lifelong learning. I hope to bring advanced data technologies to the masses & exploit the potentials of emerging technologies. I am bilingual & passionate about international relations. Avid reader (bibliophile) & traveler. With trips to 60+ countries & first-hand experience working in a variety of cultures & languages, I enjoy & thrive when working in an international environment.

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Alongside my corporate work, I am a regular international speaker supporting data analytics, emerging technologies & women in STEM. Some of my latest involvements include:
● Guest appearances on more than 30 podcasts such as SuperDataScience, Ken's Nearest Neighbors, How to Get An Analytics Job, Driven by Data, Humans of Data Science, Present Beyond Measure, LightsOnData & more.
● Interview features, guest lecturer, panelist and event host!
● Keynote speeches delivered regularly since 2018 across 15+ countries in-person, virtually spanning the globe, with audiences surpassing 1,000+. Top involvements include:
→ → The WPO Annual Conference 2022 in Montreal CA, "The Information Age: Digitized & Datafied"
→ → Bloom Tech Forum 2021, "Harnessing the Power of Data for a Better Tomorrow"
→ → The WPO Annual Conference 2021 in Nashville TN, “Data Science: A Double-Edged Sword"
→ → The World Knowledge Forum 2021, “The Information Age: Digitized & Datafied"
→ → The Global DIY-Summit 2021, "The Future of Retail: Data as a Differentiator"
→ → Africa Communications Week 2021, “The Shift toward Data-Driven Marketing & Communications” 
→ → DATAcated Conference 2021, “From zero to hero: a simple explanation of ML"
→ → DATAcated Conference 2020, “SQL isn't going anywhere"
→ → Quantic EMBA Conference 2020, “The Truth behind the Buzz- Emerging Data Technologies for the 21st Century"
→ → The Smart Future World Expo 2019 in Istanbul Turkey, "Harnessing the Power of Big Data"
→ → TechIE 2019 in Madrid Spain, "Big Data & ML Intro Workshop"
→ →  IE-UCOM Big Data Day 2018 in Yerevan Armenia, "Harnessing the Power of Big Data"

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For further opportunities (podcasts, events, etc.) in my interested fields, feel free to contact me directly.

The opinions stated here are my own, not those of my employers.

*Note that I may earn a small commission for sales through my affiliate links shared here.

Christina Stathopoulos, MSc

Flybotix

Regional Sales Manager LATAM & Iberia

1CoreSolution

1Core Solution is a true all-in-one platform to manage child-care centers efficiently and effectively with peace of mind.

We’re on a mission to create a brighter future for children by supporting adults and nurturing their development with the right solutions for success.

My main activities as an AI Strategy Consultant:

- AI Strategy: Working directly with the CEO, developing AI implementation strategies to drive innovation, customer satisfaction, and growth.
- Product Strategy: Analyzing organizational and technical processes impacting the SaaS product, relating to UX/UI and customer satisfaction.
- Product Management: Designing and implementing Product Management frameworks and workshops for the product team.
- AI Research: Identify opportunities and analyze specific cases to improve core features and UX.
- C-level Reporting

AI Strategy Consultant

1Blosm

Our mission is to create a world where each child can blossom into their full potential.

My main activities as Product Manager:

- AI Research: Researching and applying the latest multimodal AI/LLMs technologies for parenting and childcare solutions.
- Market Research: Engaging in comprehensive analysis to identify trends, competition, and market needs that inform product direction.
- Customer Personas: Creating detailed profiles of target customers to guide product features and marketing strategies, focusing on demographics, behaviors, and needs.
- Strategy Development: Crafting strategic approaches to product development and positioning to align with business goals and market opportunities.
- UX/UI Design: Collaborating on the design and refinement of the user experience and user interface, ensuring the product is intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing.
- Feature Specification: Defining product features and requirements, translating customer needs and technical possibilities into detailed plans.
- MVP Design Thinking: Discovering essential features to meet core customer needs and start the learning cycle.
- Product Roadmap: Tracing the Product Roadmap, including the vision, priorities, and progress of the product over time.
- Performance Measurement: Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure product success and market impact.

Product Manager

Mark'ennovy

Mark'ennovy is a medical equipment manufacturing company specializing in personalized contact lenses.

Consulting Project:
Generate a machine-learning pipeline to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Conclusions: 
Our team developed a successful algorithm that provides a measurable framework to improve the manufacturing process. The implementation may reduce production costs, delivery times, and stock management while enhancing customer satisfaction through improved operational efficiency.

My main activities as an AI Consultant:

- Business Analysis: Conducted an in-depth analysis of the operational workflow and business impact to make sure the AI model is a valid resource allocation.
- Data Exploration: Analyzed 10-year data for key trends and patterns.
- Data Preparation: Defined and implemented an ETL process for data cleaning and Exploratory Data Analysis.
- Model Development
- Model Evaluation
- Recommendation: Provided strategic recommendations and potential MLOps strategies for implementing the designed algorithm.

AI Consultant

TechIE ThinkTank

TechIE is the Technology ThinkTank at IE University.

Our mission is to develop and sustain a global community of leaders committed to engaging in concrete actions that promote innovation and technology development for a better, more peaceful, and more sustainable future.

My main activities as President were the following:

- Annual Planning: Curated a yearly agenda aligning with inter-organizational goals, enhancing communication between TechIE and IE administrative teams.
- Team Management: Coordinated 14 team members divided into 3 individual teams to engage and deliver our annual objectives.
- HIVE Project: Oversaw the creation of a VR platform to enrich student life through virtual spaces for club activities.
- Strategic Transformation: Designed a sustainable plan transitioning TechIE into IE University's technology think tank.
- TechIE 2023 Conference: Led the organization and introduced a hybrid live-streaming format for broader engagement.
- Panel Moderation: Moderated the Digital Literacy Panel at TechIE 2023, fostering discussions on digital transformation.

6th Edition of TechIE Conference, 2023: 💪 🔥
- 2 Days
- 2 Keynote Conferences
- 4 Panels
- 4 hybrid connections in 4 different countries
- 18 Panelists / Speakers
- 120 Live Assistants
- 210 Online Assistants

President

Product Innovation Consulting project focused on developing a product solution focused on achieving an increase in sustainability KPIs within the Financial Sector by leveraging AI technologies and Business Intelligence.

Main Activities as Innovation Consultant:

- Trend Analysis: Analyzing global economic, financial, and sustainability trends to identify emerging patterns and potential areas of impact.
- Data & Cloud architecture
- AI Model Design
- Product Design
- Customer Journey
- Product Roadmap
- Sustainability Impact Assessment
- C-level Presentation: Presenting the developed AI-driven product solution to stakeholders, showcasing its benefits and potential impact on sustainability goals.

Our team won Best Project Runner-up among five MBA teams 🏆

Product Innovation Manager

AV3 AEROVISUAL

My main activities as CEO:

- Strategy: Design and implementation of growth strategies, business model innovation, operations, and marketing.
- Financial Administration: Reviewed financial and accounting information for strategic decisions.
- Team Management: Engaged with team organization, team building, and coaching.
- Business Development: Focused on direct sales and web-based sales with a strong customer service culture.
- Innovation + R&D
- Valuation of the company for new capital distribution.
- Coordinated the transition to the new capital distribution and new partner's scheme.

Some achievements during my period as CEO:

- Secured and managed initial investments, delivering +440% ROI to initial investors over 4.5 years.
- Achieved average annual revenue growth of over 116% CAGR from 2017-2022.
- Project Management for +300 drone operations across industrial inspection, geophysical exploration, and precision agriculture.
- Devised and executed B2C, B2B, and B2G sales strategies, securing +300 service contracts and +30 partnerships with national and international entities.
- Coordinated inspection of +3.7GW solar energy infrastructure, around 40% of Mexico's installed capacity at the time.
- Appointed as Brand Ambassador for the Swiss photogrammetry company Pix4D.
- Appointed Country Representative for Mexico at the International Society of Precision Agriculture.
- Earned 1st place among 60 international firms in Sensefly's (AgEagle) "eBee Effect" contest.
- Featured in Parrot's global marketing video for their flagship UAS, "Parrot Bluegrass Fields."
- Successfully transitioned the company to a new capital structure, including initial employees as primary stakeholders, prepping for future investment/sale.
- Facilitated a smooth company sale to partners in June 2022, underpinning continuous solid growth through 2022-2023.

AV3 AEROVISUAL provides drone technology consulting and implementation for industrial solutions, geophysical exploration, and precision agriculture.

We have been recognized as a reliable drone service provider for drone inspections, data acquisition, and data analysis for asset management within several industries, including renewable energies, construction, telecommunications, mining, and precision agriculture.

As Co-founder, I envisioned the startup foundations while designing a precision agriculture solution for forestal carbon absorption measuring using drones, multispectral sensors, and artificial intelligence tools. I focused on business and go-to-market strategies, ensuring our quick recognition as a reliable drone service provider in México. I specialize in UAS/Remote Sensing solutions, enhancing data acquisition and data analytics within the different service areas.

My main tasks as Co-founder:

- Business Strategy
- Market Analysis and Customer Segmentation
- Initial Product Management and Service Design
- Key Metrics & KPIs
- Marketing Strategy and Brand Development
- Product Roadmap
- Sales and Client Relationship
- Team Building and Leadership
- Financial Planning and Budget Management
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards for UAV operations
- Strategic Partnerships and Networking
- Risk Management and Problem-Solving
- Public Relations and Communication

 I evolved into a strategic role as General Director of AV3 AEROVISUAL since 2017, continually driving commercial and operational excellence.

Co-Founder

Vórtice IT Clúster Querétaro

Vórtice IT Cluster is a business connectivity hub that brings together technology-based companies, academic institutions, research centers, and the government in Querétaro, Mexico. The cluster aims to provide opportunities for companies to improve their industry capabilities, become certified, develop their businesses, and obtain resources for innovation projects, working in collaboration with various public and private organizations.

My main activities as Program Manager:

- Co-founded and led Designio, a ThinkTank focused on generating economic development strategies & public policy.
- Designed communication guidelines for the elected candidate for Governor of Querétaro in 2021.
- Organized the 1st Remote Digital Transformation Congress on AI, digital transformation, and cyber security.

Program Manager

Flamingo Simulation Systems

Flamingo Simulation Systems is an independent entertainment studio focused on developing high-end Virtual Reality & Gaming products & technologies. 

"An entertainment universe inspiring a brighter future"

My main role at Projecto Flamingo has been as a Strategy Advisor to the CEO during the initial phase of the start-up. 

Some of my main contributions have been the following:
- Developed Initial Organizational documentation
- Worked on Initial Business Model
- Worked on Initial Growth Strategies
- Worked on Initial Game Design Documents

Strategy Advisor

Since 2012, I've been involved in the audio-visual industry, working on a broad range of video production projects in various positions such as Producer, Executive Producer, Director Assistant, and Drone Camera Operator.

I've worked in music videos, brand advertisements, governmental reports, music festivals, live concerts, experimental short films, and one long-cut independent film.

Some of the clients I have worked with as a Video Producer / Assistant Director:
- AV3 AEROVISUAL
- American Eagle
- Akamba Festival
- MixMag Magazine
- Vive Latino México
- Pulso GNP
- Tecate Bajío
- Bahidora Festival
- Distrito Global
- Gobierno Estatal Ciudad de Querétaro, Mx.
- CNVS the band
- Estereox the band
- InkWonders

I've also been Drone Camera Pilot & Operator for Live Concerts & Festivals:
- Kamasi Washington
- Axel Boman
- Juanes
- Cafe Tacuba
- Nathy Peluso
- Robag Wruhme
- Los Amigos Invisibles
- Los Autenticos Decadentes
- Solovino
- Porter
- Elefante

Video Producer

Entrepreneur, Product Management, and Data Science professional with +8 years of progressive experience in business management, innovation, industrial inspections, and technology projects.

I co-founded, incubated, and sold a successful drone-as-a-service company specializing in aerial inspections, remote sensing, and asset management for renewable energies, telecommunications, geophysics, and precision agriculture. I've also participated in and consulted for various startups, companies, and organizations in the drone industry, AI, educational technology, VR/AR, health tech, economic development, and industry clustering.

I've also had the honor of serving as the Country Representative for México at the International Society of Precision Agriculture ISPA (2018-2024) and as the Brand Ambassador for the Swiss Photogrammetry company Pix4D (2019-2021).

Currently, I am thrilled to be developing the Latin American and Iberian market for specialized confined-inspection drones, working as Regional Sales Manager for LATAM and Iberia at Flybotix. 🚁🇨🇭

Also, I offer specialized AI Strategy and Product Management Consulting and Mentoring for companies within the Ed-Tech Industry and startups in early stages.

I’m passionate about life-long learning. My professional career has led me to develop hard skills in innovation management, sales, product management, marketing, AI engineering, big data analytics, economics, and strategy consulting, among others. Equally important, I have always focused on developing soft skills such as creative and critical thinking, negotiation, presentation and public speaking, emotional intelligence, self-management, resilience, mentorship, and a growth mindset.💪

I aim to significantly help humanity steer into a more sustainable and peaceful future. 🌎🤍
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