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.

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Christina Stathopoulos, MSc

Blue Yonder

- Program Manager overseeing project teams and customer requirements to assure successful implementation in time and budget, ensuring value realization.
- Delivered complex programs improving Supply Chain Management, maintaining scope, budget, resourcing and team alignment.
- Developed, managed, and maintained a detailed technology roadmap for supply chain solutions.
- Identified cross-functional dependencies and risks to prevent delivery delays.
- Controlled solution versioning and release management.
- Communicated program roadmaps and milestones to key stakeholders.
- Aligned priorities with business strategy and facilitated informed decision-making across teams.
- Managed resources across multiple technical domains including AI, Data, and Cloud.
- Evaluated project progress and made necessary adjustments to ensure on-time delivery.

Senior Program Manager

- Delivered end-to-end Supply Chain Solutions focused on process and change management.
- Supported clients through change processes, enhancing adoption and transformation.
- Defined strategic priorities and contributed to roadmap design and stakeholder engagement.

Senior Business Strategist

DXC Technology

- Oversaw WMS and IT projects ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
- Led roadmap development for IT transformation initiatives.
- Facilitated risk and dependency analysis across regional deployments.
- Managed resource allocation and monitored project progress with continuous optimization.
- Identified cross-functional dependencies and risks to prevent delivery delays.

Senior EMEA WMS & IT Program Manager

e2open

- Managed, designed, and delivered True Cloud TMS solutions with global cross-functional teams.
- Delivered complex programs improving Supply Chain Management, maintaining scope, budget, resourcing and team alignment.
- Led process improvement and logistics innovation to minimize costs.
- Designed and maintained roadmap for Transportation solutions Globally, driving alignment with business strategy.
- Identified global requirements and risks while managing resource allocation and development schedules.
- Controlled solution versioning and release management.
- Supported pre-sales and sales, aligning customer needs with technical feasibility.
- Awarded Team Player by Blujay in 2019

Senior Global Logistics & IT Program Manager

DHL Supply Chain

•Account manager for JDA WMS based projects and any other new initiatives
•IT and Warehousing Process improvement
•Investigation of new technologies to improve current processes
•Introduction of Innovation culture in IT
•Use of innovation techniques to create an innovation culture

EMEA Strategic Solutions Manager and responsible of IT Innovation

Hewlett-Packard

• Project Manager of Implementations for Procter and Gamble of  new multi-category product distribution centers covering logistics areas in SAP and JDA WMS solutions in EMEA
• Lead and coordinate a multifunctional team in SAP Logistics areas and JDA WMS technology, distributed across the world and working remotely and on-site.
• Lead and coordinate the different stages of the project ensuring a smooth and successful Delivery, Cutover and Handover of the solution.
• Manage a SAP implementation project by applying standard methodology in Project Management in order to control and track the whole project in terms of scope, schedule, risk and cost.
•Work and manage cross functional teams in EMEA

Senior EMEA JDA WMS & IT Project Manager

Eli Lilly

•Project Management and validation in the Manufacturing, Engineering and Training departments
•Provide both operational and technical support
•Equipment validation and qualification
•User training and documentation of procedures according to GMP standards
•Six Sigma Methodology

IT Manufacturing System Analyst and Project Manager

IBM, Madrid

•One of key resources in IBM’s major Project in Spain in 2004
•Key daily reports creation and administration
•Developer and responsible for maintenance of one of the most important web applications offered to the client, designed for online ticket management and reporting, offering a 24x7 online service and access via web or PDA.

Web Software programmer and designer; database administrator

Cybergroup

SEO Specialist

Global Program Manager | Digital Transformation | Supply Chain | Change Management

Results-driven Global Program Manager with over 19 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale business and operations digital transformations. Specialized in Supply Chain, Change Management, and Process Optimization, with a strong track record of delivering strategic initiatives on time and within budget.

Proficient in Agile, Waterfall, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring excellence in project execution and alignment with business objectives. Skilled in driving efficiency, optimizing processes, and enhancing customer experience through data-driven decision-making.

Core Competencies:

Digital Transformation & Innovation – Implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance business operations.

Analytics, Big Data & Business Intelligence – Leveraging data insights for informed decision-making.

Supply Chain & Procurement – Expertise in WMS, TMS, Order Management, and Planning systems.

IT & Operations Management – Driving efficiency across global teams and technology initiatives.

Customer Experience & Change Management – Ensuring seamless transitions and user adoption.

Industry Experience:
Extensive experience across IT, Retail, and Manufacturing, working with global leaders in eCommerce, Healthcare, Transportation, Energy, Food & Beverages, Pharma, and Fishing, among others.

Having managed high-budget programs for diverse clients, I have developed expertise in multiple roles, including IT Management, Customer Success, Delivery and Client Partnership, Sales, Pre-Sales, Marketing, and Social Media Strategy.

I bring a unique blend of technical knowledge and business acumen, allowing me to adapt quickly to new challenges and drive strategic growth. My leadership and collaborative approach have strengthened my ability to manage complex initiatives while fostering innovation and transformation.

Passionate about AI, Social Media, eCommerce, and Online Marketing, I actively engage in these areas as part of my professional development.

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