Stratis Telloglou

Project Management of multi million dollars installation of IT, telephony, Wi-Fi, mobile, and Broad Band facilities at the International Broadcast Center and Main Press Center (an 185000 sqm2 building) covering the installation and services for the World’s Broadcasters that cover the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Manage & monitor the planning, implementation, operations & decommissioning of all Information Technology & Telecommunications systems, reprographics Hardware, Equipment and Services, SLA agreements in a secure environment across the most complex venue of the Olympic Games.

Managing the operational plan to be used in the Olympic Family Accreditation(94, sponsors, media, broadcasting, Federations, Dignitaries) process during the Olympic and Paralympic Games period of Sochi 2014. Managing the operational plan to be used in the Olympic Family Accreditation(94, sponsors, media, broadcasting, Federations, Dignitaries) process during the Olympic and Paralympic Games period of Sochi 2014 Olympics . 

Consulted in operational and marketing issues, for the first international multisport event in Russia after 1980 Olympics where 175 nations participated with over 10.000 athletes. Kazan 2013 tickets sales exceeded 900.000, for the first time in Universiade history.

Developed and managed operational plan to be used in the venues during the Olympic and Paralympic Games period. Integral part of the team which managed to achieve record sales of 9.000.000 tickets

Managed the concept, planning, implementation and operations of Technology for 5 sports.  Liaised with Host Broadcaster, Press Operations and telecoms to determine requirements for Technology Services ; 

Manage Technology rate card catalogue and operations planning in cooperation with other Functional Areas and Technology partners and service providers; Oversaw all media operations matters and attended to accredited media (press, photo and broadcast) within 1 of the main venues in Singapore; ensuring all media requirements were fulfilled and in place for competition. Supported Host Broadcaster’s Broadcast Venue Manager for broadcast requirements; providing strategic communications input to the Media Communications Manager (located at MMC) for incidents necessitating follow-up action, including; holding statements. Provided leadership, motivation and strategic direction to staff, playing a key role in their development.

Facilitated the business development of ‘PAME STOIXIMA’ – the leading product of a €2bn / annum turnover sports betting arm of Greek operator, OPAP Adopted a consultative approach at all levels to effectively analyse / delineate requirements. Interfaced effectively with all internal functions, including Trading and Risk Management Consultants. Instrumental in the successful integration of the ‘PAME STOIXIMA’ product from Intralot into OPAP.

Oversaw the planning of 40 sports taking place during the 2006 Asian Games(spanning 52 countries and 10500 Athletes). Coordinated the competition program, the training program and all associated staff(8000). Led negotiations with broadcasters(gaining 2, 500 hours of live TV across 5000 media organisations). Successfully project management Sports department operations within often stringent constraints. Oversaw the planning of 40 sports taking place during the 2006 Asian Games(spanning 52 countries and 10500 Athletes). Coordinated the competition program, the training program and all associated staff(8000). Led negotiations with broadcasters(gaining 2, 500 hours of live TV across 5000 media organisations). Successfully project management Sports department operations within often stringent constraints.

Planned and implemented Accreditation Services for the Olympic Games in 2004(producing credentials for all Games participants, athletes, officials, media and staff) with a client group of 300, 000 people  leading and directing a team of 2000 people from 202 countries. Produced~ 500, 000 credentials, including: Visas produced in Athens.

Ensured adherence to a strictly regulated process directly linked with the security of the event. Planned and implemented Accreditation Services for the Olympic Games in 2004(producing credentials for all Games participants, athletes, officials, media and staff) with a client group of 300, 000 people leading and directing a team of 2000 people from 202 countries. Produced~ 500, 000 credentials, including: Visas produced in Athens. Ensured adherence to a strictly regulated process directly linked with the security of the event.

• Created and implemented a technology strategy as Director of IT and New Business Development at the Federation of Greek Industries (1995 – 2000);
• Active member of a team that formed 3rd funding proposal from the EU and participated in the European Community Infrastructure Support Steering Committee. Also coordinated ICT e-portals, B2B applications and education campaigns.
• Coordinated the development and marketing of major projects and prepared auditing policy guidelines as Senior Consultant at Intrasoft in Athens (1993 – 2005).
• Developed and applied audit methods for 110+ participating companies in STAR, Telematics and IMP EU programs as Project Manager at the Federation of Greek Industries (FGI), Athens (1991 – 1992).
• Designed and implemented a plan to cover the entire electronic infrastructure as Director of Information and Telecom Systems at the 1991 Mediterranean Games in Athens, including: accreditation, transportation, food and hospitality planning, logistics, competition and timing systems in 30 different locations around Greece while leading and directing ~450 people.
• Enjoyed progressive experience from SW Consultant at McGill University, Montreal, Canada (1983 – 1986) before acting as Cryptographer within the Greek Army (1986 – 1988) and Insurance Agent at Helvetia Insurance, Athens (1989 – 1990).