We are pleased to share the video of the Main Panel Discussion from Open Conf 2023: “The Stay or Return Dilemma for Professionals in Greece – Navigating Choices and Overcoming Challenges.” This vital conversation, featuring esteemed guests Dimitris Dimitriadis, Anni Panagiotopoulou, Dimitris Andreadis, and Alexius Diakogiannis, and hosted by Matina Tsavli & Stavros Messinis, delved into the complex factors influencing the decisions of Greek IT professionals—whether to build their careers locally, return from abroad, or remain in the global ecosystem. This discussion is crucial for anyone interested in the future trajectory of the Greek tech sector and its mission to become a strategic global destination.
Alexius Dionysius Diakogiannis
Passionate Archer, Runner, Linux lover and JAVA Geek! That's about everything! Alexius Dionysius Diakogiannis is a Senior Java Solutions Architect and Squad Lead at the European Investment Bank. He has over 20 years of experience in Java/JEE development, with a strong focus on enterprise architecture, security and performance optimization. He is proficient in a wide range of technologies, including Spring, Hibernate and JakartaEE. Alexius is a certified Scrum Master and is passionate about agile development. He is also an experienced trainer and speaker, and has given presentations at a number of conferences and meetups. In his current role, Alexius is responsible for leading a team of developers in the development of mission-critical applications. He is also responsible for designing and implementing the architecture for these applications, focusing on performance optimization and security.