1. COSTAS TJIAPOURAS
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Cybarco Ltd / Cybarco Development Ltd July 2010 – Today
IT Manager Lefkosia, CYPRUS
Responsible for all IT Operations of both Cybarco Ltd and Cybarco Development Ltd within Cyprus and
Abroad. Major skills:
 IT Management & IT Strategy
 Project Management & Project Planning
 Business Analysis
 Requirements Analysis
 Disaster Recovery
 Digital Marketing : SEO, PPC
 Social Media
 Enterprise Architecture
 IT Services Management
PMI Cyprus Chapter / Project Management Institute August 2015 – Today
President Lefkosia, CYPRUS
PMI Cyprus Chapter is the leading association in Cyprus for advancing excellence and professionalism in
Project Management. PMI Cyprus Chapter was formed in 2015 and is the local chapter of the Project
Management Institute (PMI). The Project Management Institute is the world’s leading not-for-profit
professional membership association for the project, program and portfolio management profession.
Lanitis Group of Companies March 2013 – March 2015
Group IT Coordinator Lefkosia, CYPRUS
The Lanitis Group has decided to exploit the opportunities of an IT Strategy based on consolidate
resources. The objectives of this IT Strategy are to:
 Gain a vast purchasing power as a Group of Companies, as far as new Hardware and Software
Solutions needs in the near future
 Examine comparable existing Maintenance Agreement Contracts for both Hardware and Software
Solutions, in order to negotiate with existing suppliers for their renewals as a Group and not as
individual companies
 Identify and utilize Common Hardware and Software Solutions within the Group enhancing better
efficiency and cost-effectiveness
IBM Italia S.p.A Cyprus Branch March 2001 – June 2010
IBM Global Services / Project Manager Lefkosia, CYPRUS
Belong to the IBM Global Services / Global Business Consulting Services Team. Work as a Project
Manager to various projects:
Project: Road Transport Department – Ministry of Communications and Works – Cyprus Government
Period: Started January 1996 / on going
Duties: System and Network Administrator (1998), Project Manager (2001 – 2010)
Tools: AIX, Networking (CISCO Routers & Switches), Oracle 9i, Microsoft Products (Active Directory,
DNS, DHCP), Oracle 9i, Tivoli Infrastructure (Tivoli Storage Manager, Tivoli Software Distribution, Tivoli
Inventory)
Methodologies: IBM WWPMM (World Wide Project Management Methodology)
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2. Project: New Nicosia General Hospital and New Famagusta General Hospital HIS (Hospital Information
System) – Ministry of Health – Cyprus Government
Period: Started January 2007 / on going
Duties: Project Manager in charge of the Deployment of the Network Infrastructure for both Hospitals
(2007 – 2009)
Tools: Networking LAN and WAN (CISCO Routers & Switches), Firewalls, Wireless Infrastructure,
Methodologies: IBM WWPMM (World Wide Project Management Methodology)
Project: Cyprus Government Office Automation Solution (eOAS) – So far is installed at 13 Government
Departments (Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Information Technology
Services, Public Administration and Personnel Department, House of Representatives, State Archives,
Council of Ministers, Presidential Palace, Cyprus Embassy in Brussels, Central Information Services, Office
of the Commissioner of Telecommunications and Postal Regulator – OCECPR, Department of Registrar
of Companies and Official Receiver – DRCOR, Road Transport Department)
Period: Started January 1999 / on going
Duties: System and Network Administrator (1999-2001), Project Manager (2001- 2010)
Tools: AIX, Networking (CISCO Routers & Switches), FileNET, Lotus Notes, Oracle, Microsoft Products
(Windows 95, NT, 2000, XP Clients, Windows NT, 2000, 2003 Servers)
Methodologies: IBM WWPMM (World Wide Project Management Methodology)
IBM Italia S.p.A Cyprus Branch March 1998 – March 2001
IBM Global Services / IT Specialist Lefkosia, CYPRUS
Belong to the IBM Global Services / Business Innovation Services Team. Design, implementation, and
installation of IBM Cyprus Network as Internet Provider. Provide technical support to IBM customers
concerning Network, Windows NT, and UNIX/AIX issues. System and Network Administrator of the
Road Transport Department of the Ministry of Communications and Works from March 1998 until
February 1999. From March 1999 until present working with “Office Automation” Projects of the Cyprus
Government in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology Services. Training Courses
attended: AIX Basic and Advanced Administration; PANAGON IDMIS System Administration; Visual
Work Flow Installation and Administration; Installation/Supporting of PANAGON Image Services; Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA); Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE)
OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS at LSU June 1996 – February 1998
Assistant to Telecommunications Analyst Baton Rouge, LA USA
Design, installation, and troubleshooting of Ethernet (thinwire, thickwire, and 10/100BaseT), Token Ring
(4 and 16Mbps), and ATM Local Area Networks as well as incorporating these to the LSU Wide Area
Network (ATM based backbone) via fiber optic interface. Configure and install Ethernet and Token Ring
intelligent hub devices (Cabletron), repeaters, and switches (3COM). Configure and install routers (CISCO,
BAY NETWORKS), ATM bridges (IBM8281), and ATM switches (IBM8260, IBM8274). Configure
machines for the use of the TCP/IP protocol. Provide technical support to customers with Network
problems. Coordinate service order requests, site visits, subsequent detailing and referral to proper work
entities.
TECHNICIAN OFFICER AT THE CYPRUS ARMY July 1992 – August 1994
Telecommunications Technician Officer CYPRUS

3. CERTIFICATIONS
PMP® - PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
GOOGLE ADWORDS CERTIFIED
SCRUM FUNDAMENTAL CERTIFIED
MCP – MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
MCSE – MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER
CCNA – CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
EDUCATION PROFILE:
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) September 2013 – December 2016
CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (CIIM) Nicosia, CYPRUS
Relevant Courses: Corporate Finance, Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management,
Organizational Behavior, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Digital Marketing
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING August 1996 – December 1997
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, LA USA
Major: TELECOMMUNICATIONS & COMPUTER NETWORKING GPA: 3.5/4.00
Relevant Courses: Digital Communications, Analog Communications, Wireless Communications, Data
Communications, Coding in Communications, Internet Principles & Implementations, Interconnection
Networks, Switching & Traffic Theory, Computer Arithmetic, Communications in Business.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING August 1994 – May 1996
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, LA USA
Major: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GPA: 3.76/4.00
Minor: MATHEMATICS
TECHNICIAN ENGINEER, HND September 1989 – June 1992
HIGHER TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Nicosia, CYPRUS
Major: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Activities: “DEVELOPMENT OF PC BOARD AND ALARM DISPLAY SYSTEM”.
A project that was sponsored by CYPRUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY.