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Akis Kalyvas
Akis Kalyvas
Co Founder, IT Infrastructure Solution Architect & Project Manager
COMPETENCIES
IT Infrastructure Architecture & Design
Datacenter Transformation, Migration & Consolidation
IT Governance, Security & Compliance
Virtualization & Cloud Platforms, Vendor & Technology Management
CONTACT
contact@itsd.gr
25+ years experience
Banking, Shipping & Digital Transformation
Background

Akis is an IT professional specializing in IT infrastructure project management, consulting, and digital transformation services.As a Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager and Solution Architect, he brings 25+ years of experience across banking, shipping, and media sectors. He is also Co Founder of KALGIOU Services P.C., delivering IT consulting and managed services through strategic partnerships, with strong specialization in datacenter transformation, enterprise infrastructure, and security in regulated environments.

Professional Experience
Accenture Banking Engagements — Delivering multiple IT infrastructure and cybersecurity projects on behalf of Accenture for one of the largest systemic banks in Greece, supporting large scale digital transformation initiatives and operating with direct visibility to senior technology leadership.
Halian International Banking Projects — Acting as a contractor through Halian, supporting international banking clients in Luxembourg in infrastructure modernization, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, including datacenter relocation, Active Directory upgrade, and consolidation initiatives.
Shipping Industry Consulting — Provided IT consulting services to the shipping industry for over 20 years, leading hybrid infrastructure deployments, security compliance projects, and digital transformation programs across global maritime environments.
Infrastructure & Security Programs — Led or contributed to projects such as TLS 1.3 readiness and legacy decommissioning, Microsoft Exchange hybrid topology design, VMware ESXi host upgrades, storage replacement and data migration, Windows Server infrastructure upgrades, SD WAN implementation, Cisco Umbrella SIG deployment, PAM implementation, and disaster recovery site design.
Datacenter Transformation — Specialized in datacenter relocation and transformation projects, infrastructure consolidation, network segmentation, and enterprise platform modernization, with strong exposure to regulated financial environments where resilience, compliance, and continuity are critical.
Solution Architecture & Vendor Management — Brings deep experience in solution architecture, stakeholder management, C level communication, and coordination with major enterprise technology vendors including IBM, HPE, NetApp, Dell EMC, Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, and Azure related platforms.
Professional Strengths

Akis combines senior level infrastructure knowledge with strong execution discipline in complex transformation environments. His profile stands out in datacenter strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity readiness, stakeholder coordination, and enterprise delivery in highly regulated sectors, making him a strong fit for organizations that need technical depth together with dependable project leadership.

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