Greece
Christos Flessas is a Communications and Information Systems Engineer with more than 30 years of experience as an Officer of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF). He is an accredited NATO tactical evaluator in the Communication and Information Systems (CIS) area. Christos holds an MSc in Guided Weapon Systems from Cranfield University, UK. He has attended numerous online courses such as the Palo Alto Networks Academy Cybersecurity Foundation course. His experience covers a wide range of assignments including radar maintenance engineer, software developer for airborne radars, IT systems manager and Project Manager implementing major armament contracts. Christos is intrigued by new challenges, open minded, and excited for exploring the impact of cybersecurity on industrial, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, financial, aviation, and maritime sectors. He is an expert communicator and team leader, working with diverse workforce, including international partners and teammates.
Managing the Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Simulators Project. Managing the implementation of major armament contracts. Resolving long-lived contractual issues, in order to be able for the related contracts to close. Participating in various working groups and committees to: 1. Amend the terms and conditions for the PATRIOT GBAD contract (head) 2. Reorganize HAF's organizational structure (member), 3. Define the specs for HAF's new fighter aircraft (member), Coordinating Electronic Warfare (EW) and Aircraft Training Devices (ATD- Flight Simulators) Follow On Support Contacts.
Project Manager/HR Manager Radar Maintenance Officer (AN/TPS-70) Software Developer Technical and Training Documentation writer Logistics Support Director EW Section Chief Officer Visiting Lecturer (Aerodynamics, Electronics, EW). NATO Ex CIS Tactical Evaluator
Managed the operations, training, and technical activities of the Unit. Coordinated all Unit activities, especially during the refugee crisis in 2015-2016 where the Unit was responsible for preparing and delivering everyday food to almost 600 people in the refugee camps in Athens
Producing qualitative and well-researched blog articles for the cybersecurity sector. Samples: https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/aviation-safety-cybersecurity-learning-from-incidents https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/keeping-threat-actors-away-your-supply-chain https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/convergence-adoption-ai-ml-countering-the-cyber-threat https://www.venafi.com/blog/what-encryption-backdoor https://www.the-next-tech.com/security/common-risks-in-api-security-and-how-to-address-them https://www.cm-alliance.com/cybersecurity-blog/data-loss-versus-data-leak-whats-the-difference https://vmblog.com/archive/2023/06/16/striking-a-balance-between-proactive-and-reactive-cybersecurity.aspx https://privacy-pc.com/articles/your-5-minute-guide-to-insider-threats.html
Organized and instructed modules: 1. Guided Weapons Aerodynamics 2. Electronic Warfare 3. Basic Electronic
Directed radar and communications technical activities. Managed follow on support (FOS) contracts implementation
Participated in numerous NATO tactical evaluations in Europe Air Force Bases and RADAR units as CIS evaluator.