Network Engineer & Technical Consultant

Athanasios Thomoglou

IT professional with 10+ years across healthcare and energy sectors, specializing in Omada deployments, ICT infrastructure and L2–L4 support. Fluent in Greek, English, and French.

Experience 10+ years
Cloud AWS · Azure · GCP
Vendors Cisco · Ubiquiti · TP‑Link

About Me

Summary

I am an ICT Analyst & Consultant with over 10 years of experience designing, installing, and maintaining secure and high-performance network infrastructures for businesses across the European Union. Able to provide solutions for AWS, Azure, GCP cloud services using modern tools like Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, etc. Skilled in multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Ubiquiti, and TP-Link, I specialize in configuring enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and Wi‑Fi systems aligned with EU data protection standards, European cybersecurity regulations, and ISO 27001/27000 information security management frameworks.

I bring hands-on expertise in structured cabling, rack organization, and deploying tailored LAN, WAN, and wireless networks that support connectivity and productivity in enterprise and SME environments. My focus on network security, optimization, and compliance ensures businesses stay resilient amid evolving digital threats and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR and ISO standards.

In addition to technical skills, I offer strong proficiency in risk assessment, software architecture review, compliance management, and technology analysis—critical for due diligence, IT governance, and maintaining ISO 27001/27000 compliance within the EU tech ecosystem. Experienced in project planning and collaborative team evaluation, I am ready to support innovative companies and public sector organizations aiming to strengthen their IT infrastructure.

I am actively seeking new opportunities to apply my technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to network reliability with dynamic tech teams and growth‑oriented enterprises.

Profile

Name: Athanasios Thomoglou

Title: IT & NOC Analyst

Location: Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP; tooling: Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Vendors: Cisco, Ubiquiti, TP‑Link
  • Compliance: EU data protection, European cybersecurity, ISO 27001/27000

Skills

Top Skills

Renewable Energy Systems PV Design Conceptual Design

Network Engineering

Cisco Ubiquiti TP‑Link Omada TCP/IP Security Monitoring

Programming

C PHP JavaScript Python API Integrations

IT Operations

L2–L4 Support System Administration

Languages

English (Full Professional) Greek (Full Professional) French (Elementary)

Certifications

OCNA Data Analytics Essentials Endpoint Security Perform Cloud Data Science with Azure ML Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions CCNA (In Progress)

Experience

Astronet — IT Network Operations (May 2025 – Present) — Thessaloniki, Greece

  • Installed, configured, and maintained network infrastructure using multi‑vendor solutions (Cisco, Ubiquiti, TP‑Link, and others).
  • Built and organized racks, installed equipment, and patched structured cabling to ensure reliable connectivity.
  • Deployed and customized Wi‑Fi networks, including access point programming, optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • Configured switches, routers, and firewalls to support secure LAN/WAN environments and remote access (VPNs, VLANs).
  • Delivered end‑to‑end network solutions for clients, from planning and installation to ongoing monitoring and support.

Imperium Energy — Information Technology Manager (Jun 2023 – May 2025) — Athens, Greece

Led the design, deployment, and management of the company’s entire IT infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions critical for energy operations. Responsibilities spanned network architecture (Cisco, Omada TP‑Link Wi‑Fi, VPNs, ADSL/fiber), server virtualization (Proxmox, RHEL, Windows Server), and hybrid cloud integration using AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Implemented infrastructure as code and automation frameworks with Terraform, Ansible, and Pulumi to accelerate provisioning and configuration, while adopting DevOps practices including Kubernetes for container orchestration that increased scalability and fault tolerance.

Secured backup and disaster recovery with Veeam; enhanced security analytics and log management using Devo SIEM, improving threat detection and incident response times by 40%.

Managed L2–L4 IT support teams, established proactive monitoring (Nagios, Prometheus), and optimized system uptime and performance. Led IT security aligned to ISO 27001, managing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, vulnerability assessments, and secure cloud operations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Drove IT transformation projects, vendor negotiations, and cost‑benefit analyses. Achievements include ISO 27001 certification renewals, 50% faster provisioning via automation, and enterprise‑grade Wi‑Fi for field environments.

Private Consulting — IT Manager (Nov 2022 – May 2025) — Greece

  • Planned and implemented IT strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Oversaw systems, networks, and infrastructure; coordinated cross‑department requirements and delivery.
  • Evaluated and selected hardware, software, and providers; managed vendor relationships and budgets.
  • Developed IT policies, procedures, and security protocols to ensure compliance and data protection.
  • Maintained infrastructure, troubleshot issues, and ensured smooth operations and business continuity.
  • Managed and developed IT teams; conducted performance evaluations and training.
  • Performed technology assessments and audits; mitigated risks related to security, privacy, and continuity.

Maximus Terra — RES Technical Assistant, Project Development (Nov 2022 – May 2025) — Greece

Supported planning, design, and implementation of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, biomass) across the project lifecycle. Contributed to land assessment and acquisition, due diligence, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Created technical drawings and layouts using CAD; leveraged GIS for spatial analysis and detailed site maps, supporting optimal site selection and resource management.

Performed site evaluations (irradiance, wind, topography, environmental impact, soil characteristics, grid proximity) to ensure technical feasibility and sustainability.

Kasapoglou Akoustika Kentra — IT Manager (Feb 2012 – May 2012) — Greece

Delivered healthcare IT support and ensured compliance, contributing to stable clinic operations and data protection.

Portfolio

Omada TP-Link Deployments

End-to-end configuration and rollout for SMEs and clinics.

Social Media Automation Bots

Automations for posting, reporting and monitoring.

WordPress Optimizations

Performance tuning, hardening, and SEO improvements.

Services

Technical Consulting

Infrastructure assessments, roadmaps and documentation.

Network Implementation

Deployments, security, monitoring and support.

Web & Automation

Site building, API integrations and custom bots.

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