Title: Presentation of JR Technologies and IT Challenges in Airline Distribution

Presenter: Ioannis Skias, Head of Engineering & Operations Division, Chania
Date: Tuesday 20-June-2017, 12:00 - 14:00
Room: Amphitheater B
Location: Department of Computer Science, University of Crete, Voutes Campus

Agenda
1. Presentation of JR Technologies (20 mins) 
2. Presentation and Workshop on "Emerging Challenges in IT: the case of airline distribution" (1.5 hours)

JR Technologies innovations and the Emerging Challenges in IT: the case of airline distribution

JR Technologies was established in 2002 introducing innovative technologies supporting the modernization of travel agency operating models. In 2015, JR Technologies opened a startup company in Chania, Greece and now takes its place at the cutting edge of the travel distribution tech industry. With almost 200 employees and four locations, Michigan, US, Athens and Chania, Greece, Dublin, Ireland we are a growing team with personnel experienced in software development, system architecture, quality management, project management, accounting, and others. We provide an environment where people can leverage their skills, talents, experience and interests to grow professionally and build rewarding careers. As our business is constantly developing, we are not only looking for distinguished professionals with vast experience, but also fresh and promising graduates who are eager to learn and grow with us. JR Technologies offers a unique career path, with continuous on the job and in classroom quality training. Young team players will contribute to the preservation of the innovation spirit, which is the backbone of our company and the main reason behind our success. Come and join us!

Short Bio: 
Ioannis holds a diploma degree in Aeronautical-Mechanical engineering and a Master's degree in Computational Mechanics both from National Technical University of Athens, Greece. As a professional, he has accumulated more than 15 years of experience in various engineering and managerial positions, half of them in the aviation/aerospace sector - the latest being the Business Development Manager of EADS-3Sigma (now Airbus group). He has a winning track record in leading the development of specialized software solutions employing advanced computational methods and optimization algorithms. Structured and committed but also creative and versatile, Ioannis shares his vision of the next day in the airline industry.