About Me

Professional Background

Driving digital innovation at Deriv, a premier global trading platform, where I leverage expertise in cloud technologies and software development to deliver exceptional product experiences.

I lead high-performing teams of technical business analysts and cross-functional specialists, transforming complex requirements into market-ready solutions. My end-to-end product management approach spans ideation to deployment, consistently exceeding user expectations and business objectives.

Known for building resilient product-centric teams that thrive in collaborative environments. I focus on strategic partnerships, performance optimization, and creating value at every stage of the development lifecycle.

Currently advancing my expertise through a Professional Certificate in Blockchain Analysis at the University of Nicosia, positioning myself at the intersection of fintech innovation and emerging technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

DePaul University • 2012

Certifications

  • Professional Blockchain Analysts

    University of Nicosia • 2025

  • Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I)

    Scrum.org • 2024

  • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

    Scrum.org • 2024

  • Certified OKR Professional

    Profit.co • 2022

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

    Amazon Web Services • 2020 - 2023

Geo Nicolaidis

Personal Interests

Outside of work, I'm passionate about UI/UX and computational design, constantly exploring how technology can create more intuitive and beautiful experiences. I dedicate time to AI research and coding personal projects that push the boundaries of what's possible with current technologies.

I'm deeply committed to CSR initiatives that create meaningful social impact. In my downtime, I enjoy reading books on emerging technologies and algorithms, while balancing technical content with fiction audiobooks that spark creativity and provide fresh perspectives.