Andreas has over 40 years of experience in computing, education, and leadership, beginning his journey in 1983 when he taught himself to program in BASIC. At the age of 17, while studying Electrical and Computer Engineering, he began working professionally as an EFL language teacher and software developer — setting the foundation for a lifelong career designing scalable education systems for teachers and learners worldwide. Today, he leads as Academic Director of Binary Logic, shaping global K–12 Computing and Computer Science curricula, and developing PD pathways for thousands of educators. He also holds an MBA, bringing strategic depth to his leadership in educational publishing and curriculum design.

Andreas is passionate about designing systems that empower others. He believes in simplifying complexity, championing accessibility, and equipping teachers with tools for confidence and creativity. Inspired by the concept of continuous reinvention, he views every challenge as an opportunity for iteration and growth: “Everything we create is just another beta version — never finished, always improving.”

Projects

Andreas is actively developing K–12 Computing and Computer Science standards, leading the development of comprehensive K–12 Computing and ICT series, and designing initiatives in CS teacher professional development and AI readiness. His work connects classrooms across continents, helping countries implement CS education at scale.

As Academic Director at Binary Logic, Andreas leads global curriculum design and teacher professional development initiatives. He is also pursuing his doctorate in Instructional Technology, focusing on scalable professional development for Computer Science teachers worldwide. Andreas regularly advises ministries of education and publisher partners, helping to align national education strategies with emerging digital futures.

Trivia

Andreas began programming at 14, and his first computer — a TI-99/4A — was a second-hand device brought from the US.

He carries a lifelong passion for systems thinking, educational change, and coffee-fueled creativity.

Andreas was recognised as a Microsoft MVP for Mobile Devices from 2004 until 2012, for his contributions to mobile computing and global community knowledge-sharing. He has received multiple accolades for his work in educational publishing and continues to influence digital education policy and practice worldwide.

He has founded influential technical communities, including autoexec.gr, the Hellenic Mobility Club, and Culminis — which, at its peak, represented over 1,200 member organizations and more than 3 million IT professionals worldwide. Culminis provided free services to support and connect leaders of IT user groups, associations, and student organizations globally, elevating the status of IT professionals across industries.