
AI Expert , MBA, DBA in AI
Contact: Vaggelisbolofis@gmail.com | Phone: +41 76 771 3335
Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebolofis/ | https://ebolofis.ai/
Residency: B Permit (C Permit Anticipated Q2 2026)
Executive Summary
Strategic leader with 14 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business strategy, specializing in Generative AI implementation and value realization. Expertise defines advanced strategies and ensures the responsible adoption of AI to maximize business value in complex, regulated environments.
Excels at bridging technical innovation with commercial strategy, advising senior stakeholders on leveraging AI for growth and operational excellence. My ability to build and architect technical solutions, rooted in my .NET, Data Science, and Computer Science background, underpins my strategic advice. Combines a Swiss-based DBA (Candidate) and an MBA with advanced Data Science education. Fluent in German (C1) and English (C2).
Professional Experience
Lead AI & Data Strategist | CLead AI & Data Strategist | Cognizant | Zurich, Switzerland | 2021 – Present
Business Transformation: Drove large-scale transformation by identifying opportunities for intelligent automation and optimizing end-to-end client journeys.
Strategy Development & Value Realization: Defined and implemented AI strategies directly aligned with commercial objectives, focused on maximizing ROI.
Strategic Planning & Roadmaps: Developed and managed multi-faceted transformation programs, creating implementation roadmaps and Target Operating Model (TOM) blueprints for on-time delivery.
Senior Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Managed relationships with international leaders; championed cross-team collaboration and was accountable for building high-performing teams.
Foundational Technical Experience Project Manager & Software Engineer | Tech & Consulting Roles | Greece | 2012 – 2021
- Business Analysis & Requirements Engineering: Acted as a key liaison, conducting comprehensive requirements gathering and process analysis to ensure technical solutions delivered maximum business value.
- .NET / Full-Stack Development & Architecture: Hands-on expertise in .NET, Full-Stack Development, and API design to establish a technical foundation, directly informing the feasibility and scalability of target architectures.
Core Competencies
| Leadership & Strategy (Commercial Focus) | AI & Value Generation (Evangelist Focus) | Technical Execution & Architecture |
| Strategic Planning & Execution | AI Strategy & Value Realization | .NET / Full-Stack Architecture |
| Target Operating Model (TOM) Design | Implementation Roadmaps & Delivery | Data Science & Python |
| Senior Stakeholder Management | Commercial Market Awareness | Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) |
| Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Responsible AI Adoption & Monitoring | Business Analysis & Requirements Engineering |
| Global Collaboration & Team Building | Business Acumen & Financial Modelling | SQL & Database Management |
Education
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in AI (Candidate) | SSBM Geneva (2025 – Present)
- CAS – Data Science and Machine Learning | University of Cambridge (2025 – Present)
- MBA in General Management | University of Nicosia, Cyprus (2021 – 2023)
- Bsc in Computer Science | National Kapodistrian University of Athens (2010 – 2016)
- School of Electrical Engineering | Aalto University, Espoo, Finland(2013 – 2014)
Key Certifications
- TOGAF Enterprise Architecture (Acquiring)
- Databricks Generative AI Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate
- Azure AI Fundamentals
- Additional Cloud/AI/Data Certifications (e.g., Google, IBM, Microsoft) available upon request.
Languages
| German | C1 (Professional Proficiency) |
| English | C2 (Full Professional Proficiency) |
| Greek | Native |
| Italian | B2 (Upper-Intermediate) |
| French | B1 (Intermediate) |