Profile
Petros Rigas
Advisor to President, Loxley Public Company Limited.
- Location
- Thailand
- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
Petros Rigas' Summary
Petros Rigas has over 15 years of professional experience in IT /Project Management in large projects dealing with complex deliveries including online gaming and e-commerce solutions, ERP systems, BI and other web-based systems. Petros previously worked at GTECH Corporation (a Fortune 500 firm) where he delivered large projects involving national gaming solutions. In his current role, Petros advises the President of Loxley PCL and works closely with many senior executives in delivering projects across various industries: Telecommunications, Construction, Information Technology, Power Infrastructure, Trading, and Project Management. Petros holds a PhD in Information Technology (Assumption University), an MBA in Information Systems (MSM), and a BBA in Information Systems (MEU). Petros is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and is the President of the PMI Bangkok, Thailand Chapter.
Specialties: Project Management Professional (PMP)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3 Certificate (ITILv3)
Information Technology Specialist (ERP systems, E-Commerce Systems, Business Intelligence Systems, and other web-based Technologies)
Petros Rigas' Experience
Advisor to President
Loxley Public Company Limited
Retail industry
January 2010 – Present (3 years 5 months) Thailand
- Business Intelligence Expert: managing the design, implementation, and operation of a business intelligence system that helps executives track and control the Company Critical Success Factors.
- Oracle E-Business Suite Project Engagement, Management, and Licensing
o ERP System Evaluation.
o ERP requirements management, vendor evaluation, and selection.
o ERP System implementation.
- Director of Electronic Commerce Unit in charge of implementing E-Commerce solutions for various Loxley subsidiaries.
- Online Lottery Project Advisor: provide expert knowledge around the management and implementation of a Nation-wide online lottery system in Thailand.
- Contract and TOR Reviewer and Risk Analyst: review major tender documents and advise on project and legal risks.
- Business Development consultant on prospective IT and trading projects in Iraq, Oman, Lebanon, and other countries in the Middle East.
- Project Management Consultant on Loxley Green Solutions projects in the areas of Alternative Energy Solutions.
Project Manager
GTECH Corporation
Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
September 2006 – December 2009 (3 years 4 months)
GTECH Corporation is within the Lottery and Gaming Industry: a Fortune 500 firm with 4500 employees worldwide.
Activities performed:
Project Engagement
- Engaged in preparing proposals in response to RFPs issued respective customers on a national level (Turkey National Lottery 2009, Morocco National Lotteries 2009, Korea Lottery Conversion 2007).
Project Management
- In charge of planning, executing, and controlling project tasks to ensure all project deliverables have been met within time, scope, and required quality.
- Managed various teams within different disciplines including software, hardware, network, business requirements, and quality assurance. Each team is comprised of at least 10-15 subordinates.
- Utilized Resource Management Software and SAP system to ensure all project resources and fixed costs have been forecasted in a timely manner as originally set out by the Project Management Office and the Finance Department.
- Strategically planned and scheduled tasks using Microsoft Project to monitor daily project operations, which have ensured all necessary milestones are met on time.
- Ensured all customer requirements have been gathered properly by organizing and managing meetings between business analysts, system development and respective customers.
Director of the Computer Information Systems Department
ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNVERSITY
Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry
September 2001 – September 2006 (5 years 1 month)
Education Industry: International University with more than 105 branches worldwide.
Activities performed include:
- Information Technology Management
- Design, installation, and maintenance of issues relating to the campus-wide information technology infrastructure.
- Implementation and installation of wireless LANs, which aid in networking widely dispersed sites around the campus.
- Management of systems and network administration in order to ensure access to the Internet and other shared resources without any disruption of service.
- Implementation of Thin-Client technology in order to ensure virtual connectivity across the company various locations.
Introducing and implementing organization-wide IT related policies.
- Interviewing and recruiting computer personnel.
- Provide peer observation of IT personnel.
- Oversee the professional growth of IT personnel in their respective disciplines.
Senior Lecturer
ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNVERSITY
Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry
September 2001 – September 2006 (5 years 1 month)
Topics include:
Computer Science Concepts
Object Oriented Programming (Java, C++, Visual Basic, VB.NET)
Relational Database Management Systems (Access, MySQL, Microsoft SQL)
Network Infrastructure and Administration (TCP/IP, OSI, LAN/WAN Technologies)
Information Resource Management (IRM)
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Business Process Outsourcing (BPR)
Computer Business Applications (Office Applications, Statistics Packages)
Information Technology Systems Administrator
Middle East University
Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry
June 1996 – June 2001 (5 years 1 month)
Installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading server (Windows and Linux) operating systems and applications.
Establishing and documenting standards and procedures.
Maintaining desktop applications and services
Troubleshooting applications and infrastructure issues
Researching and installing system/product updates
Designing and updating system and network architectures to meet functional requirements
Creating full backups of systems using Ghost application
Providing assistance to users and administer user accounts, mailboxes, and permissions.
Rebuilding PCs with fresh installs of Windows and Linux operating systems
Providing technical information, advice and support relating to the university's needs for and efficient use of information technology.
Petros Rigas' Certifications
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Project Management Institute
- License 1258917
- May 2009 to May 2015
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Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3 Foundation Certificate (ITILv3)
- Information Systems Examinations Board (ISEB)
- License Candidate Number: 990375235
Petros Rigas' Skills & Expertise
- ITIL
- Business Intelligence
- MS Project
- PMP
- Requirements Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Online Payments
- Program Management
- ERP
- Change Management
- Problem Solving
- IT Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Strategy
- Telecommunications
- Consultancy
- Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Management Consulting
- Research
- Budgeting
- Planning
- Software Project Management
- Linux
- Windows
- PHP
- Web Development
- Project Planning
Petros Rigas' Publications
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A Model of Turnover Intention Among Technically-Oriented Information Systems Professionals
- Information Resource Management Journal
- 2009
Authors: Petros RigasThis study was motivated by the need to understand the factors that determine turnover intention among the large group of personnel working in technically-oriented information systems positions. Turnover rates among personnel in these positions have been consistently high and have been shown to have significant negative effects on an organization’s productivity and profitability. A model of the factors that determine turnover intention is developed based on the findings of previous studies and survey data collected from 437 personnel working in organizations in Thailand. The model is analyzed using Structured Equation Modeling techniques and the results are interpreted and compared to the findings of previous studies. Based on the findings managerial actions for reducing turnover among technically oriented personnel are recommended.
Petros Rigas' Languages
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English
(Full professional proficiency) -
Arabic
(Full professional proficiency) -
Thai
(Limited working proficiency) -
French
(Limited working proficiency)
Petros Rigas' Education
Assumption University
PhD, Information Technology
2003 – 2007
Maastricht School of Management
MBA, Information Systems
1999 – 2001
Middle East University
BBA, Computer Information Systems
1996 – 1999
Petros Rigas' Courses
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PhD, Information Technology
Assumption University
- Information Technology Evaluation Methods
- Business Process Outsourcing
Petros Rigas' Additional Information
- Interests:
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technology and project management, technology training, technology innovation and research, computer networks, reading, writing, jogging
- Honors and Awards:
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Project Management Professional (PMP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3 (ITILv3)