Stefanos Gurov

Stefanos Gurov holds a PhD in Computer and Information Systems Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia, with a research focus on virtual machines and operating systems optimisation. He also holds a Master’s and a Βachelor’s degree in computer and information systems engineering, complemented by professional certifications in networking and security. He currently serves as ICT Standards Officer at the Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation (CYS), where he is responsible for managing and coordinating national standardisation activities in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector. His work includes monitoring European and international standardisation developments, coordinating National Technical and Mirror Committees, and promoting the adoption and effective implementation of European and International standards in Cyprus. Stefanos has extensive professional experience across public administration, academia, and applied ICT environments. He has worked for several years in the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry of Cyprus, contributing to large-scale information systems, database management, geospatial and seismic data infrastructures, and the preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for national digital platforms. In parallel, he has academic teaching experience as a Part-time Lecturer (Scientific Associate) at the European University Cyprus, where he taught the undergraduate course Database Management Systems. His technical expertise spans operating systems, databases, software development, networking, cybersecurity, AI systems and digital infrastructures. Stefanos is actively EU-funded projects, supporting digital transformation, interoperability, Cybersecurity and the alignment of emerging technologies with policy and regulatory frameworks.
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