ARGO-E GROUP is a vessel for innovation and excellence by promoting through collaboration and excellence, new ways of thinking, implementing innovative strategies, researching, developing and implementing state-of-the-art technological tools. Argo-E’s contributions are recognized for advancing the state-of-the-art and practice of the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) profession and shaping new directions in the broad CEE industry.
ARGO-E GROUP’s Mission is to leave a global, lasting footprint in the civil, construction and environmental (CEE) industry by promoting data-driven approaches that impact Business, Education and Research.
Argo in Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Argo was the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed from the land of Iolcos to retrieve the Golden Fleece. She was named after her builder, Argus. Argo was the vessel used by hero Jason to complete its mission. On board were all the leading figures of Ancient Greek Mythology, including Hercules, Theseus, Orpheus, the Dioscuri brothers and Peleus, father of Achilles.
ARGO-E today
Just like the ancient Argo, ARGO-E GROUP brings together an amazing team of talented professionals from civil, construction and environmental engineering, remote sensing, computer science, data analysts, marketing, and business executives that are working together to solve challenging problems in the infrastructure world.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dimitrios Zekkos, PhD, PE, Partner & Technical Advisor
Dr. Dimitrios Zekkos is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley and a Professional Engineer in California and Greece. Dimitrios is recognized internationally for his research contributions and for promoting innovation in the engineering profession. He has been engaged in the field of informatics, sensing and modeling in the civil, environmental and construction industry for more than 20 years and is fascinated about the untapped opportunities that the information revolution creates for CEE firms.
Kostis Tsantilas, MBA – Partner & Managing Director
Kostis Tsantilas has over 15 years of expertise in informatics within the infrastructure industry. With a background in both computer engineering and informatics, as well as in Business Administration, Kostis possesses a strong foundation in both technical and business domains. He is committed to driving technological advancements and establishing fruitful collaborations, which has firmly positioned the company as a frontrunner in the informatics-driven infrastructure industry.
Giannis Manousakis, Head of Geospatial Engineering & Reality Modeling
Giannis has over 20 years working experience in private, academic, and public sectors gaining extensive consultancy experience in GIS and UAV projects on infrastructure, geotechnical and geological engineering, and disaster response and condition assessment. He is a certified UAV pilot and leads the Geomatics department with featured projects involving Reality Modeling, GIS development, remote sensing, and 3D visualizations. He has co-authored 10 scientific publications at international conferences and scientific journals on the use of GIS and UAVs in Greece and abroad.
Alexandros Tsavalas-Hardy, Head of Informatics
Alexandros has over 8 years of experience in developing web, mobile and desktop applications. He leads the Informatics department, has a strong background in Information Systems and Database Systems and Knowledge Management. He is also responsible for the company’s cyber-infrastructure systems. Alexandros also supervises the development and maintenance of customized software solutions ensuring that they meet client needs and align with business objectives. Alexandros has a record of pulling interdisciplinary teams together to ensure that the technology solutions deployed are effective and efficient. Alexandros is known for his technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a simple and understandable manner.