Thanassis Parathyras is the co-founder of Stackmasters, the company behind Cycleops, a SaaS platform streamlining software deployment automation. With a strong foundation in cloud platform architecture and systems engineering, Thanassis combines deep technical expertise with a product-driven mindset. Since 2014, he has led cross-functional teams at Stackmasters to build and scale cloud management solutions, OpenStack deployments, and training programs for global markets. His earlier experience spans managing development teams for enterprise-grade solutions and contributing to R&D in areas such as web service orchestration, CUDA programming, and cybersecurity. As a startup founder and mentor, Thanassis brings a valuable blend of hands-on technical know-how and strategic product leadership.