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John Bertakis
Driving global growth for tech innovators through sales leadership and strategic vision.
Full time
On-site
Global technology executive with over 25 years of leadership across SaaS, AI, crypto, gaming, and enterprise tech. Led startups and scaleups from concept...
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My Career Journey
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SMG – Global Technology Advisory
Director & CEO (Consultant / Advisory)
Jan 2009 - Present | 17y 4m
Provided executive leadership and advisory services to technology startups and scaleups across Europe and APAC. Advised on sales strategy, commercialization, product development, and global market expansion....
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WhiteRabbit
Board Director
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 | 2y
Strategic advisor and board member for a Web3 venture. Advised on tokenomics, product strategy, and go-to-market planning. Secured partnerships, guided founders on operations and team development, and...
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Kryptos
Board Director
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 | 2y
Board member and strategic advisor supporting growth in crypto infrastructure and financial services. Provided leadership on product development, mentored founders, advised on financial structuring, and...
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CryptoLogic LDA
CEO / GM Sales & Operations
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 | 2y
Led development and commercialization of a crypto forensics and compliance platform. Built the company from concept to MVP, designed global sales strategy, coordinated cross-functional teams, secured accelerator...
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CryptCert Labs
CEO
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 | 3y
Led a blockchain startup focused on smart contracts, privacy technologies, and decentralized verification. Co-developed product architecture, built sales organization, established operational structure,...
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Playtech
Vice President Global Sales
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 | 1y
Directed global sales operations for casino, sports betting, and gaming platforms. Developed sales and marketing strategy, managed international business development, led enterprise engagements, and oversaw...
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Aristocrat Gaming
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 | 2y
Led international expansion of digital gaming platforms across North America, Asia, and EMEA. Negotiated large-scale contracts, developed digital gaming solutions, built industry relationships, and pioneered...
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Orange Business Services
ICT Consultant
Jan 2002 - Jan 2003 | 1y
Supported the transition of Equant into Orange Business Services. Delivered commercial and analytics initiatives, supported telecommunications projects, and assisted marketing and sales teams with go-to-market...
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DXC Technology
Technologist Consultant
Jan 1994 - Jan 2001 | 7y
Graduate program participant specializing in enterprise IT infrastructure and security. Led network transformations, supported global network services for BHP, contributed to public-sector RFPs, and developed...
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University of Wollongong
Academic Tutor
Jan 1997 - Jan 1998 | 1y
Delivered tutorials in Data Mining, Knowledge Management Systems, Cyber Security, and Internet Technologies.
Education
University of Wollongong
Information & Communications Technology
1998
Wollongong TAFE
Business Information Systems
1995
Wollongong TAFE
AI Information Systems
1994
Certifications & Qualifications
Outlier Ventures Accelerator Program
Outlier Ventures2023
Startup Accelerator Program
KTH Royal Institute of Technology2017
Language(s) I speak
English
Fluent