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Nikos Sapountzis

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Machine Learning / Data Engineer building leakage-safe sports prediction pipelines, including a calibrated CS2 pricing model with a 0.594 locked-test log loss.

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On my CS2 Esports Pricing Model Pipeline, I built a DuckDB-based warehouse and leakage-safe map-level training datasets. I developed a calibrated logistic-regression pricing model that reached a locked-test log loss of 0.594.

I implemented walk-forward validation, validation-only calibration selection, and model-governance controls to avoid overfitting and hindsight-driven promotion.

For my NBA Player Props ML Pipeline, I built a dataset with about 112K rows and 900+ features, and designed six-fold walk-forward validation with no look-ahead bias. I also implemented multi-layer leakage detection and synthetic sportsbook modeling.

During my IT Systems Support military service, I developed and managed databases and IT systems using MS Access, SQL, and Excel. I automated examination processes with Visual Basic and Python scripts, and published results through a WordPress CMS portal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MS

IT Systems Support

Military Service

Dec 2024 - May 2025 (5 months)

Developed and managed databases and IT systems using MS Access, SQL and Excel. Automated examination processes with Visual Basic and Python scripts, reducing manual work.

PU

Software Testing Intern

Pureprofile

Nov 2022 - Apr 2023 (5 months)

Performed manual testing on web and desktop applications. Designed and executed test cases based on functional requirements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UT

University of Thessaloniki

Bachelor of IT Engineering, IT Engineering

2017 - 2024

Bachelor of IT Engineering degree from the University of Thessaloniki from 2017 to 2024. Diploma thesis on an online auction website using HTML5, JavaScript, and MySQL.

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