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Danai Aristeridou

Hi folks!

I am Danai Aristeridou!

I'm a strategic AI Product Owner with a background in data science and product management. I'm based in Thessaloniki, Greece.

I love working at the intersection of tech and business, helping teams turn complex ideas into real, impactful products.

I’m highly experienced in translating between technical teams and business goals, and I truly enjoy guiding projects from early ideas all the way to launch.

I'm especially passionate about creating great user experiences and using design thinking and data to solve real-world problems.

I thrive in fast-moving environments where collaboration, creativity, and smart solutions really make a difference.

πŸ’₯ What I Do

Currently, I’m working as an AI Product Owner at Kaizen Gaming, leading the product vision for AI-driven CRM tools.

Key achievements/responsibilities:

  • Led AI-driven CRM/Risk/Payments product visions and roadmaps focused on customer retention and engagement.
  • Orchestrated the revamp of the withdrawal system to minimize downtimes and improve the customer experience.
  • Delivered E2E churn marketing plans, boosting retention by at least 1.7%.
  • Revamped the real-time rewarding mechanism and reduced time to next real money activity by 77%.
  • Delivered bonus abuse detection mechanisms reducing PnL cost per fraudster by over 53%.
  • Led operational efficiency initiatives improving team time usage by over 80%.
  • Collaborated with engineering, data science, and operational teams. Fostered strong stakeholder relationships. Guided and mentored product analysts.
  • Drove A/B testing experiments and opportunity assessments.
  • Established KPIs and reporting frameworks and led design thinking workshops.

Previously, I worked at Pfizer’s CDI, first as a Data Science Sr. Associate and later as a Data Science Manager, where I:

  • Promoted 2 times (Associate -> Sr. Associate -> Manager)
  • Transitioned into AI-focused product management responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with clinical directors by translating complex data into product insights.
  • Managed and mentored an AI team.
  • Led the end-to-end development of the Patient Journey Analytics Suite, from product discovery to launch, driving strong scientific outcomes in patient adherence.
  • Designed and implemented products to identify high-risk Atrial Fibrillation patients early, facilitating proactive interventions via national healthcare system integration.
  • Developed GenAI tools to facilitate the hiring process
 πŸ‘‰ You can find more about my journey here my CV

πŸŽ“ My Academic Journey

  • MBA in Business Administration – Hellenic Open University (2024)
  • MSc in Internet & WWW – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2018)
  • BSc in Applied Informatics – University of Macedonia (2016)

πŸ’‘ What I Bring to the Table

  • Love for data, design thinking, and lean product development
  • Balance of technical + strategic skills (Python, SQL, roadmaps, experimentation)
  • Certified in CSPO, PSPO I & II, Lean Six Sigma
  • A curious mindset and strong execution ability

🧢 A Few Things I Love

  • Traveling and experiencing new cultures
  • Sailing ⛵ – my new passion
  • Yoga
  • Pottery
  • Knitting (even if I rarely finish my projects πŸ˜„)

πŸ“– My Publications

πŸ‘‰ Check them out here

πŸ”— Let's Connect

If you’re into data, product thinking, or just want to say hi — I’d love to hear from you.

πŸ“§ Email: aristeridoudanai@gmail.com

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