Colonel Chochtoulas graduated from the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) Academy in 1999, with a degree in Logistics. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Hellenic Open University, and his subject matter expertise is in the Areas of Information Systems Security and Database Design and Administration. He initially served as a programmer and thereafter as a Database and System Administrator of HAF’s proprietary Logistics Information System in Elefsis Air Base. His previous assignment was at the HAF Supply Depot as Director of the IT Department. While at the JAPCC, he was the Cyberspace SME. Now he works as an Information Security Officer at the European Union Agency.