Hi, I’m Kostas and I love tech.
I report on it, project-manage cool things based on it, provide services for it.
I was born in Athens, Greece, where I am currently based. Traveled around the world, tried my hand at a few different things, settled on the one I always loved most: crafting text.
Scroll down to find out more, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
TL;DR version: tech journalist for 29 years focusing on computing, gadgets, home cinema and gaming – also covering the IT, Internet and telecom industries.
Specializing in market analysis, product reviewing, commentary, special features, shopping guides. Worked in practically all types of media, from newspapers and magazines to TV and the Web.
Also: business consultant for more than 15 years, native content editor for 9 years, press officer for 7 years, ad copy and operation manual translator for 5 years, all for Greek and multinational companies.
Plus: project manager on a variety of assignments, ranging from corporate sites or content portals to Web services and mobile apps.
Longform version: this page.
Currently general manager of Athinorama Digital / editor of Athinorama Tech / curator of Farkonas.gr / project manager of great things forthcoming.
Swiss army knife/team player, obsessive with details/aware of deadlines, always looking for the next cool thing to help happen.
News Reporting
Concise, to-the-point, fact-based articles on a wide variety of topics ranging from IT and telecoms to personal tech and digital entertainment.
Industry Analysis
Insightful, argument-based, thought-provoking commentary on tech and digital entertainment industry developments, as well as corporate, product or commercial strategy.
Special Features
Comprehensive, multi-part, sponsored-driven articles focusing on specific tech subjects of interest to the mainstream audience or specialized audiences e.g. “Wireless Home Network: Fast and Secure, How?”, “High Resolution Audio: The Real Story”, “Laptops, Tablets or Hybrids for Work?”, “4K and HDR Picture, explained”, “Video Game Awards 2019-2020”.
Shopping Guides
Informative, helpful buying advice on numerous product categories e.g. “Best-Value Smartphones for Everyone”, “Digital Photography – Summer 2019 Edition”, “Back to School 2019: Top Products for Students”, “Best TVs and Projectors for 4K/HDR Movies”.
Product Reviewing
Impartial, detailed evaluation of tech products ranging from smartphones and tablets to media players or TVs, gadgets and computers to peripherals or accessories, movies to video games.
Press Releases & Promotional Material
Clear, expressive, non-boring copy for use in announcements, statements, news releases, advertisements or any other kind of promotional material.
Native Content
Unique, carefully crafted articles about any subject related to tech, comms, digital culture and entertainment, tailored to match the kind of publication they will appear in.
Translation
English to Greek/Greek to English accurate, professional-level translation of any kind of text, including material relying extensively on tech or science terminology.
Project Management
Concept presentation, time planning, task assigning, scheduling, progress tracking, reporting, testing and launching for Web sites/portals, mobile & TV apps
Website Creation & Management
Outline and structure, design and graphics, building and implementation of basic to intermediate-level websites of any kind (WordPress platform).
For collaboration inquiries, project estimates or any other questions you might have, drop me a line anytime. Random thoughts and heartfelt wishes also welcome!
Farkonas.net 