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Takis Diakoumis

Sr Director, Engineering | Instructure

A technology evangelist with 25 years of experience, Takis Diakoumis has built and led high-performing technical teams across diverse sectors, from finance and government to healthcare and higher education. Notably, he spearheaded the initiative for Australia's first open MOOC platform.

Takis thrives on building innovative and disruptive solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences. With a passion for emerging technologies like self-sovereign identity, he excels at translating complex concepts into compelling narratives. Driven by intuition and an authentic desire to drive innovation, Takis is dedicated to making significant contributions to the global digital credentialing ecosystem with Instructure.

More From Takis Diakoumis

Jun 08, 2026
Digital credentials and the future of learner recognition
As lifelong learning becomes a strategic priority across Asia-Pacific, higher education leaders have an opportunity to make learner capability easier to recognise, share, and trust. Higher education leaders don’t need to be persuaded that lifelong learning has become part of the strategic work of their institutions. They’re already seeing its importance in conversations about employability, workforce relevance, and the changing expectations learners bring to higher education. The next Read More...