Alexandros Melidis is a political scientist-communications consultant specializing in open-electronic governance and political communication. He is an active member of the open government movement in Greece with 15 years of experience in the design and implementation of projects utilizing open technologies and open standards. Since 2021 he is the Director of the Open Technologies Alliance – GFOSS coordinating the strategic planning and operation of the company, its projects and policy proposals as well as activities with its shareholders in Greece and abroad to promote openness in public administration, education and business.