Manos Chatzopoulos

CEO, Parkzen Division @Parking Guidance Systems

Baton Rouge, LA, US

As CEO of the ParkZen division at Parking Guidance Systems, I oversee the expansion and innovation of smart, AI-powered software-centric parking solutions designed to modernize the way parking is managed and experienced across the U.S.Following the PGS-ParkZen merger, I’ve focused on scaling our data-driven mobility platform into new verticals—universities, municipalities, airports, and commercial real estate—while integrating ParkZen\'s AI-powered parking intelligence into PGS’s broader ecosystem of solutions.I oversee a talented and growing software development team responsible for delivering seamless mobile-first technologies, from real-time parking availability to predictive analytics and enterprise dashboards. Together, we’re committed to transforming parking into a user-friendly, operationally efficient experience through machine learning, mobile sensing, and powerful SaaS tools.We\'re proud to be at the forefront of a smarter, more connected parking future—where software, not concrete, is the foundation for growth.

University of Crete

Bachelor of Science (BS)

The University of Texas at Austin

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The University of Texas at Austin

Master of Arts (M.A.)