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A timeline of my work experience, education, and volunteering efforts, showcasing my journey and growth as a developer.

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Full-Stack Developer - archo

Lead end-to-end website and product builds for clients, from architecture and UI engineering to deployment and optimization.

  • Shipped modern product applications and websites with a focus on performance and accessibility.
  • Built reusable frontend systems that reduced delivery time across projects.
  • Integrated APIs, CMS, and analytics tools for measurable growth outcomes.
  • Worked on the full stack, from frontend, to backend, to devops and infrastructure.

2025 - Present

Tech Lead - metatopia

Lead technical direction and implementation across project planning, architecture, and delivery.

  • Defined core architecture decisions and delivery priorities.
  • Coordinated implementation quality across frontend and backend.
  • Maintained velocity while aligning technical work with product goals.
  • Led and mentored junior developers on the team.
  • Along with company projects, I also worked on PoCs and internal tools.

2025 - Present

Jr Researcher - University of Macedonia

Contribute to academic and applied research initiatives with a focus on software quality, system design and data quality.

  • Supported research with technical analysis and prototype development.
  • Collaborated with faculty and teams on structured research tasks.
  • Translated research requirements into practical software deliverables.
  • Implemented various software and data quality tools and processes.

2025 - 2026

Tech Lead - pestview.io

Directed optimization, engineering execution and product delivery for pestview.io.

  • Owned technical planning and implementation strategy.
  • Drove feature delivery and platform stability through iterative releases.
  • Aligned product roadmap decisions with engineering feasibility.
  • Led and mentored junior developers on the team.
  • Worked with stakeholders to define the product roadmap and features.

Volunteering

Jun 2025 - Present

Legacy Member - Open Source UoM

While not as active as during undergraduate years, I continue as a Legacy Member and contribute whenever needed.

  • Remain involved in selected initiatives and mentoring support.
  • Contribute to the team where needed.
  • Maintain connection with the open-source community at UoM.

Sep 2022 - Jun 2025

Lead Software Developer - Open Source UoM

Actively involved as a key member of both the development and graphics teams across multiple projects and events.

  • Contributed across programming, design, and user-friendly interface development.
  • Helped organize major events and supported operational execution.
  • Promoted collaboration, inclusivity, and learning within the community.

2024

Event Organizer - FOSSCOMM 2024

Contributed to both technical and organizational aspects of the event.

  • Developed a complete open-source event management system to support organization needs.
  • Created most of the graphics and assets for the event.
  • Supported logistics, organization, and decision-making processes.

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

Event Organizer - KDE

Part of the Open Source UoM local organization team for KDE Akademy 2023.

  • Supported event planning and local organization tasks.
  • Helped coordinate team execution for the event.
  • Contributed to smooth delivery of the local hosting effort.

Education

2025 - 2027

Master's Degree

University of Macedonia - Software Engineering and Cloud

Focused on advanced software engineering practices, cloud systems, and scalable modern application architecture.

  • Specialized in software engineering and cloud-oriented technologies.
  • Expanded practical knowledge in architecture, delivery, and systems thinking.
  • Applied research and engineering methods to real-world software problems.

2020 - 2025

Bachelor in Computer Science

University of Macedonia, Department of Applied Informatics

Completed core computer science studies while actively contributing to student teams and collaborative initiatives.

  • Developed strong foundations in programming, software engineering, and data systems.
  • Stayed highly active in teams, projects, and peer-driven technical activities.
  • Built practical experience through teamwork, communication, and continuous delivery.

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