Skill set
Romanos in a few words
With over 15 years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer and IT Consultant, I bring a deep understanding of technology and a passion for delivering tailored solutions that drive business success. My career has been defined by a commitment to excellence, adaptability, and innovation, helping organizations transform complex challenges into streamlined, impactful outcomes.
What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical expertise with strategic insight, ensuring that every solution aligns with both immediate needs and long-term goals. I have collaborated with diverse industries, crafting scalable, user-focused systems that enhance operations and create real value. Whether it’s building robust platforms, optimizing workflows, or guiding businesses through their digital evolution, I approach every project with dedication and a focus on achieving meaningful results. Let’s work together to bring your vision to life.
Experience
- MediahuisFull Stack Engineer / IT ConsultantPUBLISHINGSeptember 2021 - December 2024 (3 years and 3 months)Amsterdam, NetherlandsTechnical Leadership:- Spearheaded the refactoring of Mediahuis' main subscription shop, transforming it into a generic, performant, scalable solution for all our international brands. This initiative enhanced system flexibility, reduced code duplication, and significantly improved maintainability.- Provided technical direction and mentorship to development teams, ensuring alignment with best practices in coding standards, architecture, and operational workflows. Full-Stack Development and Solution Architecture:- Designed and implemented robust system architectures leveraging tools such as React.js, Next.js, Gatsby, Django, and AWS to build performant, secure, and user-centric applications.- Developed and deployed containerized solutions using Docker to ensure seamless integration and scalability across diverse environments.- Built end-to-end solutions, including front-end and back-end components, while emphasizing clean code and modular system design. IT Consulting and Strategy:- Acted as a strategic IT advisor, proposing and implementing IT strategies tailored to business goals and technological advancements.- Drove initiatives for improving operational efficiency by suggesting and instilling best practices in both technical execution and team collaboration. Team Leadership and Collaboration:- Led development teams, fostering a collaborative environment while managing timelines and delivering high-quality solutions.- Conducted code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality, readability, and scalability.- Actively participated in hiring processes, conducting interviews and evaluations for a variety of IT-related roles to build high-performing teams.
- myTomorrowsFull Stack Engineer / IT ConsultantMEDICALSeptember 2019 - December 2019 (3 months)Amsterdam, NetherlandsBy combining technical acumen, proactive problem-solving, and strong communication skills, I made an impact on myTomorrows' platform and team during my tenure. Namely:- Led the refactoring of the existing platform, significantly enhancing its performance, scalability, and maintainability.- Upgraded legacy systems to modern frameworks and tools, future-proofing the platform and ensuring minimal technical debt.- Applied forward-thinking strategies to prevent potential technical bottlenecks, ensuring smooth and efficient system operations.- Championed best practices in coding standards and ways of working, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the development team.- Quickly integrated into the development team and adapted to myTomorrows' workflow, providing immediate value to critical projects.
- FactureChief Technology OfficerOctober 2015 - September 2019 (3 years and 11 months)Athens, GreeceFor Facture (formerly The Artwishlist) I combined strategic vision, hands on technical expertise and team leadership to successfully build and scale a comprehensive technical ecosystem that supported the startup's objectives and long-term growth. End-to-End System Architecture and Development:- Designed and implemented the entire technical infrastructure from the ground up, establishing a robust foundation based on microservices architecture.- Built and deployed the back-end, front-end, and DevOps pipelines, ensuring a seamless and scalable system capable of supporting the startup's growth trajectory. Technical Leadership and Team Building:- Led the technical team, overseeing all aspects of development and operations while ensuring alignment with the company's vision and goals.- Actively participated in hiring and onboarding new team members, fostering a strong, collaborative team culture and building a high-performing technical workforce. Product Roadmap and Stakeholder Collaboration:- Collaborated with stakeholders to shape the product roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable technical strategies.- Played a pivotal role in defining technical priorities and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Hands-On Development and Decision Making:- Immersed myself in both back-end and front-end development, scripting, and DevOps, utilizing a wide range of tools, frameworks, and programming languages.- Leveraged this hands-on involvement to make informed, data-driven decisions that resulted in a resilient and scalable tech ecosystem. Infrastructure and DevOps Excellence:- Architected and maintained automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring fast, reliable deployments and minimizing downtime.- Established infrastructure capable of scaling efficiently to meet evolving demands.
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Education
- PhD (ABD), Computer Software EngineeringNational Technical University of Athens2013Automated building & interconnectivity of APIs using standardised schemas
- Ignite Accelerator United Kingdom2015
- BA & MSc, Electrical & Computer EngineeringNational Technical University of Athens2012BA & MSc, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Certifications
- Develop yourself from Data Analyst to Data Scientisticttrainingen.nl2023