
Christos Savva
@christossavva
I build customer-facing automations and cloud software that turn complex operational workflows into reliable systems.
What I'm looking for
At Thoughtful AI, I built and deployed a prior-authorization automation bot for a major U.S. pediatric autism therapy provider, automating more than 80% of a high-volume insurance workflow.
I've delivered custom operational platforms for Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and 20+ consulting clients, including a multi-tenant SaaS product used by 500+ users. I work end-to-end, from customer discovery and architecture through production rollout and support.
I combine Python, FastAPI, React, AWS, RPA, and systems integration experience with a Chartered Accountant background, helping teams turn messy processes into practical, scalable software.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Principal Engineer
Velistar Consulting & Solutions
Nov 2014 - Present (11 years 11 months)
Founded and ran an independent software consultancy delivering custom business solutions to 20+ international clients. Designed and built a multi-tenant SaaS platform for an operational risk management consultancy, now used by 500+ users.
Forward Deployed Engineer
Thoughtful AI
Sep 2025 - Apr 2026 (7 months)
Served as FDE on a flagship deployment at a large U.S. pediatric autism therapy provider, owning the end-to-end build of a prior-authorization automation bot. Drove the bot from discovery to production with 80%+ process automation, reducing turnaround time and freeing clinical operations staff.
Senior Software Engineer
Beezwax Datatools, Inc.
May 2018 - Sep 2025 (7 years 4 months)
Delivered custom project and operational management systems for enterprise teams at Apple and Kaiser Permanente, replacing spreadsheet-based workflows with integrated platforms. Designed integrations with Box, AWS S3, and AWS Lambda, and mentored junior developers.
Executive Director
Cyprus Astronomy Organisation
Jun 2016 - Oct 2021 (5 years 4 months)
Led strategy, outreach, and educational programming for a national astronomy non-profit, directing public-facing events and school programs to grow community engagement.
Led financial audits and business consulting engagements across multiple industries, managing procurement tenders, compliance reviews, and project proposals as part of client delivery teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Computer Science
2022 - 2024
Activities and societies: Coursework: NLP, Knowledge-Based AI, Software Architecture & Design, Machine Learning for Trading, Distributed Systems, Network Security, Data & Visual Analytics, AI Ethics.
MSc in Computer Science with specializations in Interactive Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence.
Udacity
Nanodegree, Computer Science
2019 - 2021
Completed Nanodegrees in Intermediate Python and React.
University of Central Lancashire
Diploma of Higher Education, Astronomy
2007 - 2014
Diploma of Higher Education in Astronomy from the University of Central Lancashire.
ICAEW
Fellow Chartered Accountant, Accounting
2007 - 2012
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) designation from ICAEW.
University of Bath
Master of Science, Accounting & Finance
2008 - 2009
MSc in Accounting & Finance with a dissertation on chaos, fractals and long memory in international stock markets.
University of Bath
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
2005 - 2008
BSc in Mathematics from the University of Bath.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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