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Nick Koumaris

@nickkoumaris

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I'm a software engineer and educator transitioning into GRC, SOC, and cybersecurity analyst roles.

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a remote or hybrid junior GRC Analyst, SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, or Information Security role where I can apply my technical background to risk management, security operations, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF.

I've spent 13+ years building technical products, including an Arduino-based game that reached 8 million downloads worldwide.

At educ8s.com, I've worked as a Software Engineer since 2013, with experience in Kotlin, Android development, and information security. I also built educ8s.tv into a large Arduino-focused YouTube channel with 130,000 subscribers, teaching programming and electronics to a global audience.

Through Programming with Nick, I create practical, beginner-friendly programming tutorials and break complex concepts into accessible lessons.

I'm now applying my software, embedded systems, and secure communications background to cybersecurity, with a focus on GRC, risk management, security operations, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF. My MSc thesis involved a secure C# chat application using an FPGA with hardware-based cryptographic algorithms and real-time algorithm switching.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Programmer & Video Creator

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Programming with Nick

Sep 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

👨‍💻 YouTube Content Creator | Programming Enthusiast | Educator 🎥

🔹 About Me 🔹

Welcome to my world of code! I'm Nick Koumaris and I'm passionate about demystifying the world of programming. As the creator behind Programming With Nick, a thriving YouTube channel dedicated to programming video tutorials, I'm committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in th

Python C++Game Development Video Editing

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Software Engineer

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educ8s.com

Jul 2013 - Present (13 years 3 months)

Worked as Software Engineer at educ8s.com.

Kotlin Android

Computer Teacher

Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs

Feb 2007 - Jun 2013 (6 years 4 months)

Worked as Computer Teacher at Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Aspete

Pedagogy certificate program

2011 - 2012

University of Piraeus

Master's degree, Embedded Systems

2008 - 2010

Thesis: Designed and implemented a secure chat application (C#) that routed messages through an FPGA (Xilinx) running custom C software with two hardware-implemented cryptographic algorithms, supporting real-time, user-selectable algorithm switching. It was an early exploration of crypto-agility through hardware-software co-design.