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Petros Valacheas

@petrosvalacheas

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Ambitious senior software engineer with strong problem-solving skills.

Greece

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects and continue to grow my skills.

I am a passionate and quick-learning senior software engineer with a robust background in software development, holding a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence from the University of Piraeus. My journey in technology began at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications at the University of Athens, where I honed my skills in various programming languages and frameworks.

Currently, I work at CODESEED in Athens, where I am responsible for implementing diverse software applications. My recent projects include developing a mobile application from the ground up using a modern tech stack, including FastAPI for backend development and React Native for the frontend. I take pride in ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of our primary web application, utilizing Django and PostgreSQL, and have successfully set up CI/CD pipelines on GitLab and AWS infrastructure.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to innovative projects in digital mental health and the online betting industry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve user engagement and ensure smooth operations. I am eager to leverage my skills and experience to tackle new challenges and contribute to impactful projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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CODESEED

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Responsible for implementing various software applications, including a new mobile application from the ground up, utilizing a modern tech stack. Designed and developed an AWS application with FastAPI endpoints, using React and WinUI3 for the frontend, catering to laser engraving software.

fastAPI Django SQLAlchemy PostgreSQL AWS Docker Celery Unit Testing Sentry

Software Engineer

FEEL THERAPEUTICS

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Worked on the Feel application, an innovative product which offers digital mental health care services. Contributed to the design and implementation of new features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve user engagement.

Python AWS Serverless Django SQL Unit Testing Sentry

Software Engineer

SG DIGITAL (DIVISION OF SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION)

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Worked on the Sportsbook platform for the online betting industry in a customer team supporting Paddy Power-Betfair, Fanduel and ISP pokerstars. Participated in the software development lifecycle, implementing new features, executing sprint tasks and conducting code reviews.

Java Spring Boot Python Docker SQL Unit Testing

Software Engineer

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (ITYE DIOFANTOS)

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Worked on Photodentro, the Greek national digital repository and also the Greek Ebooks Platform which hosts the ebooks for the primary and secondary education. Participated in the software development lifecycle and implemented new features for Ebooks Platform and Photodentro digital repository.

Java PostgreSQL Docker

Software Engineer Intern

UNIFY

Oct 2017 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Member of the OpenScape Business Team. Worked on providing Unittests for Core system components with Google Mock framework and contributed to the development of the team’s data tools and the creation of an offline application for displaying Telecom data.

C C++Python Git

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Piraeus

Master of Science, Software Development and Artificial Intelligence

Activities and societies: Developed an innovative information system for pre-hospital medical care. Provided guidance to BSc students for implementing their thesis.

Completed a Master of Science in Software Development and Artificial Intelligence. Conducted research for a master's thesis and contributed to the university's research lab.

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Bachelor of Science, Informatics and Telecommunications

Studied Informatics and Telecommunications, gaining a strong foundation in software development. Acquired problem-solving skills and a comprehensive understanding of the field.