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Thanasis Koufos

@thanasiskoufos

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Junior web developer with security-focused background and proven results in web projects and operations.

Greece

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What I'm looking for

I seek a security-conscious development role where I can build web applications, improve CMS platforms, and grow in cybersecurity and secure operations.

I am a junior web developer with an MSc in Information Systems (Software Engineer) and a strong background in web development, WordPress/OpenCart, and MySQL. I combine hands-on CMS and custom-application delivery experience with a demonstrated history of managing classified information, personnel, and security operations.

I have driven revenue growth through web projects, co-founded and scaled a business to €3,000/month, and maintained 0% security incidents as a company Security Technician and military Security Officer. I am pursuing cybersecurity training and certifications to further strengthen my secure development and operations capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Junior Web Developer

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TechPlace

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years)

Built WordPress and OpenCart CMS projects integrated with MySQL, developed custom web applications that contributed to revenue growth, and maintained 0% security incidents as the company's Security Technician through regular monitoring and controls.

WordPress OpenCart MySQL PHP Web Security CMS Team Collaboration Linux

Call Center Representative

Cosmote-eValue

Sep 2015 - Apr 2024 (8 years 7 months)

Resolved 200+ customer issues daily with >90% efficiency and high satisfaction, and applied GDPR, multi-factor authentication, and role-based CRM access protocols to protect customer data.

Customer Support CRM GDPR)MFA Data Protection Communication GDPR

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Diktio-kathigiton.net

Aug 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years)

Co-founded and managed the business, growing revenue from €0 to €3,000/month within a year, onboarded 1,800+ certified teachers and served over 40,000 students while implementing robust website security and ensuring full legal and tax compliance.

Business Development WordPress Revenue Growth Onboarding Website Security Compliance Operations

Webmaster / Security Officer

Greek Army

Jun 2000 - Mar 2013 (12 years 9 months)

Managed web development and protected classified information, personnel, and facilities with 100% success over 13 years, led teams of 100+ personnel and served a 12-month NATO mission ensuring security compliance.

Web Development Information Security Classified Information Handling Team Leadership Bootstrap Relational Databases Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Patras (EKKEK Athena program)

Certificate, CyberSecurity

Activities and societies: Professional development in cybersecurity (in progress).

Undertook cybersecurity coursework through a program associated with the University of Patras (in progress).

Hellenic Open University

Bachelor of Defence, Bachelor of Defence Officer - Program Management

2020 - 2023

Activities and societies: Applied GDPR protocols and role-based CRM access; high customer satisfaction metrics.

Completed undergraduate studies while working, focusing on program management and customer-facing roles with applied GDPR and security practices.

Hellenic Military Academy

Program Management / Military Studies

2013 - 2015

Activities and societies: Managed personnel and security operations; served on a NATO mission.

Attended the Hellenic Military Academy with training in program management and security operations.

Udemy

Online Course Certificate, Web Development / Information Security

Activities and societies: Courses: The Complete Web Development Bootcamp; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preparatory training.

Completed online web development and security courses, including a comprehensive web development bootcamp and CISSP-related training.