Thomas Kalopitas
@thomaskalopitas
Junior software engineer building Java and Spring Boot applications, including CineMatch, a movie app integrating three external APIs.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
I built CineMatch, a university project using Java 17, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL. It includes user accounts, watchlists, favourites, and ratings persisted through Spring Data JPA.
For CineMatch, I integrated TMDB for movie search and details, Google Gemini to generate quiz questions, and Hugging Face to match a user's photo with a look-alike actor. I kept API keys and database credentials out of the source code using environment variables.
I also built World Clock & WeatherApp, a personal project with a layered Spring Boot application and a REST API for managing cities. It fetches live weather from OpenWeatherMap and refreshes it automatically every 10 minutes.
I'm a final-year Informatics, Computer & Telecommunications Engineering student at the International Hellenic University, with a junior software engineering role as my next step. I'm looking for remote or hybrid opportunities in Greece or abroad.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Waiter
Oasis
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Served customers in a fast-paced environment, building teamwork, communication and the ability to work under pressure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Hellenic University
Diploma (Integrated Master's), Informatics, Computer & Telecommunications Engineering
2022 -
Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Software Technologies, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Development Environments, Databases, Internet Technologies, Computer Networks, Network Security & Management.
Pursuing an Integrated Master's in Informatics, Computer & Telecommunications Engineering, with expected completion in 2028.
Lifelong Learning Centre, International Hellenic University
Structured Cabling, Fiber Optics & IP Camera Installation, Structured Cabling, Fiber Optics & IP Camera Installation
In progress: Structured Cabling, Fiber Optics & IP Camera Installation.
Coursera
AI Essentials, Artificial Intelligence
Completed AI Essentials certification in August 2026.
Cisco Networking Academy
Networking Basics, Networking
Completed Networking Basics certification.
Erasmus+
UAV Operations Training, UAV Operations
Completed UAV Operations Training as a civilian participant in a military programme.
Dahua Technology & TopVision
IP Camera & Security Systems Workshop, IP Camera & Security Systems
Completed IP Camera & Security Systems Workshop in October 2026.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GreeceAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
github.com/kalophss/Cinematch1Salary expectations
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