Vaios Kolofotias

I partner with startups and established organizations to navigate uncertainty and drive growth through strategic product leadership. As a certified Product Manager by Stanford and with experience as a Senior Technical Product Manager, I bring a structured methodology to every engagement, and I provide both advisory guidance and hands-on implementation.

Areas of expertise:

• Product Vision & Stra

Represent Lovable within the developer and product community, advocating for AI-assisted full-stack development and no-code/low-code workflows. Shared hands-on insights on building production-ready apps with LLMs, engage with technical audiences, and contribute user feedback to the product team — bridging real-world usage with product iteration.

Leading product strategy and development of an innovative dream journaling platform that transforms users' dreams into personalized AI-generated artwork, creating the world's first visual dream diary experience.

- Conceptualized and launched AI-powered dream visualization platform combining wellness psychology with generative art technology
- Architected full-stack solution using React/React Nati

The Builders Community is a collaborative space for early-stage founders and builders using Lovable to support each other, share progress, and accelerate their entrepreneurial journeys.

As Community Facilitator, I serve as the connector and catalyst that keeps our community thriving:

- Community Engagement & Growth: Foster authentic relationships among members, facilitate meaningful introduction

During my time at Nanocosmos, I served as Technical Product Manager at this pioneering company specializing in low-latency live streaming solutions that empower businesses to deliver seamless, real-time video experiences across various industries, including media, entertainment, education, and gaming.

Key achievements:
- Led comprehensive restructuring of company processes, enhancing efficiency a

Led end-to-end product development for two platforms (social network + service marketplace), managing cross-functional team of 14 people (7 engineers, 1 PO, 2 designers, 3 biz dev, 1 marketing).

Key Achievements:
- Grew marketplace supply from 0 to 150+ freelancers through data-driven GTM strategy and LinkedIn campaign
- Conducted 30+ user interviews implementing continuous discovery practices to

As a Freelance Technical Product Manager, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with various industry-leading companies, delivering innovative product solutions and driving strategic initiatives. Key collaborations include:

Worked as a Freelance Technical Product Manager / Senior Full-Stack Developer collaborating with various companies to deliver product solutions and drive strategic initiatives.

I effectively managed over 90 websites, enhancing their resilience and performance. I initiated a strategic move to cloud infrastructure, which mitigated the impact of constant DDoS attacks by 70%.

My role in setting up DevOps processes streamlined operations and improved website uptime by 95%. I developed robust APIs for seamless communication with in-house mobile apps and Sugar CRM, leading to

Executed freelance projects for individual and corporate clients, specializing in website modeling and development across full-stack deliverables. Worked with technologies including PHP, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, Django, and WordPress CMS.

I successfully executed projects for individual and corporate clients, specializing in website modeling and development. My technical prowess encompassed PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JS, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, Django, and WordPress CMS, leading to bespoke and highly functional websites.

Additionally, my entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding two startups, providing me with deep insights into busines

During my tenure at Try Catch, a premier technical hiring platform, I played a pivotal role in the recruitment process for software development positions across various European companies. My responsibilities and achievements in this role include:

- Conducted meticulous code reviews for over 10 job applicants, ensuring adherence to best practices in programming.
- Evaluated projects developed in

Led development for ATM software solutions for major banking clients as a Team Lead and Senior Activate Software Developer. Worked on standard ATM transactions and delivered features including Receipt by Email and an IRIS eye-scanning integration while managing a team of 8.

In my role as Team Lead and Senior Activate Software Developer at NCR Corporation, I have significantly contributed to the development and delivery of ATM software solutions for major banking clients.
My key responsibilities and accomplishments in this role include:

- Played an instrumental role in two major Activate (ATM Software solution) projects for Mashreq Bank (Dubai) and Qatar National Ba

In my dynamic role at the Software Engineering Lab under the guidance of Professor Ioannis Stamelos, I contributed significantly to a range of projects and initiatives, encompassing web development, project management, and teaching.

Software Engineer and Assistant Project Manager, in 3 EU funded projects

- Developed and managed server infrastructure (LAMP on Debian VPS) for three major EU-funde

Contributed to Software Engineering Lab projects, supporting web development, project management, and teaching-related work under Professor Ioannis Stamelos. Developed/managed infrastructure and built platforms using Joomla and WordPress while authoring documentation such as SRS and managing project schedules and risks across EU-funded initiatives.

Actively participated in The Centers of Excellence, are groups in Universities and Research Centers conducting the project "Electronic Services for the Development and Dissemination of Open Source ', which actions diffusion and promotion through conferences and events in ten thematic areas. At the same time, annually two rounds of seminars and a summer school code development (Summer Code Camp) ar

As a Co-Founder and Web Developer at DigiPulse Internet Services, I led and managed the full lifecycle development of a diverse array of websites and e-commerce platforms for both business and personal use.

My key contributions included:
- Comprehensive Project Management: Oversaw the entire development process from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring all client requirements were met and p

In my role as a Technical Support Agent at OTEplus, I was responsible for providing comprehensive remote technical support for a wide array of OTE's products and services, including ADSL and Internet TV.

My key responsibilities included:
- Expert Troubleshooting and Customer Assistance: Efficiently diagnosed and resolved technical issues related to ADSL connectivity and Internet TV services, ens

- Successfully executed a sophisticated upgrade of the university's news platform, which operates on the WordPress Content Management System (CMS).
- Ensured seamless integration and functionality retention of a highly customized calendar feature, crucial for categorizing and displaying articles across six major content categories.
This upgrade not only modernized the user interface but also enhan

During my tenure at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, specifically for the 47th and 48th editions, I was integral to the IT Department, providing crucial technical support and services. My responsibilities and contributions included:

- Successfully set up and maintained the festival's computer systems and network infrastructure, ensuring seamless digital operations throughout the even

Supported the IT department for the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, including maintaining computer systems and network infrastructure during the 47th and 48th editions. Provided press room IT support, handled system checks/troubleshooting, and coordinated technology needs across departments.

At I/O 2016, the Google Developers team announced the Associate Android Developer Certification. Then Udacity and Google immediately got to work developing new educational content that would equip developers with the competencies evaluated in that certification. It includes a completely overhauled Developing Android Apps course, with brand-new content covering the essential fundamentals you’ll nee

Earned a Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS). Coursework focused on computer science and information systems.

Earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Informatics. Studied foundational topics in informatics and computing.

I acquired my baccaulaureate with grade 18.9