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Solving Problems Through Code

Software Development by Nikolaos Gkogktzilas

Welcome to my corner of the internet. I'm Nikos, a dedicated backend software developer with a passion for crafting efficient and scalable solutions. With years of experience in the industry, I specialize in architecting the backbone of web and mobile applications. From database design to server optimization, I handle it all. If you're looking for a reliable partner to bring your project's server-side to life, you're in the right place.

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Skills

I have learned a thing or two

PHP/Symfony

I have used PHP/Symfony for the last years. Have become very familiar with many of the commonly used packages. Additaly familiar with Laravel and CraftCMS.

SQL

I have used sql for literally every kind of project I have done. From side project to enterprise apps. So I have played with most of the major versions MySql, MariaDB, PostgreSQL.

Linux

Several years of experience using multiple distros like Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky both for personal and professional projects. Not a kernel developer but i can work my way around it :P

Public/Private Cloud

I have worked in a hosting provider managing servers but also worked in many companies working with public clouds like AWS and Google Cloud. Valuable experience to see both sides of the hosting world.

Data Science

Gained valuable knowledge in the process of creating ELT data pipelines with tools like Airflow and Kimball's dimentional modeling while creating an analytics platform for one of my employers.

Team Leadership

With my years of experience i can help teams with technical leadership and decision making as well as day to day management using Scrum and Agile principles.

Education

Formal Education and Professional Development

  Diplomas

 
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Bachelor in Informatics and Communications
2011 - 2018 , TEI of Central  Macedonia - Serres

The aim of the Department of Computer, Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering is to provide high-level education, creating engineers with high-level knowledge, skills and competences in science and in information technology, computers and telecommunications.
 

 
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Master in Banking, Financial Technology (FinTech) and Risk Management
2023 - Present, International Hellenic University - Thessaloniki

The International Hellenic University (IHU) MSc in Banking, Financial Technology and Risk Management programme is designed to offer graduates a thorough understanding of theory and practice in the areas of banking, financial technology (Fintech) and risk management. The programme provides graduates with a key set of skills and the real-world knowledge crucial to achieving success in their chosen career.

  Certificates

 

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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
2023 - Present, Linux Foundation - Online (WIP)

The Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) exam is ideal for candidates looking to validate their ability to proficiently install, configure, and operate Linux-based systems, whether on-premises or cloud-based.

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HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
2023 - Present, Certmetrics - Online (WIP)

Terraform Associate certification is for Cloud Engineers specializing in operations, IT, or development who know the basic concepts and skills associated with HashiCorp Terraform.

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
2023 - Present, AWS - Online (WIP)

This credential helps certified individuals showcase advanced knowledge and skills in providing complex solutions to complex problems, optimizing security, cost, and performance, and automating manual processes.

 

Education

Formal Education and Professional Development

  Diplomas

 
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Bachelor in Informatics and Communications
2011 - 2018 , TEI of Central  Macedonia - Serres

The aim of the Department of Computer, Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering is to provide high-level education, creating engineers with high-level knowledge, skills and competences in science and in information technology, computers and telecommunications.
 

 
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Master in Banking, Financial Technology (FinTech) and Risk Management
2023 - Present, International Hellenic University - Thessaloniki

The International Hellenic University (IHU) MSc in Banking, Financial Technology and Risk Management programme is designed to offer graduates a thorough understanding of theory and practice in the areas of banking, financial technology (Fintech) and risk management. The programme provides graduates with a key set of skills and the real-world knowledge crucial to achieving success in their chosen career.

 

 

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