Giannis Ftaras
Building projects for the future.
I am a passionate Software Developer with several years of experience building PHP applications.
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About Me
Hi! I am Giannis and I love building projects that belong in the future with creative ideas! I am based in Thessaloniki, Greece and I started application development back in 2002 with C++ and VB (.NET). A few years later, I discovered the beauty of the internet and immediately saw the potential in it. That's when I started web development & engineering using PHP, HTML, CSS and Javascript.
My code tactics include OOP (Object Oriented Programming), security conscious development, great documentation and raw code without the usage of additional frameworks. The past couple of years I also took interest in information security, which managed to greatly improve the efficiency, scalability and security practices of my coding skills.
Here are a few technologies I’ve been working with recently:
- PHP
- Linux Administration
- Google Cloud
- DevOps
- HTML, CSS, JS / jQuery
- Wordpress / Woocomerce
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Where I've Worked
Senior Full Stack Developer @ Better Collective
June 2022 - Present
Responsibilities:
- Translate mockups to fully functional & pixel perfect features
- Work closely with designers, developers & other stakeholders to define technical requirements
- Ensure Cross device/browser compatibility and responsiveness
- Optimise performance & troubleshoot problems
Senior PHP Developer & DevOps Engineer @ Readnet Publications
March 2020 - June 2022
Responsibilities:
- PHP back-end & front-end development
- Cloud instances deployment & management
- Design and implementation of future projects
- Systems development life-cycle management
Achievements:
- Implement Enterprise grade network enginneering with scalability in mind
- Migrate third-party integrations to self-hosted services
- Automate cloud-hosting services balancing availability and cost efficiency
Webmaster & IT Department Manager @ PoliSafety GP
January 2017 - February 2020
Responsibilities:
- Server management and security auditing
- Web application development
- Local network maintenance and development
Achievements:
- IT Department productivity increased 80% in a span of 6 months
- Web application traffic increased 30% in a period of 6 months
IT Department Enginner @ Bar Association of Thessaloniki
September 2014 - July 2015
Responsibilities:
- Computer hardware maintenance
- Application development and maintenance
- Ensure local network functionality and expansion
Application Developer & Security Auditor @ First Instance Court of Thessaloniki
March 2014 - September 2015
Responsibilities:
- Development and maintenance of the main network
- Central database monitoring and network security auditing
- Application development and maintenance
Achievements:
- Network and application instabilities reduced 15% in a span of 6 months
03.
Things I've Built
04-a.
What I've Studied
Computer Engineering @ Delta Thessaloniki PIVT
October 2010 - June 2012
Troubleshooting electrical circuits using fault detection methods, basic to advanced usage of modern and older Operating Systems, structure and protocols of networks - are some of the main and most important topics in a two year learning curve.
Indicative study courses:
- Electronic Devices and Computer Engineering
- Network Infrastructures
- Elements of Technology Engineering & Electronic Provisions
- Microprocessor Architecture
- Digital & Analog Electronics
- Operating Systems (Windows, Windows Server, Linux, MS-DOS)
- Programming languages (C++, Assembly)
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Certifications
Google Cloud Infrastructure Modernization
January 2022
- Compute Engine management
- Kubernetes principals & deployment
- Networking fundamentals & Load Balancing
Cloud Computing Concepts @ University of Illinois
July 2015
- Orientation, Introduction to Clouds, MapReduce
- P2P Systems
- Key-Value Stores, Time, and Ordering
- Classical Distributed Algorithms
Network Security & Cryptography @ Stanford University
September 2014
- Secure Network Infrastructure
- Cryptography primitives
- Corporate software security
- Software security & debugging
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
June 2006
- IT & Telecommunications best practices
- PC and file management
- Office suite usage
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Languages I Speak
Greek: Native language
English: Proficient (Certified)
French: Mediocre
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What I Can Do
- Application development using Visual Basic & C# (.NET Framework / .NET Core)
- Server Administration with Apache, Nginx and IIS on Linux & Windows
- Technical and analytical skills on problem solving
- Network Administration
- PC software and hardware troubleshooting
- Image editing and processing: Adobe Photoshop
- Audio editing, mixing, recording and mastering using Adobe Audition
- Video editing and production on Sony Vegas
- Music composition, production & arrangement using FL Studio
- Assets and demo creation on Unreal Engine 4/5
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I Like
- Application & Network security
- Penetration Testing
- Script & automation development
- Socializing
- Watching movies
- Playing music
- Reading tech stuff
05. Say Hello
Get In Touch
Although I’m not currently looking for any new opportunities, my inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, don't hesitate and send me a message!
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