Georgios Sfakianakis - Senior Software Engineer

Q: Where is Georgios based?

Georgios is based in Zürich, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Georgios speak?

Georgios speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Georgios have?

Georgios has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Georgios has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Georgios may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Georgios's latest experience?

Georgios's most recent position is Senior Software Engineer at UBS Bank .

Q: What companies has Georgios worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Georgios has worked for UBS Bank , Julius Baer Bank , and Brusa Electronics .

Q: Which industries is Georgios most experienced in?

Georgios is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Education , and Banking and Finance . Georgios also has some experience in Information Technology and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Georgios most experienced in?

Georgios is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Information Technology . Georgios also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Georgios worked in recently?

Georgios has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Georgios worked in recently?

Georgios has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Zürich, Switzerland

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Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 5 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Software Engineer

UBS Bank

Implementations of a code refactoring framework able to refactor thousands of repositories leveraging Generative AI
Use Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), Java and Typescript in Azure Cloud (Data Lake, VMs, AI) and GitLab infrastructure
Mentoring and pair programming
Obtained Azure AI-900 and AI-102 certifications

Feb 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 11 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Security Software Engineer - CyberSecurity

Julius Baer Bank

High level and low-level design of Splunk SOAR playbooks
Design and implementation of third party integrations using APIs (Python 3.13, FastAPI, PySpark)
Leverage PySpark for data intensive applications
Development of Splunk Enterprise apps using React framework (Typescript, Javascript)
Integration with LLMs to increase the efficiency of the security analyst
Data and configuration management (ITIL), requirements engineering
Task allocation, scheduling and planning in an agile environment
Planning of new releases and monitoring of applications

May 2020 - Jan 2023

2 years 9 months

Sennwald, Switzerland

Senior System Software Engineer

Brusa Electronics

Design, modelling and realization of next generation DC-DC and AC-DC converters for automotive applications
Built automated measurement systems in Python (PyMeasure)
System development and modelling in Python (Pandas, SciPy, NumPy, Matplotlib, FastAPI)
Design tools development in Python and MATLAB using object oriented programming
Performed microprocessor code and design reviews in C
Defined tasks, scheduled and assigned work to team members

Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

8 months

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Technical University of Eindhoven

Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

1 year 4 months

Software Engineer

Horizen

Developed an open source light wallet named Arizen for Horizen (ZEN) cryptocurrency using Electron framework (Javascript)
Designed and implemented new features
Maintained and refactored code
Provided user support and bug fixes via the GitHub community

Jun 2014 - Sep 2019

5 years 4 months

Eindhoven, Netherlands

PhD Candidate

Technical University of Eindhoven

This work focused on the design, modelling and implementation of high frequency, high current DC-DC power converters for automotive applications funded by the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Initial Training Network initiative of the European Commission
Resulted in seven publications in international conferences and a PhD thesis titled 'Modelling and Modulation Schemes for Multi-Level Dual Active Bridge Converters'
Developed a design platform in MATLAB (object oriented programming), Python and C/C++
Optimized computationally intensive code in C/C++
Presented papers in four international conferences
Coordinated research among a sub-group of four PhD students and supervised three MSc students

Sep 2013 - May 2014

9 months

Västerås, Sweden

Associate Scientist

ABB Corporate Research

Modeled Si IGBTs
Implemented test circuits in the high power laboratory
Developed microprocessor software in C for IGBT driving

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Athens, Greece

Volunteer

National Technical University of Athens

Participated in the development of a plug-in electric prototype vehicle which competed in the European fuel economy contest (Shell Eco Marathon), ranking 18th with 390 km/kWh
Programmed microprocessor in C

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Education, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Energy.

Automotive

Education

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Research and Development, and Project Management.

Product Development

Information Technology

Research and Development

Project Management

Summary

Mastering Complexity, Delivering Simplicity.

Results-driven engineer seeking to leverage proven expertise in Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask), JavaScript (React), and C/C++ to deliver coding excellence in a software engineering role. Skilled in implementing large-scale code refactoring frameworks powered by Generative Al (Large Language Models LLMS), utilizing Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI) within Azure Cloud environments integrated with GitLab DevOps infrastructure. Experienced in Security Engineering and Generative Al. Interested in the responsible development of Al systems and aligned with the mission of building safe, steerable Al. Problem solver, self-disciplined, and strong communicator with a focus on aligning technical solutions with business strategy and goals.

Skills

Python 3.13 (Django, Flask, Fastapi, Pandas, Celery, Pyspark)
Matlab/Simulink, C, C++
Java, Javascript (Es6, Electron), Typescript
Llms, Chatgpt, Openapi, Langchain
Sql, Css, Html, Orm Libs, Redis
Aws, Gcp & Azure
Debugging Proficiency
Linux, Devops, Ci/Cd, Docker, Git, Gitops, Jenkins, Pulumi, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes
Design Skills, Mvc & Mvt Architectures
Project Management (Jira, Kanban, Scrum)
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
Organizing, Planning
Fast Learning & Eagerness To Learn
Communication & Collaboration
Mentoring
Self Disciplined - Independent
Results & Goal Oriented
Decision Making

Languages

Greek

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2019

Technical University of Eindhoven

PhD · Power Electronics · Eindhoven, Netherlands

Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

MSc (Exchange) · Electrical and Computer Engineering · Stockholm, Sweden

Oct 2007 - Jun 2013

National Technical University of Athens

MSc & BSc · Electrical and Computer Engineering · Athens, Greece

Certifications & licenses

CISSP

Microsoft AI-102

Microsoft AI-900

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Automotive 10 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Greece)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Software Engineer, Senior Security Software Engineer - CyberSecurity, Senior System Software Engineer

Main industries Automotive, Education, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

June 2026

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Where is Georgios based?

Georgios is based in Zürich, Switzerland.

What languages does Georgios speak?

Georgios speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Georgios have?

Georgios has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Georgios has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Georgios may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Georgios be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Georgios would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Software Engineer, Senior Security Software Engineer - CyberSecurity, Senior System Software Engineer.

What is Georgios's latest experience?

Georgios's most recent position is Senior Software Engineer at UBS Bank.

What companies has Georgios worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Georgios has worked for UBS Bank, Julius Baer Bank, and Brusa Electronics.

Which industries is Georgios most experienced in?

Georgios is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Education, and Banking and Finance. Georgios also has some experience in Information Technology and Energy.

Which business areas is Georgios most experienced in?

Georgios is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Information Technology. Georgios also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Georgios worked in recently?

Georgios has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Automotive.

Which business areas has Georgios worked in recently?

Georgios has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Georgios's education?

Georgios holds a Doctorate in Power Electronics from Technical University of Eindhoven, a Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and a Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering from National Technical University of Athens.

Does Georgios have any certificates?

Georgios has 3 certificates. These include: CISSP, Microsoft AI-102, and Microsoft AI-900.

What is the availability of Georgios?

Georgios will be available part-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Georgios?

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