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Hi, I'm Manos.

Software Engineer

Building scalable React apps & AI-powered web experiences. Passionate about clean architecture and modern frontend engineering.

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A bit about me

I'm a Software Engineer from Crete, Greece with a strong focus on React and modern frontend development. I hold an MSc in Computer Science specializing in Information Retrieval from the University of Crete.

I've worked across startups and established companies, building everything from SaaS platforms to AI-powered applications. I care deeply about performance, clean architecture, and user experience. I'have done research in knowledge graphs and semantic web technologies — combining my academic background with practical engineering.

When not coding, I enjoy exploring new technologies and creating side projects that challenge me to learn and grow. The rest of my time is spent on traveling and watching sports.

📍 Currently at XM as a Software Engineer.

Where I've worked

Software EngineerCurrent

XM

Nov 2025 — Present

Athens, Attiki (Remote)

Developed and maintained scalable React applications with reusable components and hooks-based architecture
Integrated RESTful APIs handling async data flows, error states, and data transformations
Performed code reviews, optimized performance, and contributed to clean frontend architecture

Software Engineer

Lateralus Ventures

Apr 2025 — Dec 2025

Athens, Attiki (Remote)

Built AI-powered web apps with React/Tailwind, integrating LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, Lovable) for chatbots, document analysis, and text generation
Designed state machines (XState) to manage complex UI flows — multi-step forms, real-time dashboards
Optimized LLM API calls with prompt engineering and caching, cutting latency while maintaining cost efficiency

Frontend Developer

Epignosis Learning Technologies

Nov 2022 — Apr 2024

Athens, Attiki (Remote)

Improved UX with responsive design practices, decreasing bounce rate and increasing session duration
Developed new SaaS platform features, growing active users and increasing engagement metrics
Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve technical issues, improving customer satisfaction

Teacher Assistant & Researcher

University of Crete

Feb 2021 — Mar 2024

Heraklion, Crete

Conducted research on knowledge graphs and SPARQL, resulting in a master's thesis and peer-reviewed publication
Led interactive workshops in Java programming, increasing student participation and success rates

Frontend Developer

Conveos

Jul 2021 — Nov 2022

Heraklion, Crete (Remote)

Optimized UX on 3 frontend React projects, increasing user engagement metrics
Created a reusable web component library, streamlining development time across future projects

Things I've built

May 2026 - Present

AI Tech News Feed

Real-time news feed web app using React and OpenAI API to summarize and categorize tech news articles, with user-customizable topics and sentiment analysis.

ReactPythonOpenAI APIFastAPI

February 2026 - Present

Bado Trivial - Quiz Nights (Maintainer/Developer)

Webpage for hosting quiz nights, built with React and Tailwind CSS, showcasing my ability to create engaging user interfaces and manage open-source projects.

Next JSTailwind CSSAnimationsCloudflare

June 2025 - October 2024

Building Materials Webpage

A responsive website for a building materials company, built with WordPress and custom themes, demonstrating my skills in web design, SEO optimization, and content management.

WordpressHostingResponsive DesignSEO

Check my GitHub for more projects