George Filippakopoulos
65 Dyne Road, Brondesbury, London, NW6 7DR
Mobile: 079 8331 0945
E-mail: mail@gfilippakopoulos.net
Nationality: Greek
LinkedIn: George Filippakopoulos
Software Engineer
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Programing: C#, Linq, Java, SQL (MS SQL Server, My SQL), Bloomberg API, VBA Programing,
Action Script 3, C++, Database Design, UNIX shell scripting, Lisp, Prolog, Power Builder, Visual
Basic, Assembly Programming.
Web Development: Live streaming with real time graphics and consulting, ASP, HTML, CSS, XML,
PHP, JSP, Action Script 3, Java Script.
Software Engineering: Measures Models and Estimation Methods (Delphi – COCOMO II - PSP),
Engineering Models (Agile, Waterfall), System Analysis (ERD, DFD), Object Oriented Analysis &
Design (UML, Patterns, Frameworks, Corba), Tools (IBM Rational Rhapsody, MS Visio).
Multimedia: Adobe Premiere - Photoshop - Fireworks - Director - Flash, Cool Edit, Steinberg
Cubase, Corel.
EMPLOYMENT
7/2013 – Present
Finance System, London United Kingdom
Software Engineer (Freelancer)
Achievements:
 Effectively re-designed and gathered the requirements of the analysis, configuration, development,
testing, and deployment of a finance system involving Bloomberg API using C#, Linq, MS SQL (also
T-SQL), ASP and designed it in IBM Rational Rhapsody.
 Designed and implemented multi-threading classes using C# and Linq.
 Proposed, designed and successfully implemented optimization methods in C# and Linq to run the
application in less time.
 Designed and developed using Transact SQL – stored procedures for the application needs.
 Analysed, designed and implemented optimizations for new components of the system.
 Designed and developed an Error Report for the system using ASP and SQL.
 Designed and implemented in C# and ASP a Website Export option for the whole database using
new Excel format (.xlsx).
 Designed and implemented calculations using finance formulas imported from excel, with raw data
being fed from the Bloomberg API.
 Designed and developed reports with graphics (SSRS Report) using ASP and MS SQL.
 Proposed, designed and setup the SQL database to run from NAS.
5/2014 - 12/2014
VME Recording Studio - Online shop, Athens Greece
Software Engineer IT Administrator
Achievements:
 Proposed and re-designed involving C#, SQL, ASP techniques for new CRM of the company.
 Proposed, analysed, designed and developed web sites according to customer needs, involving web
techniques ASP, PHP, SQL, CSS and WordPress.
 Data migration from old e-shop, MySQL to new MS SQL database.
 Proposed and set up a Virtual Private Server with CentOS for livestreaming and web hosting.
 Designed and implemented remotely studio recording.
 Proposed, designed and implemented a lot of hardware optimization for better performance
improvement in the servers of vendors at recording studios.
 Proposed, designed and implemented real time streaming with real time graphics on European Music
day on 16/6/14
 Proposed and implemented client facing for Google advertisements for stakeholders.
 Efficiently implemented SEO optimization in web sites.
 Provided IT Services supporting the LAN and the applications of the studio.
 Implemented master video recordings with effects from live streams using Adobe Premiere tool.
1/2014 - 4/2014
National Greek Opera, Athens Greece Lighting Console Programmer (Contract)
Achievements:
 Programmed consoles in different theatres for the theatrical themes of The Barber of Seville,
Interactive Opera in primary schools.
 Designer and console programmer of theatrical lighting.
 Lighting Teacher: Taught children about the role of lighting specialist - programmer in Opera.
9/2011 - 12/2013
Achievements:
DataLabs S.A., Athens Greece
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Software Engineer - IT Administrator
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Analysed, optimized and developed system for finance involving C#, SQL Server, ASP.
Designed and developed a backup system for a petrol station system developed in Java and
designed in MS Visio.
Participated in the analysis and implementation of the petrol station system written in Delphi.
Proposed an analysis of how to avoid sabotage of the fuel quality in the petrol station system.
Designed and set up a telemetry system for a solar park.
Suggested and implemented a remote control via internet for a medium voltage relay.
Proposed and set up a Virtual Private Server with CentOS for web hosting.
Designed and developed web sites for clients utilizing web technologies including Joomla,
WordPress, PHP and CSS.
1/2009 - 8/2011
Demosthenis Andritsos Accounting & Consulting Office, Athens Greece
Software Engineer - IT Administrator
Achievements:
 Set-up and supported: a Panorama Softone ERP Application, an SQL Server for ERP Application,
a PBX telephone centre for pc.
 Designed and supported the LAN of the company.
 Optimized techniques in SQL for storage and backup.
 Configured the router to run the ERP from outside.
5/2008 - 12/2008
Intralot S.A., Athens Greece Lottery Applications Expert Key brand: Intracom S.A.
Achievements:
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Lottery Applications Expert: Tested and supported the lottery and betting system of the OPAP Greek
National Lottery.
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Was leader in tests for OPAP for their reclaimed bets system.
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Performed successful tests of the OPAP reclaimed bets system in 20/08/2008.
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Built advanced test plans, strategic tests of the system, test analysis, feedbacks in the development
team.
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Proposed optimizations for better runs and front end views of the system.
Work during Education of BSc degree: Athens Greece
10/2003 - 10/2006
Lighting Programming Console Installation, Programmer, Electrical Installer,
Lighting Artist
Achievements:
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Programmer – Installer - Lighting: Programmed light consoles, electrical installations at night clubs
and special lighting for entertainers.
1/2002 - 7/2002
MaM MaM Restaurant , Athens Greece
Web Site developer
Achievements:
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Summer Internship: Designed a web site for promotion of the restaurant involving Java Script and
pure HTML.
9/2000 - 12/2001
Kalabokis Tutorial School, Athens Greece System Administrator – Teacher
Achievements:
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Technical Support: Designed the local area network and assembled computer systems.
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Computer Teacher: Taught children how to use internet and Windows operating system.
References upon request
EDUCATION
2007 – 2011 School of Computer Science - Faculty of Science - University of Hertfordshire, England
 MSc in Software Engineering with Pass.
 Dissertation: Multi-modal and multi-media user interfaces for people with accessibility problems Dyslexia.
 Programming: Java, Director.
 Measures and Models for Software Engineering: Engineering Models (Agile, Waterfall),
Estimation Methods (Delphi – COCOMO II - PSP).
 Multimedia: Human Computer Interaction, Video Editing - Adobe Premiere, Director, Podcasting,
Webcasting, Photo Editing.
2002 – 2005 School of Computer Science - Faculty of Science - University of Hertfordshire, England
 BSc in Computer Science with Third Class Honours.
 Dissertation: Z80 Microchip Simulator Application.
 Programming: Java, C, C++, SQL, HTML, Visual Basic, Power Builder, Lisp, Prolog.
 System & Networks: Bourne – C shells scripts, pipes - threads with C programming, Network
Protocols, OS Architecture, Computer Architecture, UNIX and Windows.
 System Requirements and Analysis: DFDs, ERDs, UML, Z language, Rational Rose, Visio.
 Business Issues: Knowledge of basic principles of Management, Marketing and Economics.
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