Nikos Efstathakis
Lead Software Engineer
Thessaloniki
Summary
Software Engineer with 9 years of experience in developing, maintaining, and improving desktop applications. Proficient in C++ and Python for scripting, with experience maintaining legacy C code.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Software Engineer
BETA CAE Systems
01.2021 - Current
- Develop new features and maintained existing C++ 17 code.
- Developed tests using the Catch framework to prevent regressions and ensure code reliability.
- Enhanced the UI of existing tools and refactored code following design pattern principles to improve readability and extensibility. Made a demo presentation to showcase the enhanced user experience in the 9th Before Reality Conference of BETA CAE Systems.
- Developed and documented an algorithm for automatic detection of elongated parts in a general structure, significantly reducing user selection time.
Software Engineer II
BETA CAE Systems
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Maintained and improved legacy C code to enhance functionality and performance.
- Implemented new features in C++ and also rewritten legacy C code in C++ in order to achieve enhanced efficiency and readability.
- Developed a Structural Cross-Section solver using advanced numerical analysis techniques and parallel programming for improved performance.
Graduate Civil Engineer
STRAVON Consulting Engineers
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Participated in the design of sewage systems and prepared detailed technical drawings in AutoCAD.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews of design documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission for approval or construction bidding purposes.
- Collaborated closely with architects, planners, and other stakeholders to create cohesive designs that satisfied project objectives and constraints.
Military Service
Greek Army
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Developed ad-hoc software solutions to automate daily processes in the 1st office.
Civil Engineering Intern
STRAVON Consulting Engineers
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Utilized software programs like AutoCAD to enhance project estimate accuracy.
Civil Engineering Intern
Technical Service of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Increased accuracy of project estimates by utilizing software programs such as AutoCAD for preparing detailed designs and plans.
Education
Master of Science - Earthquake Engineering
Aristotle University (AUTH)
Thessaloniki 04.2001 -
Diploma - Structural And Civil Engineering
Aristotle University (AUTH)
Thessaloniki 04.2001 -
Skills
C 17
C
Python
Java
Visual Basic
GDB debugger
JIRA
Mercurial
GIT
Linux
Qt framework
Catch test framework
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
BETA CAE Systems
01.2021 - Current
Software Engineer II
BETA CAE Systems
06.2016 - 01.2021
Graduate Civil Engineer
STRAVON Consulting Engineers
09.2014 - 06.2016
Military Service
Greek Army
01.2014 - 10.2014
Civil Engineering Intern
STRAVON Consulting Engineers
10.2013 - 01.2014
Civil Engineering Intern
Technical Service of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace
06.2012 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Earthquake Engineering
Aristotle University (AUTH)
04.2001 -
Diploma - Structural And Civil Engineering
Aristotle University (AUTH)
04.2001 -
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