Hello, I'm Polykarpos Tiftikoglou

Python Backend Software Developer

Veria, Greece

Passionate software developer with expertise in Python, Django, and FastAPI backend web development. Currently building innovative solutions at Modulus S.A, with a focus on backend systems, APIs, and modern web applications.

Professional Experience

Python Developer

Modulus S.A
January 2022 - Present
  • Developing scalable backend systems with FastAPI, SQLModel, SQLAlchemy, MariaDB and Redis
  • Maintaining and optimizing Django-based customer support tools, improving system reliability by identifying and resolving critical bugs
  • Designing and implementing new Django features that enhanced customer support team productivity
  • Collaborating with cross-functional development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and establish best practices
Python FastAPI Django SQLAlchemy MariaDB Redis

Developer

Alma Economics
January 2021 - January 2022
  • Built interactive web applications using Django, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript
  • Deployed and managed applications on Heroku Cloud Platform
  • Managed internal databases and created data processing scripts with Python and Pandas
Django PostgreSQL JavaScript Bootstrap Heroku Pandas

Machine Learning Intern

Tomas Bata University in Zlin
February 2019 - May 2019
  • Implemented Support Vector Machines (SVM) algorithm from scratch in Mathematica
  • Developed SVM implementation in Python 3 for performance comparison
  • Gained hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms and mathematical modeling
Python Mathematica Machine Learning SVM

Software Developer

Direct Solutions
October 2017 - August 2018
  • Developed REST APIs using Slim framework (PHP) and MySQL
  • Contributed to front-end development with Bootstrap 4 and Twig Templates
  • Collaborated on full-stack web application development
PHP Slim Framework MySQL Bootstrap Twig

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Applied Sciences of Central Greece
September 2012 - November 2019

Comprehensive study of computer science fundamentals, software engineering principles, and modern programming practices.

Exchange Student - Computer Science

Tomas Bata University in Zlin
February 2016 - June 2016

Six-month international study experience through Erasmus+ programme in Czech Republic, focusing on advanced computer science topics and cross-cultural collaboration.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python
JavaScript
PHP
Java

Frameworks & Libraries

Django
FastAPI
React
Bootstrap

Databases & Tools

PostgreSQL
MariaDB
Redis
Git

Development Practices

REST APIs Full-Stack Development Backend Development Agile & Scrum Test-Driven Development CI/CD

Certifications & Achievements

Build REST API with Python and Django

Udemy Certification

Python and Django Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp

Udemy

Battlehack Athens 2015

Best SendGrid API Implementation

Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification

Microsoft

Let's Work Together

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, whether it's a full-time role, freelance project, or collaboration. Let's discuss how we can work together to bring your ideas to life.

Location

Veria, Greece

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