About

I'm Georgios, a Greek engineer living in Zurich since 2011. I have written software for more than 20 years and led teams since 2017. I still do both. I work in English, German and Greek.

What I am like to work with

I am honest, and I know it comes with a price. Sometimes I sound critical. It is for the benefit of the team, and I say the same thing to the executive and to the engineer.

When something goes wrong I say so early, and I bring a proposal for the compromise.

I lead by example and by knowledge. I would rather pair with a developer on the hard part than write a guideline about it.

I trust people and give them the power to decide.

I am not dogmatic. I have my preferences, and I have learned to get over them when another solution works better for the team.

I take my time before I call a solution right. You will not get a verdict in the first meeting.

How an engagement runs

I work top to bottom. I start with the executive who asked for help. Then I talk to the engineers one by one, because they know where the project really stands. After that I sit down with the person in charge of the project and agree a plan the team can keep for what was first asked for. If it helps, I stay on as a sparring partner.

Outside work

House music, the gym, and looking for good coffee.

Get in touch

Write me a few lines about the project and what worries you on the contact form. georgios@valotas.com and LinkedIn still work. My career in detail is in the CV.