Christos is a highly experienced software professional with 17 years of expertise in the industry. He currently serves as Principal Architect Platforms Design at Vodafone Greece. He is driving the design and deployment of a state-of-the-art Kubernetes platform, leveraging TMForum ODA Architecture to modernize legacy backend systems. With expertise in Java, Quarkus, Terraform, and Kafka, Christos ensures smooth transitions and fosters collaboration across cross-functional teams. Previously, Christos held pivotal roles at Vodafone Greece, including API Dev Chapter Lead and DXL Team Lead (GR) in Vodafone, where he orchestrated the development of robust microservices layers and innovative APIs. His career journey includes notable contributions as a Lead Software Engineer at INTRASOFT International, Lead iOS engineer at ATCOM S.A., and as an independent Software Architect/Consultant at Oramind. His leadership optimized efficiency and scalability, ensuring remarkable cluster-wide API response times. With a solid foundation in software development, team leadership, and software architecture, Christos has a track record of driving innovation and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.