# Iason Tsitsaris

> Senior Front-End Software Engineer based in Athens, Greece, with over 10 years of experience building web applications, from tax and financial platforms to large-scale sports betting products. Specializes in React and TypeScript. Holds a degree in Informatics (University of Piraeus) and an MBA (University of Nicosia).

- Website: https://iasontsitsaris.gr/
- CV (PDF): https://iasontsitsaris.gr/files/IasonTsitsaris.pdf
- Email: info@iasontsitsaris.gr
- LinkedIn: https://gr.linkedin.com/in/iason-tsitsaris-452987a4
- Location: Athens, Greece

## Experience

### Senior Front-End Software Engineer, OpenBet (Aug 2020 - Present)

OpenBet is a global leader in sports betting and gaming technology.

- Design and build front-end solutions in React and TypeScript, backed by Node.js services, for leading operators.
- Work on scalable, high-traffic products.
- Implement new features against agreed technical specifications.
- Investigate and resolve production issues.

Technologies: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, JSX

### Software Engineer, SingularLogic (Apr 2014 - Jul 2020)

SingularLogic is one of the largest integrated IT solutions groups in Greece.

- Designed, developed and tested modules for tax, financial, accounting, hotel, retail and IoT web applications.
- Implemented new modules against agreed technical specifications and resolved functional issues.
- Contributed to five national election projects (European, parliamentary, regional and municipal), delivering results-reporting systems.

Technologies: JavaScript, AngularJS, Backbone.js, jQuery, PHP, C#, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis

## Education

### Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Nicosia (Jan 2019 - Feb 2021)

- GPA 3.69/4.0.
- Coursework: accounting, finance, marketing, decision-making, corporate strategy, enterprise information systems, IT project management, e-business.

### Degree in Informatics, University of Piraeus (Sep 2007 - Jan 2013)

- Core computer science: programming, networks, databases, security, advanced mathematics.
- Thesis: "Wind turbine optimization using the metaheuristic Bat algorithm", which achieved roughly 20% better results than previous research.

## Skills

- Frontend: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, HTML & CSS, jQuery
- Backend: Node.js, PHP, C# / .NET, REST APIs (JSON, XML)
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis
- DevOps & Tools: Docker, Ansible, Linux, Playwright
- AI: AI-assisted development, Cursor, prompt engineering
- Also worked with: Backbone.js, Underscore, Lodash, RequireJS, Ext JS
- Strengths: responsible, creative, strong at multitasking, analytical and numerical skills