Kostas Kaskavelis
About Kostas Kaskavelis
Kostas Kaskavelis is a Software Engineer II specializing in Integration QA at Canonical, where he focuses on integration testing for cloud products. He is also pursuing a PhD in Theoretical Physics, researching the exponential expansion of the universe.
Work at Canonical
Kostas Kaskavelis currently holds the position of Software Engineer II, Integration QA at Canonical, where he has been employed since 2022. His role is based in Athens, Attiki, Greece, and he is a member of the Solutions QA team. In this capacity, he focuses on integration testing for cloud products and develops internal tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Canonical, Kaskavelis worked at several organizations in various software engineering roles. He served as Lead Software Engineer in Test at Netdata, Inc. from 2020 to 2022 in Athens. Prior to that, he was a Software Engineer in Test at Beat from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes a position as Software Entity Tester at Nokia Networks from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Kostas Kaskavelis has a strong educational background in theoretical physics and engineering. He is currently a PhD candidate in Theoretical Physics at the University of Athens, focusing on theories related to the exponential expansion of the universe. He holds a Master of Science in Theoretical Physics from King's College London and a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens.
Background in Space Studies
Kaskavelis has experience in the space sector, having worked as a Graduate Trainee at the European Space Agency from 2009 to 2010. He also studied at the International Space University, completing the Space Studies Program (SSP10) in 2010, which provided him with insights into various aspects of space science and engineering.
Career Development
Kaskavelis's career has evolved through various roles in software engineering and testing, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth. He has worked in diverse environments, from consultancy at Moltek Consultants Ltd to engineering roles in major companies, contributing to his comprehensive skill set in software quality assurance and integration.