Elias Yannakeas
About Elias Yannakeas
Elias Yannakeas is a Lead Software Engineer currently working at Klaviyo. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held positions at Spotify and Wayfair, and holds degrees in Computer Science from the University of Peloponnese and Boston University.
Work at Klaviyo
Elias Yannakeas currently serves as a Lead Software Engineer at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering initiatives and contributing to the development of software solutions. His expertise in software engineering allows him to tackle complex challenges and drive projects to completion.
Previous Experience at Spotify
Before joining Klaviyo, Elias worked at Spotify as a Backend Engineer focused on Personalization. His tenure at Spotify lasted for 10 months from 2020 to 2021, during which he contributed to enhancing the personalization features of the platform. This experience provided him with insights into user-centric software development.
Career at Wayfair
Elias Yannakeas has an extensive career at Wayfair, where he held several positions over a span of eight years. He began as a Software Engineer and progressed to Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead, then to Senior Software Engineering Manager and Tech Lead. His final role at Wayfair was as a Staff Software Engineer focusing on Pricing, which he held from 2021 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Elias studied Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Peloponnese, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at Boston University, where he obtained a Master of Arts in Computer Science from 2009 to 2011. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in software engineering.
Achievements and Contributions
Throughout his career, Elias has received recognition for his contributions to software development. He was awarded the Go-To Person Wayfair award in 2014 for his collaborative efforts. Additionally, he co-created a system that won the Founder's Innovation Wayfair award in 2016. He has also successfully turned multiple Hackathon projects into proofs of concept, demonstrating his ability to innovate and lead teams.