Xenofon Papadopoulos
About Xenofon Papadopoulos
Xenofon Papadopoulos serves as the VP of Engineering at Marshmallow in London, England, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Amazon UK, BCSG, and Upstream.
Current Role at Marshmallow
Xenofon Papadopoulos serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Marshmallow, a position he has held since 2022. Based in London, England, he has been instrumental in shaping the engineering strategy and overseeing the development processes within the company. His leadership has contributed to the establishment of Marshmallow's first international development hub in Budapest, expanding the company's engineering capabilities.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his role at Marshmallow, Xenofon held several significant positions in software development. He worked at Amazon UK as a Software Development Manager from 2016 to 2022, where he managed teams and projects focused on software delivery. Before that, he was the Head of Software Development at BCSG from 2015 to 2016 and served as Director of Software Development at Upstream from 2014 to 2015. His earlier experience includes roles at Upstream as a Software Delivery Specialist and Software Delivery Manager, as well as a Software Engineer at IBM.
Education and Qualifications
Xenofon Papadopoulos holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Software Engineering from the University of Oxford, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in software development and engineering management.
Coaching and Team Management
Xenofon has a track record of coaching engineering managers, including those in senior leadership roles. He has successfully coached seven engineering managers to enhance their engagement and performance. In his current role, he manages eight engineering and TechOps teams across London and Budapest, ensuring effective communication and alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Process Improvement Initiatives
In his professional roles, Xenofon has introduced various mechanisms aimed at streamlining planning, resource allocation, and delivery processes. He has implemented resource plans, executive roadmap summaries, and delivery reviews to enhance operational efficiency across product and technology teams. These initiatives have contributed to improved project outcomes and team performance.