Haris Dimitriou
About Haris Dimitriou
Haris Dimitriou is the Director of Engineering at Numan, where he has worked since 2022. With over 22 years of experience in software systems implementations, he has held various engineering roles across multiple companies, including co-founding Polyptychon and serving as CTO.
Work at Numan
Haris Dimitriou currently serves as the Director of Engineering at Numan, a position he has held since 2022. His role is based in London, where he operates remotely. Prior to this, he worked at Numan as the Head of Engineering from 2019 to 2021 and as a Lead Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Numan reflects his commitment to advancing engineering practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Numan, Haris Dimitriou co-founded Polyptychon, where he served as CTO from 2010 to 2015 in Thessaloniki, Greece. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Deliveroo from 2017 to 2018. His experience includes roles at Togethera.com as Lead Backend Engineer and at ATLANTIS Engineering SA in various technical management capacities. His extensive background spans over two decades in software systems implementations.
Education and Expertise
Haris Dimitriou earned a Bachelor Degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia, where he studied Computer Science from 1998 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in software engineering, particularly in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and development methodologies such as test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD).
Technical Skills and Leadership
Haris possesses strong communication skills, particularly in business processes and software requirements analysis. He advocates for clear writing as a means of effective communication. His leadership experience includes managing technical projects and teams, with a focus on software systems design and integration. He is skilled in designing and developing web APIs, emphasizing TDD and BDD to enhance design flexibility.
Passion for Technology
Haris Dimitriou has a strong passion for technology, emphasizing the importance of team spirit in engineering over individual technical expertise. His approach to software development and team management reflects his belief in collaboration and effective communication as key components of successful project outcomes.