Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos
About Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos
Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in cloud platforms and IT infrastructure. He has worked for several organizations, including Citrix and Skroutz S.A., and currently serves at Redpanda Data.
Work at Redpanda Data
Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos has been employed at Redpanda Data as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's data streaming platform. His expertise in site reliability engineering contributes to the optimization of system performance and the maintenance of high availability.
Previous Experience in Site Reliability Engineering
Prior to joining Redpanda Data, Panagiotis worked at Skroutz S.A. as a Site Reliability Engineer from 2014 to 2020. His six years at Skroutz involved managing complex systems and improving operational efficiency. He also served as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at Citrix from 2020 to 2022, where he focused on cloud infrastructure and platform reliability.
Educational Background
Panagiotis holds a Master's degree in Advanced Informatics Systems from the University of Piraeus, which he completed in 2012. He also studied Telecommunications Science and Technology at the University of Peloponnese from 2002 to 2008. Additionally, he earned a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification from the Hellenic American Union in 2010.
Early Career and Research Experience
Panagiotis began his career as a test-field engineer at 3NET Communications S.A. from 2007 to 2008. He then transitioned to various IT roles, including a position at Mozaik from 2011 to 2013 and as a System Administrator at Web SEO Analytics during the same period. He also worked as a researcher at the University of Athens from 2012 to 2014, contributing to academic projects.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Panagiotis possesses a range of technical skills acquired through his education and professional experience. His certifications include the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), which demonstrates his proficiency in networking concepts and technologies. His roles have equipped him with expertise in cloud platforms, system administration, and site reliability engineering.