Bill Barekas
About Bill Barekas
Bill Barekas serves as the Director of Product Development at dSphere.io and has extensive experience in software engineering and product development, having previously held senior roles at wappier, Velti, and Bytemobile. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Patras and advocates for Agile Scrum methodology in managing cross-functional teams.
Current Role at wappier
Bill Barekas serves as the Director of Product Development at wappier, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development initiatives and leading cross-functional teams. His work focuses on creating software solutions that cater to a global user base. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Software Architect and Engineering Manager at wappier from 2015 to 2021, where he contributed to the development of various software products.
Previous Experience at Bytemobile and Velti
Before joining wappier, Bill Barekas worked at Bytemobile (BEDC) as a Principal Software Engineer from 2006 to 2012 and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2004 to 2005. He also held the position of Principal Software Engineer at Velti from 2012 to 2015 in Athens, Greece. His roles at these companies involved architecting and developing software solutions, enhancing his expertise in software engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Bill Barekas studied at the University of Patras, where he earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from 1998 to 2002. He also completed his Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics at the same university from 1993 to 1998. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in computer engineering principles and practices.
Expertise in Software Development
Bill Barekas possesses extensive experience in architecting and leading the development of software products that serve millions of users globally. He has a strong background in designing scalable, high-performance network services and is skilled in multithreaded programming and asynchronous/multiplexing I/O techniques. His expertise also includes advocating for Agile Scrum methodology and managing cross-functional software engineering teams.
Collaboration and Project Management Skills
Bill Barekas has demonstrated proficiency in collaborating with multi-functional teams and customers across different time zones and geographies. He has a proven track record of translating complex customer requests into product requirements and delivering time-efficient solutions. His experience in managing cross-functional teams enhances his capability to lead product development effectively.