Dimitrios Vasileiou Kalfas
About Dimitrios Vasileiou Kalfas
Dimitrios Vasileiou Kalfas is a Software Engineer III at WP Engine in Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in software development and cloud technologies.
Current Role at WP Engine
Dimitrios Vasileiou Kalfas currently holds the position of Software Engineer III at WP Engine in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. His work involves utilizing a variety of technologies such as PHP, Javascript, Typescript, Node.js, Express.js, Prisma ORM, Apollo Server, Elastic Search, and CloudFlare. He has hands-on experience in developing WordPress plugins using popular plugins like WPGraphQL, ACF, CPT UI, and Atlas Content Modeler (ACM). His contributions to the Atlas Project at WP Engine focus on optimizing WordPress content delivery speed.
Past Experience in Software Engineering
Dimitrios has extensive experience in software engineering, highlighted by his previous roles. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at Pharmapod in County Dublin for six months in 2020-2021, and at Pond5 for eight months in 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Pond5 as a Software Engineer for two years from 2017 to 2019. His earliest roles include serving as a Software Engineer at Insurancemarket.gr from 2013 to 2017 and as a Web Developer at Honest Partners - Digital Services for four months in 2012. His career also features freelance work as an Application Developer and Web Developer between 2009 and 2012 in Greece.
Academic Background and Certifications
Dimitrios has a robust academic background in engineering and information technology. He earned a Certificate in Cloud Solutions Architecture from Technological University Dublin in 2021. He holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, completed in 2014, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology from Athens Information Technology, completed in 2006. Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Technologiko Ekpaideutiko Idrima, Chalkidas in 2004. Dimitrios is also a certified Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) by Scrum.org.
Technical Expertise and Project Involvements
Throughout his career, Dimitrios has gained comprehensive technical expertise and been involved in numerous projects. He possesses knowledge in microservice architecture and cloud technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. His work involves developing and implementing solutions with PHP, Javascript, Typescript, Node.js, Express.js, Prisma ORM, Apollo Server, Elastic Search, and CloudFlare. His role at WP Engine has included significant contributions to the Atlas Project, aimed at delivering WordPress content efficiently. His technical skills and project experience have made him proficient in working with both front-end and back-end technologies.
Early Career and Internships
Dimitrios began his career with various internships that laid the foundation for his expertise in engineering and technology. He served as an Electrical Engineer Intern at PPC S.A. for a brief period in 2008 in Greece. He also worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at Public IEK Megaron for five months in 2008, providing practical insights into the industry. Earlier, he interned as an Automation Engineer at Microanalysis Ltd for six months from 2003 to 2004 in Athens, Greece. These early career experiences contributed to his comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of technology and engineering.