Spyros Seimenis
About Spyros Seimenis
Spyros Seimenis is a Security Engineer at Canonical, specializing in reverse engineering and source code auditing to enhance software security. He has a background in computer engineering and has previously worked at Amazon and CENSUS S.A.
Work at Canonical
Spyros Seimenis has been employed at Canonical as a Security Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing software security through his expertise in reverse engineering and source code auditing. He identifies and reports security vulnerabilities, contributing to the overall security posture of Canonical's products and services.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to his current position, Spyros Seimenis worked as a Software Development Intern at Amazon in 2016. This internship lasted for seven months and took place in Luxembourg. During this time, he gained practical experience in software development, which laid the foundation for his career in security engineering.
Background in Web Development and System Administration
Before joining Amazon, Spyros Seimenis served as a Web Platform Developer and System Administrator at Συνέδριο Φοιτητών Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών & Μηχανικών Υπολογιστών - Σφημμυ/ Ecescon from 2014 to 2015. This role, based in the Patras area of Greece, lasted for 11 months and involved managing web platforms and system administration tasks.
Education and Expertise
Spyros Seimenis earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Engineering & Informatics from the University of Patras, where he studied from 2010 to 2017. His academic background includes a thesis on penetration testing methodologies, which addressed both technical and business aspects. He specializes in reverse engineering, source code auditing, and provides consultation on best coding practices.
Research Interests and IT Security Experience
Spyros Seimenis has a keen interest in research areas such as cryptography, programming languages, communication networks, and computer graphics. He previously worked as an IT Security Engineer at CENSUS S.A. from 2018 to 2019 in Athens, Greece. In this role, he secured products for clients across various sectors, including mobile device platforms, IoT, and banking.