Hello, I am
Thanos Korakas
I build scalable, user-centric applications and lead engineering teams. Currently working on frontend platform at XM, previously led payments engineering at EveryPay. Co-founder of SocialNerdsGR.
Who I Am
I'm a software engineer based in Athens, Greece, with a passion for building products that make a difference. I specialize in frontend development, platform engineering, and leading high-performing engineering teams.
Currently, I work as a Senior Software Engineer at XM, where I lead the frontend platform team. We're responsible for the tooling, infrastructure, and developer experience for XM's trading platform.
Previously, I led the payments engineering team at EveryPay, where I architected and delivered modern payment solutions including Google Pay, Apple Pay, and a complete card-present POS solution.
I'm also a co-founder of SocialNerdsGR, where I create content and organize events to educate and inspire developers.
Technologies I work with
What I've Built
A selection of projects and initiatives I've worked on over the years.
SocialNerdsGR
A community-driven platform for Greek developers. We create educational content, host events, and build a supportive community for tech enthusiasts.
React Template
My go-to React template with Vite, TypeScript, TanStack Query, React Router, and best practices for authentication, routing, and state management.
Blog
Writing about software architecture, React, TypeScript, and lessons learned from leading engineering teams and building products.
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a chat about tech. Feel free to reach out!
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