Giannis KotsiasFull Stack AI Software Engineer
Education
  • •Specialization: Data Management and Knowledge
  • •Fintech, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Analytics for Finance
    • High School of Ymittos, High School
    2017 – 2020 | Athens, Greece
  • •Final grade: 19.4/20
    • Professional Experience
    2025 – present | Athens, Greece
  • •Developed AI technology specifically designed for hospitality communication, including custom sentiment analysis algorithms, multi-channel message processing systems, and hotel-specific conversation management tools. Our IP includes the underlying AI models trained on hospitality data, the real-time communication architecture, and the integrated platform that seamlessly connects with existing hotel management systems
  • •Accelerated by CapsuleT hospitality focused acceleration program in Greece
  • •next.js, node.js, react, Python, Docker, Google Cloud Platform, Firebase, API integration

    • askHermis is an AI-powered cloud-based SaaS communication platform built for hotels, designed to transform the guest experience with instant, multilingual, and personalized interactions. By unifying WhatsApp, Messenger, email, and more into one smart assistant, askHermis helps hotels overcome fragmented systems, language barriers, and 24/7 availability challenges. With lightning-fast responses, seamless PMS integration, and advanced AI that feels human, askHermis empowers hotels to delight guests, reduce operational costs, and boost efficiency—day and night.

    2025 – Present | Remote

    Noca turns plain language into production-ready apps, automations, and bots that connect instantly to CRM, ERP, and every system.

    API Integrations implemented in the platform:

  • •MongoDB
  • •Jira
  • •Sharepoint Excel
    • 2025 – 2025 | Athens, Greece

    Optimized backend and computer vision infrastructure for the Dryads Project, an AI-powered platform designed to strengthen forest resilience and combat climate change impacts. This initiative, funded by ICLEI Europe with support from Google.org, represents a collaboration between SCAN Laboratory (University of Athens) and Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy.

  • •Backend Development
  • •Engineered FastAPI services for multimodal sensing data processing and microclimate profile extraction
  • •Implemented automated self-cleaning maintenance systems, performance optimizations, and caching mechanisms
  • •Achieved 300% performance improvement through systematic optimization and scalability enhancements
  • •Developed within containerized Docker ecosystem for consistent deployment and development environment

  • •Computer Vision System
  • •Architected transition from single-model to multi-model detection system with live backend configuration capabilities
  • •Developed the transition to multi model computer vision pipeline for real-time detection and counting of fire, smoke, vehicles, and maritime vessels from drone camera feeds
  • •Built dynamic model switching infrastructure enabling operational flexibility

    • The Dryads platform addresses Greece's wildfire risks through continuous environmental monitoring, enabling early wildfire detection, evolution forecasting, and risk assessment for forest and peri-urban area management.

  • •Core specialties:
  • •Forest resilience monitoring, crisis management systems, AI implementation, environmental risk assessment, and climate change mitigation technology.
    • 2024 – 2025Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (Remote)

    Developed backend services and mobile features for ParkZen, an AI-driven parking guidance platform that leverages smart crowdsourcing and real-time data intelligence.

  • •Backend Development
  • •Developed and maintained Node.js/Express.js API endpoints for real-time parking data processing
  • •Integrated with US-based university parking infrastructure for enhanced parking availability accuracy
  • •Implemented feature enhancements and resolved critical bugs to improve system reliability
  • •Built scalable backend services on Google Cloud Platform supporting both mobile app and third-party API integrations
  • •Conducted comprehensive testing to ensure system reliability and performance

  • •Mobile Development
  • •Contributed to Flutter mobile application features using GetX for state management and routing
  • •Worked with Firebase services for real-time data synchronization and user management

    • Platform Impact:

    ParkZen delivers highly accurate parking availability data including specific vacated on-street spots and dynamic occupancy estimates for off-street lots, providing actionable business intelligence for parking operators, municipalities, and universities while ensuring a seamless driver experience.

    Oct 2024 – 2025 | Athens, Greece
  • •Accelerated by the Archimedes Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • •Subido is a Greek online platform in development, set to revolutionize car buying and selling with transparent, competitive bidding for dealerships. Powered by AI, it offers sellers a hassle-free, cost-free experience and provides dealers with access to a broader inventory, driving more sales opportunities
    • 2024 – 2025 | Athens, Greece
  • •GenAI Integration
  • •Flutter, Dart, Cross Platform App Development
    • Projects
    EcoEats

    EcoEats is a revolutionary app that connects users with restaurants to purchase surplus food at reduced prices.

  • •Flutter, Dart, Python, Flask, MongoDB, Linux
  • •Agile, Management
  • •Cross Platform App Development
  • •Backend Development
    • Naieq, Generative AI Consultant - CoFounder
  • •AI Integration
  • •Prompt Engineering Training
  • •GenAI Consultation

    • With the power of artificial intelligence, Shopbrainy.ai makes personalized product recommendations tailored to user's preferences.

    Skills
    Mobile App Development — Flutter, Dart, iOS, Android, AI — Generative AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, Python, NLP, Business — Economics, FinTech, Agile, Professionalism, Team Player, Problem Solving
    Certificates
    Blockchain to Financial Services

    National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

    ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

    DataCamp

    Entrepreneurship Certification

    Athena Research & Innovation Cente

    Hybrid Mobile App Development

    Udemy

    Android Mobile App Development

    Udemy

    Summer School

    National Centre For Scientific Research Demokritos

    Languages
    English

    C2

    Italian
    Greek