Turning Technical Strategy Into Product Reality
Hey there! I'm George Korakas, a computer engineer and Tech Lead with 17+ years of experience building performant web applications and guiding the teams behind them. From intuitive frontends to robust backend architectures, I build and lead the engineering behind a platform serving 1.8M+ monthly visitors.
Driven by building reliable systems and empowering development teams
Computer engineer and Tech Lead based in Athens, Greece, with 17+ years of hands-on experience in web development, working across PHP, JavaScript, Angular, and Laravel. Today, I lead development teams, drive architectural decisions, and set high engineering standards through code reviews and best practices.
My current focus areas include AI integration, application performance and security, refactoring large codebases, and modernizing legacy systems. I'm energized by mentoring teams and solving hard technical problems.
Outside of work, I'm passionate about technology, music production, high-fidelity audio, filmmaking, and traveling.
Education
Piraeus University of Applied Sciences
Computer Engineering
Software Development, Networking, Hardware & Sound Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence
Speaking
WordCamp Athens
Speaker — "WordPress Security 2025: From Real Threats to Practical Defenses"
Shared insights on practical security strategies for keeping WordPress sites safe, connecting with the local WordPress community.
Professional Journey
A timeline of my professional growth and key achievements
Tech Lead
Leading the software development team at eLearning Industry, one of the world's largest online communities for L&D professionals. Accountable for the performance, scalability, and reliability of elearningindustry.com.
Front-end Lead
Responsible for the front end of all eLearning Industry applications and websites, while owning delivery and project management for concurrent product initiatives.
Web Developer
Fullstack role building custom applications, WordPress plugins and themes.
Web Developer
Web development using PHP, HTML, CSS, JS, and Bootstrap.
Software Engineer
Contributed to NBG's tailor-made CRM platform and internet banking application.
Freelance Web Engineer
Web development, design, and consulting for businesses looking to build digital products and modernize their operations.
Expertise & Tech Stack
The tools and skills behind the work I deliver
Frontend
Backend
Tools & Other
Methodology & Soft Skills
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Building and scaling development teams, guiding developers through knowledge sharing, pair programming, and career growth.
Project Management
Planning, scoping, and delivering projects on time with clear milestones and stakeholder alignment.
Process & Delivery Management
Optimizing development workflows and driving predictable, iterative delivery through structured planning and continuous feedback.
Technical Strategy
Making architectural decisions that balance business goals with engineering excellence.
Communication & Active Listening
Understanding team and stakeholder perspectives, translating technical complexity into clear, actionable insights.
Cross-team Collaboration
Bridging communication between engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders.