Evangelos-Nikoloas Empochontsif

Software Engineer, Technical Author

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Hi, I'm Evangelos! I have a passion for building tools and systems that leverage technology to create meaningful impacts, both big and small. Over the past few years, I've worked as a Software Developer, gaining experience through freelance and contract projects. Alongside my development work, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and helping others kickstart their journey in tech through my content. I'm always open to connecting, discussing new ideas, or just having a chat. Let's connect and collaborate! Skills & Technologies: Java ⬝ Next.js ⬝ MySQL ⬝ Flutter ⬝ CSS ⬝ Git ⬝ GitLab ⬝ React ⬝ MongoDB ⬝ APIs ⬝ Postman ⬝ HTML ⬝ JavaScript

Experience

  • Content Creator at Ev.codes / Evangelos.jpg
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    I create narrative driven content that makes complex ideas simple, engaging and human. My work focuses on breaking down technical concepts, shaping clear story arcs and building content that holds attention across short form platforms. I’ve collaborated with brands including JetBrains, Virgin Media and Git Nation, helping translate tools, campaigns and ideas into stories that resonate. My focus is not just content production, but crafting perspective, clarity and connection.

  • Graduate Software Applications Engineer at Galliford Try
    Jul 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr

    Built internal software tools and documentation that improve operational workflows for the business including: - Designed and developed full-stack internal applications used by engineering and business teams - Gathered requirements from stakeholders and translated complex business needs into practical software solutions - Produced technical documentation, onboarding guides, and handover materials to improve knowledge sharing and system adoption - Led discovery and requirements gathering activities for new software initiatives, helping define business rules, integrations, and technical approaches

  • Hackathon - DurHack 2024 at DurHack
    Nov 2024 - Nov 2024 · 1 mo

    I had an awesome time at the DurHack 2024 hackathon at Durham University! It was a weekend full of creativity and collaboration, where I teamed up with some amazing people to tackle a cool project. We dived into React Native, which was a bit of a challenge but also a great learning experience. Plus, I got to meet tons of fellow tech enthusiasts and industry professionals, which was super inspiring. In the end, we put together a prototype that we were really proud of, and it felt great to share our work with everyone. Overall, it was an incredible experience that allowed me to meet some really cool and smart people as well as work with some new technology!

  • Hackathon - Central Co op at Central Co-op
    Oct 2024 - Oct 2024 · 1 mo

    Had a great time problem solving with David Ani at the Central Co-op hackathon! We developed a MVP to create vault style application to allow different Co op departments to request code and in scripts within an online platform we built in the space of two days!

  • Software Engineer at Airbus
    Jul 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Working in the Data Engineering Team, developing scripts & tools to help data architects work with internal data. In charge of building two key internal tools: - Spearheaded the creation of two mission-critical internal tools, significantly reducing search time and enhancing efficiency for data architects. - Thrived in architecting solutions that streamline data workflows, delivering tangible improvements to internal data handling processes. In my time here I worked with/on: - Version Control Systems - Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) - Agile Methodology (Scrum) - Problem Solving and Critical thinking - Performance Optimization and Scalability - Documentation and Technical Writing - Collaboration and Teamwork - Time management and Prioritization At Airbus, I've not only had the privilege of contributing to the Data Engineering Team but also leading impactful initiatives aimed at enhancing our data architecture processes. Through the development of two mission-critical internal tools, I've significantly optimized data retrieval and streamlined workflows for our data architects. I've truly embraced the challenges and opportunities presented by working in the Data Engineering Team and I'm excited to apply the learnings I've collected here into my next challenge.