Hello, my name is Thomas Varelas and I was born in the city of Thessaloniki in 18/06 of 1993. I studied Computer Science in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and had a Bachelor's thesis on Big Data Analysis. Currently, I am doing Master's in the field of Web and Internet in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. I am very interested in programming and development of nearly any kind of software, but i'm specialize in web, mobile application and game development. Now that I introduced myself with all the proper titles, I would like to reveal to you a more human aspect of me.
First of all, I am not a fanatic gamer as you might expected! At least not like the gamer you imagine. Paradox right? A game developer who doesn't play games? Truth is i like playing some particular games but i find it more funny and exciting to create my own games. It's far more important for me to create a brand new level or a map and share it with the world.
On the other side, when not programming and devouring pizza, I like to hit the gym (i know this looks weird. Pizza lovers don't like gym.) or enjoy a drink with friends in the local bar. One more thing i'm crazy about, is that little road trip on a short distance destination, on a sunday morning, with birds singing around and a blue sky... Yes, i made it sound much more romantic than it is just to convince you to join me.
But, let's be honest. You are not here to read about road trips and love for pizza. You are here because you need something from me. And if my skills or my previous work experience meet your expectations you can contact me via an email or via the form on the bottom of this page.
Thomas Varelas
(+30)-6984583995
thomas@griffingaming.com
MSc at Web and Internet • July 2017 - Ongoing
The Postgraduate Studies Programme of the School of Informatics, A.U.Th. aims at providing high quality Postgraduate Studies both theoretical and technological in one of the following four pathways: (a) Digital Media, (b) Information and Communication Technologies in Education, (c) Information Systems and (d) Networks- Communications- System Architecture. The Programme is organised so as to promote skilled scientific personnel in the field of Informatics and Communications in order to fill the market needs.
In order to graduate from the Postgraduate Studies Programme, students are required to attend and successfully complete the postgraduate level courses as well as the postgraduate diploma thesis in accordance to the international academic standards that guarantee the specialization of the graduate in one of the above scientific areas. Students are required to attend and successfully complete 8 core courses and the postgraduate diploma thesis within a time period which is consistent with the paragraph 1, article 9 of the Internal Regulations document.
Upon completion in addition to the basic knowledge of their discipline and profession graduates are also able to: 1) apply knowledge in practice, 2) communicate in a second foreign language 3) search, process, analyse and synthesize data and information, use also the necessary technologies, 4) adapt to novel situations and make decisions, 5) work independently or in groups in international and/or interdisciplinary contexts, 6) generate new research ideas and design and manage projects, 7) respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment, 8) demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues, 9) reflect on themselves and on others critically, 10) promote free, inductive and deductive thinking.
BSc at Computer Science • October 2011 - June 2017
The School of Informatics of the Faculty of Sciences of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki was established in 1991 and accepts students since the academic year 1992-1993. The continuous efforts of the personnel for teaching, research, improvement of the infrastructure and staffing of the School, have made the School of Informatics reputable at national and international level. The quality of the School is evident by the following information:
Database engineer • July 2016 - October 2016
Working at Thessaloniki innovation zone was a great experience for me as it was my first job as a database engineer. My main duties there were:
Developer/IT Department • October 2016 - Present
As a member of the IT department of that great company my main duties here are:
Lead Developer/Co-Founder/Promotion Manager • September 2015 - Present
Griffin Gaming Studios was created from the friendship of two mediocre looking guys, Thomas (Cásseres) and George (Nitroplex), determined to find a future in the game industry. Brought together by life and karma, they found themselves following the same philosophy of "Unique storytelling". Although they seem foolish enough, people got interested in their plans and were drawn to them. People like Evangelos (Gluxable), who came a year later adding his efforts in the team. Now the three of them have rearanged their goals and they are ready for the future. And this future starts today with a small simple sentence. We need to create unique games that immerse the player into vivid new worlds. And also have some fun!
As the Job title describes here in Griffin Gaming Studios I have a lot of duties. As i am responsible for the games' backbone design and smooth operation. I am also responsible for the promotion of the games and their distribution everywhere.
During my working experience i had a chance of developing some of my personal skills. Things i've learned throughout my university education and perfected until now.
This is an android based application which connects to a MySQL server downloading pictures and text from a database. Then it shows the downloaded content to all the hotel TV's working like an info channel.
Android Box,info channelThis is a top secret project i've been working on and right now no more details can be given. All i can tell you is that this is a revolutionary new technology and I have more than enough experience on it.
augmented reality, virtual reality, amurThis is an e-shop i have built and managed all by myself in the company Force Security. For more details please visit the website.
Branding, web-developmentA very secure database system similar to this installed in Thessaloniki innovation zone all designed and built by me. Cross platform, Secure, Stable and futureproof are some words that describe it.
Database SystemThis website which hosts this CV page and my partners' is one of my top creations and the one that introduced me to Drupal CMS.
Web, WebdesignThe system iNELS (intelligent Electro-installation System) is a product and trademark of the company ELKO EP Holešov, Czech Republic. ELKO EP has over 23 years of experience in developing and producing electronic devices for home and industrial automation. ELKO EP holds a dominant market position in the CR and in its branches in countries lying to the east, and ranks 4th in Europe in the given area. Here, I developed a building management console that connects and send/receive data from the system via a web interface.
BMS,smarthome,connection,developmentHere you can contact me to get more details about any issue you've got. Just complete the form below and click on Submit.