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About me

I am a seasoned engineering and product professional who specializes in APIs: API Design, Developer Experience, API Product Management, API Governance, and API Platforms.

With over 14 years of experience, I have developed solutions for diverse industries using various technologies, always emphasizing quality. Currently, I am focusing on API design at Postman, where I lead engineering teams in crafting high-quality APIs to enhance the product experience for the millions of developers who use Postman.

Both mentor and mentee, I am committed to sharing knowledge in the tech community. I am also the organizer of the API Athens meetup.

Contact

I am currently living in Athens, Greece, but am available to participate remotely in projects anywhere in the world. If you’re interested, let’s chat.

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Navigating Ambiguity with Questions

Here’s my process for using questions to navigate ambiguity: Start with a “question dump” Organize by power Seek answers systematically Iterate and refine Document and share https://alifeengineered.substack.com/p/the-art-of-dealing-with-ambiguity
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US Tech Leadership and Culture

In the US, being soft-spoken, deferential, and respectful makes you a valued colleague, NOT a leader. America was born in revolution, has an enduring cowboy identity, and today is led by a reality TV personality. This pattern plays out in business, too. US business culture favors those who speak quickly, act boldly, and ignore at least some rules and limitations. If anything, this trend is increasing with ideas like “founder mode” getting broad attention and support
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Key Skills for Software Engineers

Simplicity principle

Load Testing API Challenges

Writing for Thought vs Audience

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