Hi, I am Despina..
Mathematician and engineer at heart, and curious by nature.
At the age of 18, I was impressed by the abstract beauty, the order and the discipline of Mathematics so I decided to study Applied Mathematics and Physics at National Technical University of Athens.
Soon enough I realised how much I love to find solutions where other people find problems and this is how engineering came to my life.
Today, I am a Senior Software Engineer working in the trading and financial technology space, designing and building systems that operate in complex, fast-paced environments.
Throughout my career, I have worked across telecommunications, banking, fintech, and trading, contributing to products and platforms ranging from large-scale enterprise systems to innovative startup solutions.
What continues to motivate me is the same thing that attracted me to Mathematics years ago: solving challenging problems, learning continuously, and turning complexity into something useful.
I seek for the innovation, the excellence and the challenge.
Life outside code
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and challenging myself in different ways.
Tennis and sailing are my biggest passions.
I spend many weekends on the water, where strategy, teamwork, and adaptability matter just as much as they do in engineering. During the week, it’s the tennis court or the gym.
I love learning new things, meeting people from different backgrounds, and being inspired by their experiences and perspectives.
Some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned have come from conversations with inspiring people, and some of the best books I’ve read were random finds on evenings spent wandering through bookstores.
Connect with me
If you’ve got an idea worth sharing or a book recommendation worth reading, send me an email.
I would appreciate it 🙂