Curriculum Vitae

George Violaris

Software Engineer

Professional Summary:

Dynamic and results-oriented Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with over a decade of experience in the software engineering industry. Demonstrated proficiency in leading technical teams, driving product innovation, and fostering strategic partnerships. Currently serving as the CTO at Hatchworks VC, leveraging expertise in venture capital investments and startup incubation to spearhead technological advancements and drive business growth. Adept at architecting scalable solutions, optimizing system performance, and implementing cutting-edge technologies. Possess a strong foundation in backend and frontend development, coupled with extensive experience in system architecture, database management, and blockchain technologies.

Work Experience:

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Hatchworks VC, 2021 - Present

Lead the technological vision and strategy for venture capital investments and startup incubation.
Collaborate with executive leadership to identify emerging technologies and investment opportunities.
Drive innovation within portfolio companies, fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.

Technical Lead SkillGaming, 2019 - Present

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Architect and implement scalable solutions leveraging technologies such as Redux, Rocket, Rust Tokio, Web3.js, and Ethers.js.

Technical Advisor Phoenix (DeFi liquidity provider startup), 2022 - Present

Offer strategic technical guidance and expertise to support the development and growth of the startup.
Advise on blockchain integration, smart contract development, and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

Senior Software Engineer Trust Insurance Cyprus, October 2014 - August 2019

Designed and developed broker portals utilizing technologies including Redis, MySQL, Oracle PL/SQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
Implemented robust backend systems and APIs to support insurance quotation issuance, policy management, and claims processing.

Education:

Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science Middlesex University London, Upper Second Class Honours

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science University of Nicosia

Skills:

Programming Languages: Go, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Solidity
Frameworks/Libraries: Redux, Rocket, Rust Tokio, Web3.js, Ethers.js
Database Management: MySQL, Oracle PL/SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Blockchain Technologies: Smart contract development, Ethereum ecosystem, Solidity
System Architecture: VMware ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V
Containerization: Docker
Version Control: Git
Text Editor: Vim

Additional Experience:

Software and Systems Engineer SMK IdealHost Ltd, February 2012 - October 2014

Designed and maintained frontend and backend systems for managing servers and datacenters, utilizing Java, JavaScript, bash scripting, and C++.

Freelance PHP Developer Self-employed, January 2008 - December 2009

Developed custom websites and intranets for diverse clients, employing PHP and frontend technologies.

Alarm System and CCTV Commissioning Engineer SAPELE Security Systems Ltd, February 2007 - November 2007

Installed and configured alarm systems and CCTV equipment for commercial and residential clients.

References available upon request.