Andreas Ntalakas
Director Of Engineering [TileDB Inc.]
Larnaca
Summary
Challenge-driven Director of Engineering adept at defining and executing development strategies through a unique blend of technical leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on problem-solving. Known for driving high-performance engineering teams, optimizing cloud and database systems, and tackling unforeseen challenges with agility and relentless commitment. A strategic innovator who leverages cutting-edge technologies, empowers teams, and transforms time-worn problems into scalable, efficient solutions—ranging from minor optimizations to mission-critical system overhauls.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Director of Engineering
TileDB Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- Leading engineering teams responsible for designing and maintaining cloud-based software in AWS, Azure and Google Cloud environments.
- Driving long-term technical strategy, optimizing systems for scalability, security, and performance.
- Overseeing compliance initiatives, including SOC2/HIPAA audits and penetration testing, ensuring security best practices.
- Managing cross-functional collaboration between development, security, and compliance teams.
- Steering high-level software architecture decisions while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Engineering Manager
TileDB Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Built and managed an outstanding team of software engineers, significantly contributing to organizational success.
- Led and executed company-wide SOC2/HIPAA compliance audits, AWS FTR, and penetration tests.
- Acted as CISO, spearheading an internal project for SOC2 compliance that secured certification for the company.
- Established and executed penetration testing environments, leading discussions with pentest providers to enhance overall security.
- Oversaw software releases, ensuring quality while maintaining project deadlines.
- Performed continuous reviews of projects and team performance to drive proactive improvements.
- Played a key role in hiring, retention, and promotion of junior engineers.
Principal Software Engineer
TileDB Inc.
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented high-performance cloud-based architectures, tuning systems to boost efficiency.
- Led technical discussions and collaborated with project managers, developers, QA, and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Estimated project requirements, planned milestones, and ensured timely delivery.
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities, providing strategic improvement recommendations.
Senior Software Engineer
TileDB Inc.
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed and optimized cloud-based software solutions, focusing on functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Collaborated with software development and testing teams to build robust solutions aligned with client requirements.
- Debugged code, troubleshot software issues, and conducted root cause analysis to improve system reliability.
- Worked closely with global customers to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems.
- Completed multiple projects leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure and Google Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
PCCW Global
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Informed internal personnel and external stakeholders of project milestones.
- Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
- Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C++, Go and Python.
- Promoted experience with Kubernetes, Docker and Amazon Web Services.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
- Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
- Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
Senior Software Engineer
European Commission
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Worked for Erasmus For All Program, DG EDU.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
- Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience C#.NET, VB.NET.
Senior Software Engineer
SingularLogic S.A.,
04.2009 - 06.2011
- Map based MIS Solution for visualization of POS, Customers, KPIs (for Cosmote Telecom)
- Client software for Olympic Air ground handling services
- Domain Specific Language for CompakG ERP
- Credit Control Management for CompakG ERP
- Silverlight implementation of purchase management and production modules for CompakG ERP
- Geolocation service for CompakG ERP
Founding Partner, CTO
XRobotics S.A.
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Firmware for Parallax Propeller, serial communication protocol. Manual handling of control loop.
- OCU (Operating Control Unit) for XBOT C4 mobile robot, n-tier software for robotic lock management
- Drivers to receive input from several sensors (laser scanner, camera, IMU, kinect), ROS
- XBOT C4 UGV manufacturing and assembling supervision
Contract Software Engineer
NCSR Demokritos
01.2008 - 09.2008
- BOEMIE, Bootstrapping Ontology Evolution with Multimedia Information Extraction
- Integration using WCF services of several components consisting BOEMIE framework
- Web based user interface for commanding and monitoring
Contract Software Engineer
Mesogeos Environmental Services S.A.
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Designed and implemented Water & Waste Watch scalable n-tier solution that assists operation of WWTPs, Landfills and Water Facilities
Software Engineer
LogicDIS S.A.
10.2004 - 11.2006
- Macro recorder for testing
- Graphical designer for Crystal Reports
- R&D, code maintenance for Omega framework
- Custom form designer for Prime Business ERP
Contract Software Engineer
NCSR Demokritos
03.2004 - 10.2004
- Institute of Nuclear Technology& Radiation Protection
- 3D visualization tool with advanced user interface aimed at simulation of buildings and data for study of consequences of human construction to environment
Contract Software Engineer
Emphasis Telematics S.A.
11.2001 - 03.2004
- PPP stack for 8051. TCP, UDP stack. ICMP messaging support, with the purpose of connecting to mobile telephony provider. KEIL tools for 8051 were been used extensively; code was based on C language. There were thoughts about using RTX51 Tiny real time operating system but in the end it was decided to work in low level, handling control loop. In this process I2C bus was built to extend internal memory, also corresponding driver was written
- Bulk SMS
- GPRS simulation using Bluetooth
Contract Software Engineer
4M S.A.
09.2001 - 03.2004
- IntelliCAD Core Developer (optimization, new features, hide/shade rendering, raster image, code maintenance)
- WalkIDEA 3D visualization for IntelliCAD & AutoCAD
- DWG to WMF/EMF converter
- DWG symbol library for IntelliCAD & AutoCAD
Software Engineer
ALTANET S.A.
03.1999 - 01.2000
- Web Stores
- Business to Consumer (B2C) engine
- Intranets
- Business to Business (B2B) engine
Software Developer
Gelco S.A.
07.1998 - 02.1999
- Internet Portal for Central Macedonia District
- Info-kiosk Development
- Intranet applications
Research Assistant
IPL (Information Processing Laboratory), AUTH
01.1997 - 06.1998
- R&D Digital Image Processing using 2D/3D filters
- Video Signal Processing
- Stereo Image Processing
- MATLAB has been used extensively to build prototypes for imaging and digital signal processing
- Medical Image Processing – PANORAMA project
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Thessaloniki 09.1992 - 11.1999
Skills
Cloud & Distributed Systems – Expertise in architecting and scaling cloud-native solutions
Databases & Storage – Deep knowledge of relational, NoSQL, and distributed databases
Leadership & Strategy – Driving engineering teams to build high-performance systems
Performance & Optimization – Tuning cloud and database systems for efficiency
Security & Reliability – Implementing best practices for uptime and data protection
DevOps & Automation – Streamlining CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and monitoring
Affiliations
Learning Actors S.A., Greece
Kafka Tutor
Certification
M101P: MongoDB for Developers
Timeline
Director of Engineering
TileDB Inc.
02.2024 - Current
M101P: MongoDB for Developers
01-2023
Engineering Manager
TileDB Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2024
Principal Software Engineer
TileDB Inc.
02.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Software Engineer
TileDB Inc.
02.2019 - 01.2021
Udacity Computer Vision Nanodegree, Computer Vision Engineer
01-2019
Udacity CarND Nanodegree, Autonomous Car Engineer
01-2018
Deep learning and Neural Networks
01-2017
Senior Software Engineer
PCCW Global
01.2015 - 02.2019
Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach
01-2015
Machine Learning: Linear Regression
01-2015
6.01X: Embedded Systems – Shape the World
01-2014
5.01X: Linear Algebra – Foundations to Frontiers
01-2014
AUTONAVx: Autonomous Navigation for Flying Robots
01-2014
M102: MongoDB for DBAs
01-2013
Senior Software Engineer
European Commission
02.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Software Engineer
SingularLogic S.A.,
04.2009 - 06.2011
Founding Partner, CTO
XRobotics S.A.
10.2008 - 12.2010
Contract Software Engineer
NCSR Demokritos
01.2008 - 09.2008
Contract Software Engineer
Mesogeos Environmental Services S.A.
12.2006 - 08.2008
Software Engineer
LogicDIS S.A.
10.2004 - 11.2006
Contract Software Engineer
NCSR Demokritos
03.2004 - 10.2004
Contract Software Engineer
Emphasis Telematics S.A.
11.2001 - 03.2004
Contract Software Engineer
4M S.A.
09.2001 - 03.2004
Software Engineer
ALTANET S.A.
03.1999 - 01.2000
Software Developer
Gelco S.A.
07.1998 - 02.1999
Research Assistant
IPL (Information Processing Laboratory), AUTH
01.1997 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
09.1992 - 11.1999