About

Background

Hello, I’m Tasos Piotopoulos. I am a Lead Software Engineer focused on building teams that deliver better software. My work blends hands-on coding, technical architecture and mentoring engineers so they can thrive in their craft and careers. Since 2005, I have worked in diverse industries, shaping systems and teams that create measurable business value while growing the people behind them.

I have led engineering teams of different sizes and guided projects that generated or saved tens of millions of dollars for organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies. My academic foundation includes a Master’s in Software Engineering and Distributed Systems from University College Dublin, and I am currently pursuing an MBA at Frederick University Cyprus. This combination of technical and business studies helps me bridge engineering excellence with organizational impact.

My technical experience spans cloud-native distributed systems, SRE, and DevOps. Over the years, I have mostly worked with Java, Scala, C#, F#, and Python, and built solutions on Azure, GCP, AWS, and Kubernetes, often integrating platforms such as MongoDB Atlas, Kafka, and Docker.

I believe growth is best when shared. Through blogging, teaching, organizing meetups and public speaking, I aim to pass on what I have learned and keep learning from others. You can find me on drinkbird.com or LinkedIn.

What is this blog about?

The tech landscape is driven by code and leadership. You don’t have to choose between being a great engineer and an inspiring leader. You can be both! In a profession where speed often trumps quality and shortcuts are the norm, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Technical debt and burnout are challenges we find ourselves facing again and again.

This stops here.

This blog explores engineering leadership through both code and collaboration. The goal is to show that technical excellence and people leadership are not separate paths. Here you will find tutorials, technical deep dives and reflections on soft skills, leadership and career growth. Whether you are starting your career or guiding a team of your own, my aim is to help you grow as both an engineer and a leader.

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Academic Credentials

I have a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and Distributed Systems from University College Dublin, where I graduated with first-class honours. I also have a B.Sc. in Computer and Telecommunications Engineering from the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, graduating with first-class honours. Currently, I’m an MBA candidate at Frederick University Cyprus.

Why DrinkBird?

The name is more than something that sounds playful. It comes from my Greek heritage and is a literal English translation of my last name.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions on this blog and social media under the DrinkBird banner are solely mine and do not reflect those of my employer or clients. Reader discretion is advised.

Short Bio

Tasos Piotopoulos is a Lead Software Engineer who helps teams excel technically and grow as leaders. Since 2005, he has delivered high-impact projects across multiple industries while mentoring engineers to reach their full potential. He holds a Master’s in Software Engineering and Distributed Systems from University College Dublin and is currently pursuing an MBA at Frederick University Cyprus. He shares his insights through blogging, teaching, organizing meetups and public speaking.

Connect with Tasos on drinkbird.com and LinkedIn.