Stelios Gkiokas

Stelios Gkiokas is a Lead Software Engineer and Test Architect specializing in scalable distributed systems, test automation, and DevSecOps. He has designed testing frameworks for trading platforms, modernized core systems in cloud-native banking, built CI/CD and mobile automation solutions for large-scale lottery applications, and contributed to event streaming platforms powered by Apache Kafka. His current focus is on shift-left testing, performance engineering, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality software faster. Beyond engineering, he fosters technical communities through mentoring, blogging, and speaking.