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Dimitris Martin Arampatzis

Senior Software Engineer
Vontobel
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ABOUT ME

Who Am I

Hello, my name is Dimitris Martin Arampatzis. I’m a senior software engineer at Vontobel, working on the frontend and backend of a multi-issuer platform for structured products. This blog, its content and opinions are my own.

I am based in Zurich, Switzerland, where I work in the office at Vontobel.

Interests

My interests lie in cloud platforms, .NET, the open web, entrepreneurship, and management practices that improve productivity. Since you are here you will see some of my rumblings about these topics.

Mottos you will often hear me say:

  • “Leave it better than you found it.”
  • “Give time now to what saves you time later.”

I believe in agile methodologies and strive to make my team’s work easier.

Beginnings of a Software Developer

I started dabbling in programming at 14, when my dad showed me an early Windows phone and said: "Write a program that outputs the current GPS location, and this phone will be yours." I fell in love with programming after that and didn't care much about the phone.

As a kid, my dream career went from astronaut straight to software developer.

Education

I graduated from International Hellenic University with a BSc in Computer Science. During this time, I learned Java and JavaScript and developed a content management system.

I also completed my master's degree in Business Administration and Information Systems at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Professional Career

  • It all began with Veltio, the first company I joined as a software developer. I helped with their cloud platforms and developed a solution to monitor all of the company's infrastructure.

  • The next step was AntyxSoft Cloud, where I had the opportunity to work alongside experienced IT professionals in Thessaloniki. I consulted international clients and recreated the company's web platform along the way.

  • At CubeRM, I developed backend software using .NET and Microsoft Azure for tender management.

  • I’m currently a senior software engineer at Vontobel in Zurich, Switzerland, where I work in the office on the frontend and backend of a multi-issuer platform for structured products.

Throughout my career, I’ve kept coding, even when managing a small team and helping shape products.

Technologies I’ve used along the way include .NET, SQL Server, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, PowerShell, JavaScript, and more. There is still plenty I want to accomplish. My favorite part of this career is continuing to learn in an industry that refuses to stand still.

That's me, today. I'll be different tomorrow, hopefully better.