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Thomai Christopoulou

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I am Thomai Christopoulou, a Northcoders software development bootcamp graduate transitioning from 14 years as a Chef/Pastry Chef to software development.

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I am Thomai Christopoulou, a Northcoders software development bootcamp graduate transitioning from 14 years as a Chef/Pastry Chef to software development. My culinary career honed exceptional problem solving, precision under pressure, and meticulous attention to detail, all of which translate into clean, efficient code and thoughtful user experiences.

Since completing an intensive JavaScript bootcamp, I have built real-world projects and delivered results in high-pressure team settings. I am passionate about creating user-focused applications and eager to contribute my creativity, technical skills, and strong work ethic to a collaborative development team.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 10 roles

Tech Support - Faults · GammaJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Troubleshooting & fault resolution across cloud-based VoIP and SIP trunk services; ensuring call quality, connectivity, and SIP signalling; providing 24/7 UK-based technical support, guiding customers through configurations, SBC setups, and best practices for VoIP operations.

Frontend Developer · ToTa Booking System (Personal Project)Mar 2025 – Jun 2025 · 4 mos

Building a full-stack booking system in collaboration with a backend developer; designing and developing the frontend with a focus on responsive UI/UX using React and JavaScript; integrating calendar-based booking features with real-time availability checks.

Lead Pastry Production Chef · Manchester Central Convention ComplexJan 2022 – Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Assisted the Head Pastry Chef in overseeing pastry operations for events, dinners, and menus; maintained high standards of quality and consistency across pastry offerings.

Website Developer & Digital Marketing Designer · My Mediterranean MarketJun 2021 – Dec 2021 · 7 mos
Front of House / Agency Chef · Verve (Full Time Agency Chef)Oct 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos
Freelance Photographer/Videographer · Self-employed / Side HustleFeb 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 10 mos
Chef Section Manager · Manchester City Football ClubJul 2019 – Apr 2020 · 10 mos
Full Time Head Chef · M&S Head OfficeJul 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education· 6

Software Development Bootcamp in JavaScript · Northcoders2024 – 2025
Level 2-3 in Confectionery and Pastry · Manchester College Fielden Campus2016 – 2017
Culinary Arts (International and Greek Cuisine) · IEK AKMI-Thessaloniki2011 – 2013
Microsoft Office Specialist (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/Windows/Internet) · DATALABS - Thessaloniki2011

Certifications and awards

Microsoft Office Specialist2011
Level 2-3 in Confectionery and Pastry2016 – 2017
Culinary Arts (International and Greek Cuisine)2011 – 2013

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