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Nikos Nikolouzos

Senior Software Engineer & Founder of Genoch LTD

Welcome to my digital platform dedicated to sharing ideas, critiquing trends, and building connections. Technology is more than just a tool for me—it's a means to solve real-world problems and enhance digital experiences.

At Genoch LTD, I leverage lessons from previous roles at major companies like Expedia Group and Ford Motor Company, where I developed scalable architectures and user-centered applications.

The aim of nikolouzos.com is to establish thought leadership in technology, foster dialogue on industry trends, and connect tech enthusiasts and professionals through shared insights on the digital future.

Professional Journey

Building Foundations

Here's a look at the most impactful projects and contributions I made in previous roles at Sky, Ford Motor Company, and Expedia Group, where I honed my skills in scalable architecture, user-centered design, and data-driven development.

Associate iOS Engineer

Expedia Group

Dec 2019 – July 2021

Expedia Group logo
  • Cross-Platform Favorites Feature: Created a GraphQL, SwiftUI, and Combine-based feature that improved user engagement by 21%, making it easier for users to access and interact with favorite content across devices.
  • ML-Driven Image Selection: Integrated machine learning algorithms with the help of Analytics and ML teams, which optimized product displays and contributed an additional £XM in yearly revenue.
  • App Clip Development: Built an App Clip for on-the-go functionality, which earned Expedia's "Shippability Award" for innovation in mobile user experience.
Senior iOS Engineer

Ford Motor Company

July 2021 – Oct 2022

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  • App Re-Architecture: Introduced "Composable Architecture" to streamline code management and add flexibility. Focused on enhancing the Home and Roadside Assistance functionalities to create a smoother user experience.
  • Shared UI Framework: Developed a unified UI framework used across Ford's mobile apps, promoting a consistent design language and increasing development efficiency.
  • Enhanced Notification System: Led a push notification migration to improve communication reliability, working closely with backend teams to ensure smooth implementation.
Senior iOS Engineer

Sky

Oct 2022 – Jan 2024

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  • Search Functionality Overhaul: Led a project to rewrite and optimize search features, reducing time-to-playout by integrating trending assets and improving search history capabilities, enhancing the user experience significantly.
  • tvOS Consent Management: Spearheaded the development of the tvOS Consent Project with OneTrust, aligning Sky's app with data protection regulations and enhancing user trust by ensuring robust compliance.
  • Cross-Platform Notification System: Implemented a shared Push and In-App Notification Module across tvOS and iOS, leveraging Braze for seamless user engagement and a unified communication strategy.

Entrepreneurial Venture

At Genoch LTD, I focus on delivering tech that’s scalable, efficient, and innovative. My goal is to provide smart solutions that help our clients thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Founder & Software Engineer

Genoch LTD

Jan 2024 – Present

  • OneStop Shop: Developing a turnkey e-commerce platform for small and medium businesses, focusing on speed, compliance, and growth tools.
  • SmartXiv.com: SmartXiv.com is an AI-driven platform that delivers personalized summaries of research papers from arXiv, helping users stay updated with relevant scientific content. It provides tailored recommendations and sends the latest paper summaries directly via email, making it easier for researchers, professors, and students to keep track of new findings in their fields efficiently.
  • Custom Solutions: Offering tailored software development services, from API integration to full-scale app development, ensuring scalable and future-ready solutions for clients.

Innovating for Tomorrow

My vision for nikolouzos.com is to cultivate thought leadership in technology and innovation. The site will evolve as a platform for sharing ideas on software development, critiquing industry trends, and fostering collaboration within the tech community. I'm excited to continue exploring solutions that drive meaningful change and improve how we interact with the digital world.

Future Goals

Ongoing Projects

Ongoing

  • Solving Real-World Problems: Focus on leveraging technology to address complex challenges faced by businesses and individuals.
  • Establishing Thought Leadership: Through blog posts and discussions, I aim to engage with the tech community on key issues and share insights from my journey.
  • Fostering Connections: This website will be a hub for connecting with other professionals and entrepreneurs who share a passion for technology and its potential to make a difference.

Projects

MakePDFAPI

MakePDFAPI

MakePDFAPI is an API-driven platform designed for users who need fast, consistent PDF generation. Featuring a visual editor and Canva import capabilities, customers can create custom templates—like invoices or reports—and populate them with data for unique, on-demand PDF creation.

Core Features

  • Visual Template Editor: Create professional templates with ease, enhanced by an option to import designs from Canva.

  • API-Driven Automation: Set up templates once, then use the API to populate them with data dynamically, generating branded documents with just a few clicks.

  • Versatile Use Cases: Ideal for businesses needing automated document generation for invoices, reports, and other recurring documents.

DivvyFast

DivvyFast

DivvyFast automates essential corporate documentation, making it quick and simple for UK businesses to generate shareholder minutes, tax vouchers, and dividend payment records. This platform ensures compliance and streamlines corporate paperwork so companies can stay focused on their core activities.

Core Features

  • Efficient Document Creation: Generates tax vouchers, shareholder minutes, and dividend records in seconds.

  • Compliance-Friendly: Ensures documentation meets UK regulations, simplifying corporate record-keeping.

  • Flexible Subscription Model: Access document credits through a subscription, allowing ongoing, hassle-free document generation.

Explore & Connect

Join me in exploring the latest in technology, software development, and digital innovation. Let's connect and share insights on the digital future.