Hello, my name is Loren.

Welcome to my website!

Summary

About me

I am a young (debatable), passionate and hard working developer. I love bringing my ideas into reality and I'm always down for a good challenge. Tech enthusiast, with a strong desire to improve and learn new technologies. Highly motivated about my work, can meet any expectations with the right training or guidance.

Currently:

Studying

  • Open University: Computer science

Working

  • Software Engineer at Cisco (Kraków)

Projects:

Timeline

September 6, 2022

Cisco - Software Engineer

Currently working as a Software Engineer at Cisco Kraków

Atos - Atos Bootcamp

A week-long bootcamp organizated by Atos:

  • Day 1 – Data Intelligence, IoT and Edge
  • Day 2 – HPC, Quantum & AI
  • Day 3 – Cloud
  • Day 4 – Cybersecurity
  • Day 5 – Decarbonization
Certificate: Atos Bootcamp

July 22, 2022

ReGeneration Academy – Web Apps UI/UX Design & Development

ReGeneration Finalist. Web Apps UI/UX Design & Development, a 80 hours intensive hard skills training which lasted from 28 Feb 2022 till 08 Apr 2022.
Certificate: ReGeneration Academy on Web Apps UI/UX Design & Development

April 8, 2022

CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate

Passed my CCNA exam.
Certificate: CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

February 6, 2022

Mind The Code – C# .NET Freamework

A scholarship that was provided by Info Quest Technologies S.A. for the 60-hour course of Mind The Code – C# .NET Freamework.
Certificate: Mind The Code – C# .NET Freamework

December 4th, 2021

Cisco – Cisco Incubator 9.0 Trainee

Got selected among 90 students across the wolrd out of 2000+ applicants. The program consists of:
• CCNA training webinars & workshops
• Cisco advanced technologies seminars & webinars
• Professional Skills seminars, webinars and workshops
• Network Automation and preparation for Security DevNet exam
Certificate: Cisco: Incubator 9.0

September 16, 2021

Microsoft Technology Associate – HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals

Successfully completed the requirements to be recognized as a Microsoft Technology Associate for HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals.
Certificate: Microsoft Technology Associate – HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals

July 23, 2021

Social Hackers Academy – Front End Development

Studying on SHA about Front End Development. A course with duration of 7 month about HTML & CSS, JavaScript & Libraries, Frameworks.
Certificate: SOCIAL HACKERS ACADEMY – Frontend Web Development Course

July 1, 2021

Sololearn – Python Core

Completed the Python Core course from the Sololearn platform.
Certificate: Sololearn – Python Core

June 21, 2021

Development Agency of Karditsa (ANKA) – Python

Completed a 50 hours course about Basic & Advanced Python concepts.
Certificate: Python Course

June 2, 2021

Tech Academy (SOCIALINNOV) – Front End Development

Completed a 40 hours course about HTML / CSS / JavaScript.
Certificate: Front End Development MTA | Microsoft Technology Associate

April 2, 2021

Mathesis – CS3.2: Advanced web development

Six week course (estimated 60 hours) about Advanced web development which is offered by Mathesis MOOC.
Certificate: CS3.2: Advanced web development

February 22, 2021

Mathesis – CS3.1: Introduction to web development with HTML5, CSS3, Javascript

Six week course (estimated 60 hours) about "Introduction to web development with HTML5, CSS3, Javascript" which is offered by Mathesis MOOC.
Certificate: CS3.1: Introduction to web development with HTML5, CSS3, Javascript

December 20, 2020

Google Digital Garage – The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Completed the "The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing" which is provided by Google Digital Garage.
Certificate: The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

August 31, 2020
June 20, 2020

Caid – societas, scientia et Ars – IT Technician & Manager

I was working part time on the nonprofit organization "Caid, societas, scientia et Ars" since early 2015, as IT Technician and later on as manager. CAID closed on June of 2020.

TÜV HELLAS – Specialist of Web Design and Applications: Basic

Got my "Specialist of Web Design and Applications: Basic" certificate from TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD).
Certificate: Specialist of Web Design and Applications: Basic

August 8, 2018
May 2, 2018

IRI Greece – Application Developer (Internship)

I did a 2 month Internship at IRI Greece as an Application Developer. During my internship, I was assigned small projects using the VB.NET framework.

Mathesis – CS1.1: Introduction to Python

Six week course (estimated 60 hours) about "Introduction to Python" which is offered by Mathesis MOOC.
Certificate: CS1.1: Introduction to Python

November 13, 2017
October 20, 2014

Caid – societas, scientia et Ars – IT Technician (Volunteer)

Volunteering work as an IT Technician for the conduction of the "8th International Science Film Festival of Athens”. Maintaining, repairing, and upgrading the CAID’s computers, also creating and managing the organization’s network.

Cisco – Cisco Certified Network Associate

Completed the course of "Cisco Certified Network Associate" that was provided by IEK XINI.

September 22, 2014

City & Guilds – B2 Communicator (English)


Certificate: English - B2 Communicator

July 15, 2014

IEK XINI – Computer Engineering and Office Machines (Degree)

Graduated by IEK XINI with the degree of "Computer Engineering and Office Machines" (2 years).
Certificate: Computer Engineering and Office Machines

July 10, 2014

High School graduation

June 14, 2011
February 3, 2008

Freelancer – Software Engineer

Freelancer work for creation, modification and management of various files for a private Lineage 2 gaming server (java, html, sql and xml files).

Projects

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Greek Address:

Makris 49, 18755
Athens, Keratsini
Greece

UK Address:

447 Westhorne Avenue Eltham
London, SE95LR
United Kingdom

Contact Info:

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xkotsiko@outlook.com
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lorenkociko@gmail.com
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+30 6970394518
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+48 789762733