Technology and Innovation 

My interest in technology comes from a simple conviction: that thoughtful innovation and intelligent automation can make work more productive, accurate, and rewarding. During my time at JPMorgan, I specialised in some of the most complex areas of the derivatives business — from managing large portfolio buyouts and asset-backed securities to the highly computational CVA and XVA books. Much of that work depended on modelling, data integrity, and system design, and I was consistently drawn to using technology to simplify workflows, improve analytical precision, and enhance decision-making.

That curiosity began much earlier. In my final year at university — when computers were still in their infancy — I built a set of computational models to simulate the electrical behaviour of cardiac nerve cells. The objective was to predict how to compensate for or repair nerve damage following an ischaemic episode, a problem that until then had been addressed largely through empirical observation and experience. By deriving equations that accurately mimicked current behaviour, the models could begin to predict responses to intervention — an early step toward simulation-based medicine.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, I made a deliberate decision to deepen my technical skills in a structured way. I began working one-on-one with an experienced developer for two hours each day (weekdays 5–7 am; Saturdays 9–5) — an intensive routine that soon evolved into an ongoing learning programme. That commitment has since grown into a small technology venture with a permanent team of developers: TechArete.

TechArete

TechArete is an independent technology company founded in late 2022, focused on developing custom software and automation systems that address real-world business challenges. Our technical expertise spans PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and Symfony, and our work covers a range of sectors and use cases.

Recent projects include:

• Workflow automation for legal and immigration services in Cyprus, streamlining visa and residency applications.
• Smart booking bots that secure high-demand appointment slots in the sports sector.
• A taxi aggregator platform that connects independent drivers to improve the efficiency of long-distance transfers.
• A payroll and work-permit automation system designed for the Swiss seasonnaire market.
• A LinkedIn engagement tool that integrates connection data into Outlook, creating a searchable and shareable relationship database.

Each of these projects combines practical insight with technical precision, reflecting the same values that have guided the company from the start: efficiency, innovation, and reliability.