# Eleftherios Kourkopoulos > Full-Stack Software Engineer | Immersive Media Location: London, England, United Kingdom Profile: https://flows.cv/eleftherios I build the invisible infrastructure that powers immersive experiences. For the past 5+ years, I've specialized in translating cutting-edge research into production software that people actually use, from XR systems supporting 1,500+ users across a global architecture firm to EU-funded ecological simulation tools used in 62 firms across 31 countries. Currently, I'm wearing two hats: architecting enterprise immersive and graphic intensive systems at Foster + Partners while leading full-stack development for EU Horizon 2020 research projects at McNeel Europe. Concurrently, I also teach the next generation of developers and data scientists as an Associate Lecturer at University of the Arts London. I excel at taking complex computational geometry problems, simulations, or 3D graphics challenges and engineering scalable solutions using C#, C++, Python, TypeScript, and modern cloud infrastructure. I thrive at the intersection of research and production, where theoretical models meet real-world constraints. Technical focus: Full-stack development, Real-time 3D, Graphics programming, Backend infrastructure, Data pipelines, XR/Digital Twins ## Work Experience ### Software Development Engineer @ McNeel Europe Jan 2023 – Present | London, England, United Kingdom Member of McNeel's R&D department. Leading full-stack development for cutting-edge ecological research projects that transform how designers integrate environmental science into their workflows. Ecolopes (EU Horizon 2020): Transformed academic research to software prototypes, while architecting multi-framework infrastructure for ecological simulation and data analysis. . Architected complete backend infrastructure and software integrations of prototyped solution. Spearheading development of a multi-tenant platform serving 62 firms across 31 countries and 7 disciplines Built secure API for authorisation and monitoring. Rhino.Ecologic: Engineering the development of microclimate simulation systems processing 1M+ biodiversity data points in seconds through parallelized pipelines, while maintaining scientific accuracy.. Developed spatial analysis tools integrated directly into CAD workflows. Research Translation: Translating peer-reviewed ecological models into production Rhino/Grasshopper plugins and React web applications. Creating intuitive interfaces that enable non-technical users to run complex environmental analyses. Building tools that bring scientific rigor to everyday design decisions. ### Associate Lecturer @ UAL Creative Computing Institute Jan 2023 – Present | London, England, United Kingdom Teaching the next generation of software developers and data scientists how to build data-driven applications, bridging the gap between data science and software engineering fundamentals. Core Teaching: Designing and delivering undergraduate courses in "Database Systems for Data Science" and "Software Development with Database Integration." Providing hands-on instruction in SQL/NoSQL databases, ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Mongoose), and full-stack development with data persistence. Teaching students to architect scalable applications from database design through to production deployment. Curriculum Development: Developed and expanded "Data, People and Society" curriculum for graduate and undergraduate students, addressing critical topics including data accessibility, ethical data processing, algorithmic bias, and the societal impacts of data-driven systems. Created coursework that challenges students to think critically about technology's role in society. Guest Lectures: Delivering specialized lectures on data-driven design processes, demonstrating how professional teams use data pipelines, analytics, and visualization to inform creative and business decisions. ### Design Systems Analyst (Applied R+D) @ Foster + Partners Jan 2023 – Present | London, England, United Kingdom Architecting enterprise immersive media (XR, Digital Twin) infrastructure enabling real-time collaboration for 1,500+ users across 150+ global architecture projects. Key Contributions: Built scalable geometry delivery backends and multi-user collaboration solutions for DCC and Unity and Unreal Engine. Developed end-to-end data analysis pipelines transforming simulation outputs into interactive dashboards for evidence-based design decisions. Led applied research evaluating emerging XR technologies (NVIDIA Omniverse, Apple Vision Pro, Magic Leap), presenting findings to inform major technology investments. Consulted design teams on performance-driven computational methodologies across global studio network ### Associate Lecturer @ University for the Creative Arts Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Canterbury, England, United Kingdom Taught computational design to undergraduate architecture students, covering algorithmic thinking, parametric modeling, and digital fabrication. Curriculum focused on Python scripting, Grasshopper, and generative design systems for complex geometry. ### Applications Developer @ Grimshaw Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | London, England, United Kingdom Led global software development initiatives across 6 studio locations serving 500+ architects, engineers, and designers worldwide. Architected enterprise sustainability platform automating carbon analysis workflows and reducing manual calculation time. Built integrated applications for data-driven decision making and design automation. Deployed interactive web-based platforms using React and Three.js for real-time 3D visualization, enhancing early-stage design exploration and client presentations. ### Computational Design Assistant @ Grimshaw Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | London, United Kingdom Delivered customer-facing applications for major infrastructure projects, leading digital integration using web-based and real-time technologies. Engineered custom in-house tools integrating parametric Grasshopper workflows with Unity real-time visualizations, enhancing cross-disciplinary collaboration between architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants. Championed computational geometry solutions and BIM interoperability, streamlining design iteration workflows. ### Digital Platforms Assistant @ Architectural Association Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | London, England, United Kingdom Maintained digital infrastructure for academic program websites, ensuring timely content delivery across multiple platforms. Administered WordPress hosting and managed deployment workflows for institutional web properties. ### Architect @ TTDZ Architects Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Salonica, Central Macedonia, Greece Designed and published a strictly regulated cremation center for a national competition, focusing on parametric design and intriguing architectural representation. ### Architectural Intern @ AllArchitecture Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Salonica, Central Macedonia, Greece Designed and delivered the competition entry for a multi-use municipal complex, focusing on complex geometry modelling and architectural visualization. ## Education ### Master of Science - MSc in Emergent Technologies & Design (EmTech) Architectural Association ### Master of Architecture - MArch in Architecture Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/eleftherios-kourkopoulos-b27b32b8 - Website: https://eleftherioskourkopoulos.com - Website: https://github.com/LefKour --- Source: https://flows.cv/eleftherios JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/eleftherios/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05