Agile Actors

🚀 foobar i/o goes Agile Actors! 🚀 Join us for an exciting afternoon as foobar i/o goes to Agile Actors for a tech deep-dive in Nextdot’s journey to market using Typesense as a search engine. During the session, we will: - meet Nextdot and get to know their mission - while George Tsamtsouris and Yannis Kavvouras present why they chose Typesense over Algolia or ElasticSearch in client applications - leveraging at the same time vector search and ML-powered embeddings 📆 Date & Time: 18th of February 2025 | 6:30PM GMT +2 📌 Location: Agile Actors Headquarters, Eth. Antistaseos 62a, Chalandri 152 31, Greece This event is open upon registration, to anyone interested in exploring scalable, user-friendly search solutions for modern applications. Whether you are an experienced engineer or just looking to expand your horizons, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts and network with like-minded professionals. Seats are limited, so make sure to book yours ASAP! Reserve your spot via the Meetup app: https://lnkd.in/dJYd_6dJ Feel free to reach out to one of the co-founders of foobar i/o, Filippos Papadopoulos, Giorgos Kiomourtzis, George Pardalis for more information or directly to the host Alexis Panousis. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀 #foobariogreece #Nextdot #AgileActors #Typesense #ElasticSearch #SoftwareEngineering #TechTalk #MeetUp

Last Wednesday, we gathered for our annual 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚-𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭, a cherished tradition that brings us all together to kick off the new year with good vibes and great company. This year’s event was extra special as we also celebrated being a 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤® 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝! 🏆✨ A big congratulations to the 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 and Nikos Sarris for finding the lucky flouri! 🍀 May this be a year filled with success, growth, and exciting new opportunities for all of us. Here's to another year of collaboration, innovation, and building an even stronger community at Agile Actors! 🚀 💙 #AgileActors #choose_the_AA_experience

We’re excited to be part of Women in Test—a meetup that brings together inspiring professionals shaping the future of testing! 🚀 A big shoutout to Dimitra Chatzigianni and Sophia Chalkou, who will be representing Agile Actors at this fantastic event. From automation to leadership, this meetup is all about knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and community. Looking forward to insightful discussions and connecting with fellow testers! 🙌 📍 MOT Athens | 25/02 | 18:00 GMT+2 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eiJBFgvz #WomenInTest #SoftwareTesting #AgileActors #TestingCommunity

🎉 We did it! Agile Actors is officially Great Place to Work® certified! 🎉 But more than the certification itself, what truly matters is why we earned it: ✨ 𝟵𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 said they are 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 Agile Actors—an exceptionally high score that reflects the trust, collaboration, and shared purpose we’ve built together. What makes this even more meaningful? We scored high in the areas that define who we are: ✔ 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – because growth never stops. ✔ 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 – because we rise by lifting each other. ✔ 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 – because we embrace change as an opportunity. These aren’t just numbers; they are proof that servant leadership and a growth mindset are more than principles for us—they are how we work, lead, and grow every day. A huge thank you to every team member who makes Agile Actors what it is! Proud one more time being part of Agile Actors team!

🎉 We’re delighted to announce that Agile Actors is proud to be a #Gold #Partner for WeTest.Athens 2025! We’re passionate about driving innovation in the tech and QA community, and we can’t wait to share insights and foster growth at this fantastic event. A big thank you to the WeTest.Athens team for having us on board! Don’t miss out—tickets are selling fast! 🎟️ #WeTestAthens #AgileActors #the_aa_experience

📢 Great news: We’re officially Certified as a 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤®! 🎉   ✨ Thank you to everyone who shared their voice through the Great Place to Work® survey. At Agile Actors, this milestone reflects the culture, values, and commitment that define who we are.   🔑 What makes Agile Actors truly special? • 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Tailored programs that empower growth in both technical and soft skills. • 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭: Open communication and meaningful connections across all levels. • 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: Well-being initiatives, flexible work arrangements, and meaningful rewards. • 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Over 200 hours of technical and soft skills training annually.   We believe that when our people thrive, our clients and communities thrive too. This certification inspires us to keep building an environment where every Agile Actor feels empowered to grow, innovate, and achieve their ambitions.   Let’s celebrate this achievement together—and aim for even greater heights! 🚀 #GreatPlaceToWork #AgileActorsCulture #TogetherWeGrow #GrowthMindset

🎉 Celebrating οur 4th Coaching Awards Ceremony 🎉 This heartwarming event highlighted the impact of our 130 incredible Coaches, whose unwavering commitment to growth and transformation sets Agile Actors apart.   Here’s what makes our Coaching Culture truly exceptional: ✅ Outstanding Impact: 98% of Coachees say their Coaches empower their growth and development. ✅ Actionable Feedback: Coachees provide impactful feedback with clarity, examples, and measurable outcomes. ✅ Coaching Mindset: SMART goals, Growth Mindset, and coaching practices are now part of our everyday language. ✅ The Ripple Effect: Great Coaches don’t just support—they inspire their Coachees to become better Coaches themselves. ✅ A Culture of Growth: Coachees are ready to take their coaching journey to new heights.   🏆 And the winners are… It wasn’t easy to select just 10 Coaches, as the competition came down to the finest of details. Today, we proudly celebrate 10 outstanding coaches across 5 categories:   ✨The Transformational Coach (AAwesome Coach) Dimitris Sakellariou (1st place), Kyriakos Filippakos (2nd) ✨ The Empathy Coach Dimosthenis Fountoukos (1st), Ioannis Goulias (2nd) ✨ The Goal-Setting Coach Dimitris Sartzetakis (1st), Polykarpos Polykarpidis (2nd) ✨ The Technical Accelerator Coach Gregory Savvidis (1st), Vasileios Bardakos (2nd) ✨ The Growth Mindset Coach Pantelis Vardakas (1st), Sotiris Tsiamouris (2nd) Congratulations to all! 🎉 🎊 This marks the 4th Coaching Awards Ceremony, our bi-annual event that honors the commitment and impact of our Coaches in driving a coaching-first culture.   With 23 Internal Coaching courses and continuous support, we’re proud to celebrate not just the winners but every single one of Agile Actors —our incredible coachees. 💙   Let’s keep growing, together. 🌟   #the_AA_experience #continuous_coaching #CoachingCulture #GrowthMindset #Recognition

Will we be there? Of course, we will! 💯 We are glad to inform you that we will be attending the upcoming Devoxx Greece event on April 10-12th in Athens Megaron, as a Gold Sponsor! 🎉 Looking forward to meeting you all again at our AAwesome booth, and attending all these amazing speeches and workshops! 👩🏻💻 See you there! #AgileActors #DexoxxGreece2025 #choose_the_AA_experience

🚀 Boost Your TypeScript Skills! 🚀 Learn advanced TypeScript concepts like template literals, type guards, never, and generics to write more type-safe and reliable code. This blog by Georgios Georgiou covers practical tips to differentiate any vs unknown, enforce type logic, and create dynamic types. 💡 Takeaway: Master TS essentials and elevate your coding game! https://lnkd.in/dZ8RepfG What are your thoughts? Please share below.

🎄✨ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! ✨🎄 Our AAwesome team came together to spread some holiday cheer and decorate our Christmas tree at our HQs! 🌟 Check out this fun timelapse of the magic coming to life🎄 Moments like these remind us of the importance of teamwork, shared joy, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for everyone 💙 Wishing all of our dear #network a festive season filled with happiness, connection, and bright moments💖 Let’s close out the year strong and step into 2025 with even more passion and purpose! 🚀 #AgileActors #Christmas2024