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Fotokiklosi waste management platform

End-to-end waste-management platform that digitises collection points, routes, materials and internal transactions across Greece.

Lead engineer on a multi-tenant waste logistics platform used by real operators in the field.

Real client projectEnvironmental services / LogisticsEnterprise client project

Fotokiklosi Waste Management Platform

Built as a production system for an enterprise client, with a focus on reliability, clear workflows, and a UI tailored to the way people actually work day-to-day.

RoleLead engineer
TeamSmall cross-functional team with operational stakeholders
Timeline~1 year of design, build, and rollout
IndustryEnvironmental services / Logistics

What we were solving

Context & problem

Municipalities and partners needed a clear view of how waste moved across collection points, routes, and materials. In practice, information lived in paper logs, phone calls, and disconnected spreadsheets, making it hard to answer basic questions like: which points are full, which routes are inefficient, and how materials translate into transactions.

The goal was to replace this fragmentation with a single system that operators, drivers, and administrators could all rely on, with real-time visibility and auditable records.

How we approached it

Solution

As lead engineer, I worked closely with domain experts to model the real-world concepts of the network: collection points, containers, routes, materials, and transactions. From there, we designed a web platform that gives operators a live map of activity, and back-office users a set of tools for tracking flows and generating reports.

The product emphasises clarity and trust in the data: every movement is recorded, every transaction is traceable, and the system surfaces the information different roles care about without overwhelming them.

Impact

Outcomes

  • - A single platform to track collection points, routes, and materials across regions, reducing reliance on manual status checks.
  • - Clear internal transaction history that makes audits and compliance reporting easier to handle.
  • - Shared operational view between field teams and back office, improving coordination and reducing miscommunication.
  • (Quantitative metrics can be added here once they are available.)
Collection point management dashboard
Collection pointsScreenshot
Route planning and optimisation flow
Route optimisationScreenshot
Internal transactions and reporting
Transactions & reportsScreenshot

Behind the scenes

Tech & delivery

Stack

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Relational database
  • Tailwind CSS

Challenges

  • Modelling a real-world network of collection points, routes, and materials in a way that stays understandable.
  • Designing interfaces that work for both operational staff and back-office users.
  • Keeping performance predictable as the number of tracked entities grows.

How I worked

  • Translated domain language from operators into a concrete data model and UI flows.
  • Iterated features with stakeholders using real scenarios and sample data.
  • Led the technical design and implementation while aligning with business priorities.

Fotokiklosi: Waste Management Reinvented

Digitise collection points, routes, and materials across Greece with real-time tracking and analytics.

Collection Point Management

Map and monitor all waste collection points across Greece with real-time status updates and capacity tracking.

Collection Points Dashboard

Smart Route Optimization

Automatically plan efficient collection routes based on fill levels, traffic, and schedules to reduce costs and emissions.

Route Map View

Material Tracking

Track different waste materials—plastic, glass, paper, organic—with detailed logs and recycling rates.

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Recyclables

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Organic

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Paper

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General

Transaction & Analytics Dashboard

Monitor internal transactions, generate compliance reports, and visualize key metrics with interactive charts.

Analytics Dashboard