Enea Tsanai

Bio

Enea Tsanai is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and high-performance computing. With a strong background in programming, system architecture, and databases, he has led large-scale projects at major technology companies. He is actively engaged in globally available cloud services, customer engagement, solutions engineering and agentic AI.

Professional Background

Enea is currently a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle, leading the development of globally available services like PostgreSQL Database and Video Streaming as a Service. Previously, at Comcast, he built large-scale continuous deployment platforms for microservices and network orchestration. Earlier in his career, at Xyntek Inc. and Research Unit 6, he architected and released multiple mobile and full-stack web applications in startup environments. He also conducted research on optimizing network routing protocols and video transmission on emergency vehicle platoons. Enea is also engaged in VR development, focusing on practical applications such as training simulations and immersive visualizations.

Education

Enea earned his Master of Science in Software Engineering from Villanova University and his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras, Greece.

Motivation for Teaching

Enea is passionate about bridging the gap between theory and real-world software engineering. With years of industry experience, he aims to equip students with cutting-edge, high demand skills, ensuring they stay ahead in the evolving tech landscape. His teaching philosophy emphasizes curiosity, hands-on learning, critical thinking, and preparing students for careers in the software industry.

Helping Students Be Successful

Enea is committed to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment that empowers students to succeed. Through real-world case studies, interactive workshop-style sessions, and hands-on technical projects, he encourages students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways that prepare them for future endeavors. He remains readily available via email and flexible virtual office hours, offering personalized mentorship, guidance, and industry insights.