Projects
Web Development
Notable work that I have completed by creating full-stack web applications. Everything I create is user-driven by bringing UX design and research to the forefront.
MindCheque - Full Stack Web App
UX Deliverables and Case Studies
A collection of the work I have done related to user experience design and research. Creating UX deliverables for both personal passion projects and educational purposes.
Diary Study - Music Listening
Theia (UX/ID Project)
Creative Work
A page dedicated to many creative assignments I have taken part in over my years living within the Creative Suite.
Blinding Lights Lyric Video - The Weeknd
Logo Design - Freshly Groomed
Elpida Autism Foundation
A timeline showing my contributions to a charitable organization founded by my family and raised over $700,000 to date (Feb 3 2020).
James Koutrakos - Speech at Elpida Gala 2018
James Koutrakos - Resilience Speech at ICON Geneva Event 2019
Personal Work and Articles
A collection of think pieces, articles, and other content that I wanted to publish for people to see.
One’s Soul Purpose - Think piece by James Koutrakos
My Timeline
Present to 2020
Pension Plan Perfection - Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
I joined Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) as a User Experience Designer and Researcher.
Started March 2022.
The Next Step - BrainStation
I attended BrainStation, a 12-week bootcamp, to build my skillset in full-stack web development. Skills include HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, Node, React, Agile Development, Document Object Model (DOM) APIs, Web APIs, User Authentication, OAuth, Heroku, GitHub, and Jest.
Started September 2021, and completed December 2021.
A Valuable Experience - Apple Pay
I joined a corporate Apple Pay team to drive merchant enablement of Apple Pay. As a Solutions Engineer, I focused on UX design and homegrown APIs.
Started January 2021.
2020 to 2014
An ICONic Internship -
ICON
I worked as a UXD Intern at ICON Digital Productions from November 2019 to March 2020.
UXD Certified -
Humber College
I went back to school to get a Post-Graduate Certificate in User Experience Design at Humber College.
(September 2019 to April 2020).
An Apple a day -
Apple
I’m currently working at Apple Markville as an Operations (Inventory & Loss Prevention) Specialist.
Started in August 2018.
B.Comm -
Ryerson University
Graduated with a Bachelors of Commerce in Business Technology Management from Ryerson University (September 2014 to April 2018).
An Autism Charity -
Elpida Autism Foundation
Started a charitable organization with my family called the Elpida Autism Foundation (Founded in 2014, became a charity in 2017).
2014 to 2010
A Passion Begins -
Design Basics
Began to learn about the Adobe Creative Suite of applications. Started freelance design work in 2011.
High School -
St. Augustine
Finished High School at St. Augustine Catholic High School in the Laptop Program. Specialist High Skills Major certification.
(September 2010 to June 2014).
Family Business -
Sentiments Paper Boutique
Began working alongside my mother in her custom design and print business, Sentiments Paper Boutique.
