Websites that work as hard as your organisation
We design and build websites on WordPress that are easy to manage, accessible to everyone, and ready to grow with you. Whether you need a multilingual public site, a members-only portal, an online learning platform, or an e-commerce store — we deliver a site your team can own from day one.
- WordPress CMS with custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, and training for your team
- WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility baked in from day one
- Multilingual sites with WPML — publish in every language your audience speaks
- Membership portals, LMS, and Stripe-powered payments
- Content migration, SEO setup, and analytics integration
Custom platforms that grow with your business
We design and build web platforms that handle real traffic, real payments, and real users at scale. From membership systems and e-commerce stores to booking platforms processing millions in transactions — we deliver production-grade software on modern stacks.
- Payment integration: Stripe Connect, subscriptions, webhooks, PayPal
- Membership platforms with tiered access and SSO
- E-commerce, LMS, and booking systems
- API design and third-party integrations
Infrastructure that just works — so you don't have to think about it
We architect cloud infrastructure on AWS that scales automatically, deploys reliably, and gives you full visibility into what's happening. From containerised microservices to event-driven architectures, we build systems that run themselves — and tell you when they need attention.
- AWS architecture: Lambda, ECS, EventBridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Ansible
- Monitoring & observability: Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, PagerDuty
- Migration from monolith to microservices
Compliance and security your stakeholders can trust
We embed security into every layer — from code review to cloud configuration to compliance frameworks. As the Security Champion for a major SaaS platform in the Access Group, we've led PCI DSS scans, coordinated annual penetration tests, and prepared evidence for ISO 27001 audits. We bring that same rigour to every engagement.
- PCI DSS compliance scanning and remediation
- Penetration testing coordination and vulnerability management
- ISO 27001 audit preparation and evidence gathering
- GDPR compliance (EU-native implementation)
- WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility auditing and remediation
AI that actually understands your business
We build AI-powered systems that integrate directly into your existing platforms — from chatbots that answer questions using your own documents (RAG), to autonomous agents that handle complex workflows, to connectors that give AI models secure access to your tools and data. Not demos. Production systems.
- Chatbots that answer from your own knowledge base (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
- AI agents that automate multi-step business workflows
- Secure connectors (MCP) that let AI access your tools and data
- LLM integration into existing platforms and workflows
Technologies we ship with
Selected Work
Real projects. Real scale. Real outcomes.
A smarter way to run a car dealership
Greek car dealerships were managing inventory, customers, and listings with spreadsheets and manual processes. e-fleet.gr gives them a single platform — inventory management, CRM, website CMS, and AI-powered features — so they can run their business digitally and focus on selling cars.
- WordPress website with CMS that non-technical staff manage independently
- AI-generated vehicle descriptions and smart pricing recommendations
- Responsive design serving desktop and mobile users
Helping a booking platform scale to millions in payments
ClassForKids.io needed to process millions of pounds safely while meeting strict security standards. We rebuilt their payment infrastructure, introduced event-driven Stripe integration, and achieved PCI DSS and ISO 27001 compliance — so parents can book with confidence and the business can grow without limits.
- Migrated from legacy PHP monolith to modern AWS microservices
- Event-driven architecture handling real-time bookings, payments, and notifications
Platforms for education and non-profit organisations
Schools, charities, and membership organisations need digital platforms that just work — reliable, secure, and easy for non-technical teams to manage. We delivered exactly that: systems that let these organisations focus on their mission, not their technology.
- Content management built for non-technical teams — no developer needed for updates
- Automated cloud infrastructure with zero-downtime deployments
- Accessibility and data protection compliance from day one
Comparing supermarket prices across Greece
Greek families wanted an easy way to find the best supermarket prices without visiting multiple stores. e-kalathi.gr is a mobile app for iOS and Android that aggregates prices from major supermarket chains, helping consumers save money on their weekly shop.
- Single React Native codebase powering both iOS and Android apps
- Automated data pipeline keeping prices accurate and up to date
- Consumer-first UX designed for speed on mobile
AI systems that work in the real world
Many AI projects never leave the demo stage. We build AI systems that run in production — from chatbots that answer questions using your own documents, to agents that automate complex business workflows, to connectors that give AI secure access to your existing tools and data.
- RAG systems deployed on private document sets for live user queries
- Workflow agents replacing manual multi-step business processes
- MCP connectors integrating AI securely with existing business tools
Mission-critical systems for defence and aerospace
Military and aerospace customers depend on systems that cannot fail. As Project Lead for the OpenWare™ network management platform, we delivered software trusted by defence organisations worldwide — with rigorous security testing and full lifecycle ownership.
- Security testing methodology designed to Mil/Aero certification standards
- Penetration testing and vulnerability management across the full platform
Custom MCP servers that connect AI to your tools
Built custom Model Context Protocol servers that give AI models secure, structured access to business tools and data sources — turning general-purpose LLMs into specialised assistants that understand your workflows.
- Production MCP servers handling live data queries
- Secure authentication and rate limiting built in
- Plug-and-play integration with Claude, GPT, and other LLM platforms
E-commerce stores that sell from day one
Built WordPress e-commerce platforms for businesses ready to sell online — from product catalogues and inventory management to checkout flows and payment processing. Designed for business owners to manage independently without developer support.
- WooCommerce stores with custom themes and payment gateways
- Inventory management, shipping, and tax configuration
- SEO-optimised product pages driving organic traffic
Portfolio websites that make a first impression
Designed and built portfolio websites for professionals and creatives — fast, responsive, and easy to update. Whether on Next.js for maximum performance or WordPress for ease of management, each site is tailored to showcase the client's work and convert visitors into enquiries.
- Custom designs on Next.js and WordPress
- Mobile-first responsive layouts
- CMS integration so clients update content themselves
Payment systems that handle real money reliably
Integrated payment processing into web platforms across multiple technology stacks — from Stripe subscriptions and PayPal checkout to webhook-driven reconciliation. Every integration built for production: idempotent, auditable, and PCI-compliant.
- Stripe Connect, subscriptions, and one-time payments
- PayPal checkout and express payment flows
- Webhook handlers with retry logic and idempotency
Processing millions of webhook events without breaking a sweat
Architected event-driven systems on AWS that ingest, process, and route millions of webhook events reliably. Built for scale from day one — with dead-letter queues, automatic retries, and real-time observability so nothing gets lost.
- AWS EventBridge and SQS handling millions of events
- Dead-letter queues and automatic retry with backoff
- Real-time monitoring and alerting via Datadog
Automated price monitoring that never sleeps
Built automated scraping and price monitoring tools that track product prices across multiple sources in real time. From data collection and normalisation to alerting and dashboards — giving businesses the competitive intelligence they need to make pricing decisions.
- Automated scrapers running on schedule across multiple sources
- Price normalisation and change detection
- Alerts and dashboards for pricing intelligence
About Us
PTFORGE.DEV helps organisations turn complex technical challenges into reliable, working software. Founded by Panagiotis Tsagkaris — a senior engineer with 12+ years of experience — we've delivered platforms that process millions in payments, systems trusted by defence organisations, and AI tools that run in production. Based in Athens, Greece, we work with organisations across Europe and the UK.
Panagiotis Tsagkaris
Founder & Lead Engineer
MSc Computing · BSc Electronic Engineering
Previously at The Access Group, AMETEK, and Eaton. Security Champion & Scrum Master.
Partners
For projects requiring communications strategy, content development, or stakeholder engagement, we partner with EcoHealth Consulting to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Experience
Founded PTFORGE.DEV
e-fleet.gr — ERP/CRM platform for Greek dealerships
e-kalathi.gr — Supermarket comparison app (iOS & Android)
Senior Software Engineer & Security Champion — The Access Group (ClassForKids)
DevOps Engineer & Security Champion — The Access Group (ClassForKids)
Full Stack Engineer — ClassForKids
Software Engineer & Project Lead — AMETEK (Abaco Systems)
Software Engineer — AMETEK (Abaco Systems)
Graduate Engineer — AMETEK (Abaco Systems)
Engineering Intern — Eaton Corporation
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Available for contracts, consulting, and project-based work.
Prefer email? Reach us at info@ptforge.dev