Oct 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Cayman Islands

• As an Advisory Board Member at Career Point, the world’s first online career coaching platform, I provided strategic guidance to advance its mission of empowering professionals through career development and upskilling initiatives. I played a key role in shaping the company’s long-term vision, ensuring alignment with industry trends and emerging technologies while supporting market expansion, digital innovation, and user engagement strategies to drive growth and scalability.

Dec 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 6 mos · Bulgaria

• Elected to a second term as a Board Member, I am focused on strengthening Bulgaria’s business climate through leadership at AmCham Bulgaria, an NGO representing 350+ multinational corporations, SMEs, and startups. I have spearheaded strategic initiatives in digital transformation, human capital development, and sustainable business practices, positioning AmCham as a key driver of Bulgaria’s economic growth.
• By leading high-impact international events, roundtables, and discussions, I have fostered collaboration between local and global businesses, accelerating investment and innovation. Committed to enhancing cybersecurity awareness, I launched and led campaigns to equip SMEs with critical cybersecurity strategies and crisis management frameworks.

Dec 2014 – Present · 11 yrs 6 mos · Bulgaria

• I lead global IT strategy and operations across four continents for a $1B publicly traded software company. Managing an eight-figure global IT budget, I drive multi-cloud strategies and optimize vendor partnerships to consistently reduce operational costs and maximize enterprise ROI.
• A key focus of my leadership is scaling the organization through aggressive M&A and digital transformation. I led the technology due diligence and post-merger integrations for nine strategic acquisitions totaling over $2.5 billion, seamlessly onboarding over 3,000 employees and consolidating global infrastructure without business disruption. To accelerate commercial growth, I re-architected our enterprise online platform, transitioning to cloud-native services that guarantee 99.99% uptime and enable highly significant direct online revenue growth.
• To future-proof the organization, I integrated AI-driven automation across internal business and IT operations, driving significant gains in enterprise productivity and process efficiency. Alongside this innovation, I drove the execution of stringent cybersecurity and compliance initiatives—ensuring robust enterprise resilience, risk mitigation, and operational excellence at a global scale.

Feb 2005 – Dec 2014 · 9 yrs 10 mos · Bulgaria

• I led the IT transformation of Telerik from a Bulgarian startup to a global market leader, driving international expansion, scalable operations, IT strategy, and SaaS innovation. Through large-scale technology initiatives, I fueled exponential growth, expanded operations across four continents, and positioned Telerik among the fastest-growing independent software vendors (ISVs) in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). My leadership was instrumental in Telerik’s $263M acquisition, one of the largest tech M&A deals in the region.
• Focusing on scalability, innovation, and user experience, I played a key role in developing Telerik’s products and cloud services, enabling companies to build more stable, refined software faster. Trusted by 100,000+ organizations and 2 million developers worldwide, Telerik accelerated web, mobile, and desktop development, delivering on its mission to help developers "deliver more than expected" every day.

Sep 2002 – Feb 2005 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bulgaria

• I played a key role in maintaining and optimizing IT systems for hundreds of customers at Kontrax, a leading technology solutions provider. I ensured seamless operations and technical support, specializing in troubleshooting, system integration, and infrastructure management to enhance service efficiency and reliability.
• Focusing on system performance and customer satisfaction, I helped streamline IT operations across multiple industries, resolve critical technical challenges, and implement scalable infrastructure solutions. My expertise in customer engagement, IT maintenance, and support drove operational excellence, reinforcing Kontrax’s reputation for delivering high-quality technology services.