Background

Growing up with a curiosity for how things work, I was drawn early to problem solving and engineering. I started writing code at 15 and taught myself along the way. That curiosity turned into a career built on experimenting, shipping, and learning from every project.

My formal studies in high school and the Technical University of Sofia gave me a strong foundation in analytical thinking, which I carried into software, but it was the real-world experience — building things, making mistakes, and iterating — that taught me how to design for reliability, extensibility, and maintainability.

I’ve always enjoyed the process of taking a complex problem and finding a practical solution that works well in the real world — whether it’s building a new feature, improving an existing system, or optimizing a workflow, I find satisfaction in making software that not only functions but is also a pleasure to work with and is easy to maintain.

Career Journey

I started my professional career in the early 2000s with web and integration systems — payment integrations, dynamic form engines, and CRM platforms — that taught me how to design for reliability and extensibility.

After that I moved to enterprise software, where I worked on complex products and large-scale platforms for companies like VMware and Leanplum — those experiences taught me how to navigate complexity and deliver results that exceeded expectations.

As the web evolved, I embraced new frontend frameworks and patterns, leading architecture and development on complex platforms. That’s why in the last several years I’ve focused on frontend architecture — helping teams adopt scalable patterns, building component libraries, and defining workflows that make complex platforms easier to develop and operate.

Interests

Outside of work I recharge by exploring the world — when I’m not building software, you’ll find me on the road with my motorcycle, packing a backpack for the next hike, or planning a trip to somewhere new.

Travel and time outdoors keep my perspective fresh and inspire new ideas I bring back to the code and teams I work with.

Those adventures remind me why good engineering matters: thoughtful work makes life a little easier and a lot more enjoyable.

• My approach is practical: prioritize the user, keep the developer experience in mind, and make maintainability a first‑class concern — rather than chasing buzzwords, I care about making software that works well for real people and teams.

• I enjoy prototyping ideas quickly, then iterating until they’re robust enough for everyday use, as well as mentoring others and sharing patterns that make development smoother.

• I’ve taken projects from concept to production, led small teams when needed, and focused on delivering reliably — often with more polish or capability than was expected.