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 10+
Years of IT Experience: Built
comprehensive knowledge of the software development life cycle (from
design, development, testing, business analysis and project management
to final implementation, integration and support). Combined technical
with business experience to analyze problems and deliver solutions.
Diverse Background:
Degree in Economics combined with Degree in Computer Science. Extensive
experience in various multicultural and business environments, including
financial, academic, entrepreneurial, healthcare and government.
Effective Project Manager: Skilled in coordination of cross
divisional initiatives, product development and management of
user/client expectations. Proven ability to meet deadlines in an
enterprise environment. Experienced in defining requirements and
managing small to large-scale projects (analysis, budgeting, planning,
estimating, tracking, and scheduling).
Demonstrated Leadership Capabilities: Builds and coordinates
effective, motivated, and efficient project teams. Creates and
communicates well-defined plans to complete projects on time, and within
budget. Mentors management and staff on developing trends and
technologies.
Highly Effective Communicator:
Able to clearly communicate ideas and technical information to
management and end-users at all levels. Thrives on challenge, and excels
in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Work Ethic: Self-motivated, dedicated and extremely
loyal. Able to work independently or in collaborative team environments.
Rapidly assimilates new technologies and requirements to implement
customized, state-of-the-art solutions.
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Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2004)
Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
Graduate Diploma in Economics and American Politics (2000)
University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Master of Arts in Macroeconomics (2001)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (1999)
Charles University, Prague,
Czech Republic
Diploma in Political and Economic Systems (1998)
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Business
Securities Lending, Trading Compliance, Hedge Fund Business, Product
Development, Project Management.
See a list of relevant qualifications
Programming Languages
Java/J2EE, JSP/Servlets, PHP,
HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, C#, C++, C, AJAX, CSS, XML, SQL, Perl/CGI,
Slang, UNIX/Shell scripting, Visual Basic, VBA, ASP, Basic.
Platforms/OS
Cross platform development (Unix, Linux, Win32/64, Win API). UNIX
(Sun Solaris). LINUX (RedHat). Windows (Vista/2003/XP/2000/ME/NT/98),
DOS.
Databases
Sybase,
UDB, Access, MySQL, dBase, SecDB.
Applications
MS Office, FrontPage, Adobe Photoshop, Eclipse, MS Visual Studio,
Aqua Data Studio, Macromedia Studio, FileMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Premiere,
Lotus Notes, Zend Studio, IIS 6/5, Active Directory.
Technologies/Toolsets
.NET, Apache Webserver, Tomcat, Struts, CVS, CORBA, SharePoint,
InfoPath, WebLogic Server, Firewalls, IP, Web Security, SOAP, Ant,
Log4j, JUnit, Autosys.
Other
Strong logical, mathematical and analytic skills. Solid
understanding of GUI programming. Experienced developing sophisticated
GUI applications.
Languages
English, Russian, Bulgarian, French (basic), German (basic).
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Goldman Sachs
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2005 - present |
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Senior Technology Analyst
(Securities
Lending)
Responsible
for managing cross-divisional IT team for developing, implementing
and rolling out of new trading software system.
Pioneered
the implementation of suite of applications that redefine trading
workflow models, user interaction with underlying technology, and
systems usability.
Single-handedly
designed and developed securities lending’s short-selling compliance
system.
Spearheaded
group that provides main point of contact and technical expertise
for external clients and excelled in maintaining client
satisfaction.
Experienced
in managing Securities Lending Locate service for providing
stock liquidity information for Prime Brokerage clients and regulatory
safeguard for client short selling activities.
Represented company's interests and provided main point of contact and technical
expertise for external clients, many of which multibillion dollar hedge
funds.
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Brown University |
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2001 - 2004 |
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Computing Coordinator / Systems Analyst
(Interdepartmental)
Performed
analysis of University’s IT systems, coordinated upgrades and
optimization of software and infrastructure.
Implemented
and managed service contracts with external suppliers and ensured
optimal service levels.
Prepared
budgets, consolidated and summarized data for presentation to
management.
Served as
liaison between technical and non-technical staff.
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Contracts / Hands-On Projects |
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2001 - 2004 |
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Project Manager / Technical Advisor
(Private, government, education and healthcare sectors)
Combined
technical expertise with business knowledge to deliver custom IT
solutions for startups and established companies.
Coordinated
resources, oversaw systems design, carried on testing and implementation
to ensure quality and functionality of delivered products.
Focused on analysis, development and application phases of
product lifecycle.
Has more
than 25 products created from very early stage to full finalization in
various industries - financial, academic, entrepreneurial, healthcare,
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Junior IS Manager, Software Developer
Planned, coordinated, and maintained information systems,
and designed and implemented new business-specific software.
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EMBASSY OF BULGARIA, WASHINGTON DC |
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Summer 2000 |
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Intern (Consular Section)
Worked
alongside Consul-General and Ambassador teams on building US-Bulgarian
relations. Reported for visa issues and social policies.
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COUNCIL
OF MINISTERS, BULGARIA |
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Intern (Department of Structural Reforms)
Assisted
economists in decision making process for reshaping Bulgarian
post-transition economic
policies and legislative system.
Proposed amendments to existing
transportation legislation aiming at compliance with EU.
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Board
of Directors, PELS Associates, New York
President, Brown Alumni Club, New Jersey
Deputy Fire Warden, 1NYP, New York
Chair,
Brown University Admissions, Eastern Europe
President
Bulgarian Chapter,
TFAS, Washington DC
Co-head IT
Recruitment, Goldman Sachs, New York
Member, Bulgarian Wall Street Club
Technical Advisor to many startup companies including Facebook
Team Captain,
BARC Animal Shelter (2005 - 2008)
Member, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
(2005 - 2006)
President, Resumed Undergraduate Student Association, Brown University
(2002 - 2004)
Activist, Live For Liberia Organization
(2003 - 2004)
Organizer,
MRSEC “Creating Value Out of Basic Research” Conference (2003)
Webmaster, Brown University RUE Program
(2001 - 2005)
Brown University, Tutor of Mathematics and Computer Science
(2003 - 2004)
Member, MENSA Bulgaria
(1998 - present)
Lecturer,
ISWI, Ilmenau, Germany (1999)
Member, Business Professionals of Plovdiv
(1997)
Teaching Assistant, Economics, Lincolnshire & Humberside University, UK
(1998 - 1999)
Teaching Assistant, University of National and World Economy, Sofia,
Bulgaria (1998 - 1999)
Member, Kazanlak Chess Club
(1992)
School basketball champion
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See post-university coursework
(2001 - present)
Central Europe and EU Integration, College for New Europe, Krakow
(1999, 2001)
Engalitcheff
Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems,
Washington, DC (2000)
AEGEE
Europe, Bucuresti, Romania (2000)
7th International Student Conference
"Economics for Ecology", Sumy, Ukraine (2000)
International Culture Week in Pecs, Hungary
(1999)
International Student Week in Ilmenau,
Germany (1999)
Student Conference in Maribor, Slovenia
(1998)
American Institute on Political
& Economic Systems,
Prague, Chezh Republic (1998)
Europe in the World, Berlin, Germany
(1999)
Bulgaria in Transition, Sofia, Bulgaria
(1997)
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Web
Design, website and web applications work
Go to Site By Ivo
Facebook development team
Assistant,
Engineering 193 - Biophotonics
Tutor,
Introduction to Scientific Computing course
Author,
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming course
Images, Multimedia and Layout:
“Polymer Scaffolding Model in Holographically formed
Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals,” International Liquid
Crystal Conference (ILCC), Edinburgh, UK
“Engineering Entrepreneurship,” Barus and Holley
Addition Dedication, Brown University
“Liquid Crystal Materials: Molecules at Work,” A MRSEC
Institute for local teachers at Brown University
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Design and layout - G. Crawford et. al., "Flexible Flat
Panel Displays", (John Wiley & Sons, New York, in print) |
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Inside cover design and layout. “Orthogonal Carbon
Nanofibers Produced by Template-Mediated Assembly,” Advanced
Materials 15, 164-167 (2003) |
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Article design and layout:
"Nanomaterials from Discotic Liquid Crystals,”
Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, American
Scientific Publishers (2003)
“Liquid Crystal Display Technology,” Encyclopedia of
Imaging Science and Technology (John Wiley & Sons, New York,
2002)
“CRT Displays,” Encyclopedia of Human-Computer
Interaction (Berkshire Publishing Group, 2003)
“Electronic Ink,” Encyclopedia of Human-Computer
Interaction (Berkshire Publishing Group, 2003).
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