Introduction

I am a Computer Science graduate from the University of Southampton with experience in QA, full-stack development, and cloud architecture. I currently work as part of a Microsoft program, supporting Software Developing Companies in aligning their solutions with Azure best practices and preparing them for publication on the Microsoft commercial marketplace. My background in application development and my strong communication skills help me collaborate effectively across technical and business teams. I’m always looking to grow my knowledge and contribute to building reliable, well-structured software.

Job Experience

• Discovery & Planning Lead

  Micrsoft
  Nov 2023 - present
  Remote | EMEA Region

  As part of the ISV Success Program, I work with software developing companies (SDCs) to help them design Azure-aligned architectures and prepare their solutions for publication on the Microsoft commercial marketplace. My role involves leading discovery and technical planning sessions, providing guidance on Azure best practices, and supporting vendors throughout their onboarding journey. I work with clients across the EMEA region, focusing on building trust, aligning expectations, and contributing to long-term success.

  Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

• Full-Stack Developer

  3RDi
  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
  Remote | London, UK

  Worked as part of a small, fast-paced team developing a custom financial analytics web application. Contributed across the full stack, with a focus on performance, maintainability, and clean architecture.

  • Built and maintained front-end features using Vue.js, TypeScript, Vuex, Vuetify, and Highcharts
  • Developed and deployed backend microservices in Go, containerized with Docker
  • Designed Protobuf schemas and implemented gRPC communication between services
  • Created reusable packages and utilities to streamline development workflows
  • Handled data manipulation and querying in Azure Synapse
  • Worked with a CosmosDB database to support scalable, cloud-native data storage

• Q&A Engineer

  Acronis
  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
  Remote | Sofia, Bulgaria

  Worked as part of an international team responsible for testing multiple software products across a variety of operating systems and environments. Focused on identifying issues early, ensuring product stability, and supporting the development team in resolving defects.

  • Conducted functional and regression testing across different platforms
  • Collaborated closely with developers to report, document, and verify bug fixes
  • Used Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for documentation
  • Contributed to maintaining a consistent and reliable release process

University of Southampton

BSc Computer Science — 2:1 Honours

Key Modules:

• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Cloud & Web Application Development and Security
• Web Infrastructure & RESTful APIs
• Object-Oriented Programming (Java), Concurrency & Networking
• Software Modelling & Design ( Agile, UML )
• Data Management & Advanced Databases
• Social Computing Techniques (Recommendation Systems, Machine Learning)

First English Language School

Completed a specialized academic track with a focus on Advanced Mathematics and Information Technology.

• Awarded a Medal of Excellence for achieving an overall diploma score exceeding 98%
• State Matura Examination Results:
• Bulgarian Language and Literature: 97%
• Mathematics (elective): 95%
• Studied in an English-intensive curriculum with advanced language training