Milan N.

About Me

Milan is an expert Developer with deep architectural expertise in multiple software development technologies and languages - leading and delivering high-performing, multi-tiered and scalable applications through complex SDLC processes. He leads strategic planning initiatives, designs and builds large, mission-critical enterprise applications and systems using C# and .NET technologies and maintains existing solutions to include custom and 3rd-party applications.

AI, ML & LLM

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior C# Developer
2022 - Present (3 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Nankov.com
Nankov.com
Lead Developer
2022 - Present (3 years)
Bulgaria
  • Design, develop and implement high-quality solutions using the latest features of C# and the .NET framework.

  • Propose and deliver scalability and performance improvements to existing applications and solutions for clients.

  • Work closely with client teams to ensure that solutions are highly available, observable and durable via engineering best practices.

Tag Genie
Tag Genie
Lead Software Developer
2022 - Present (3 years)
Bulgaria
  • Designed and deployed an innovative bulk product tag management and automation solution for the Shopify platform.

  • Identified and analyzed end-user requirements and translated them into pragmatic technical solutions on the project.

  • Manage ongoing quality and performance improvements to ensure the reliability and security of Tag Genie.

Scalefocus
Scalefocus
Technical Team Lead
2020 - 2022 (2 years)
Bulgaria
  • Provided up-to-date knowledge on modern software development methodologies and processes to deliver new products and services.

  • Led initiatives to mentor and coach devs, validate new ideas and products and manage communications with clients.

  • Participated in code reviews to ensure that each increment adheres to client concepts, user stories and best practices.

FantasticStay
FantasticStay
CTO
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Bulgaria
  • Organized, built and managed the FantasyStay dev team to plan and execute the dev plan, deliver products and provide support.

  • Planned, architected and developed new solutions to migrate the legacy system to a modern event-driven platform.

  • Led processes to modify existing solutions to meet changing requirements and integrate new solutions with existing applications.

Prevalent Inc.
Prevalent Inc.
Software Architect
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Worked with a team of 4 devs to deliver solutions and migrate legacy application into a new system.

  • Provided hands-on expertise on different technologies and worked within the context of user stories in delivering solutions.

  • Adhered to the team's internal controls, maintained proficiency in software development and architecture best practices.

New Venture Software
New Venture Software
Chief Technical Officer
2013 - 2018 (5 years)
Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Led New Ventures' technological vision and contributed to the direction of solutions and projects for clients.

  • Worked on processes to realize product vision on projects through effective, timely and budget-conscious solutions.

  • Built, hired, structured, and mentored dev teams to provide high-quality software products for clients.

Telerik
Telerik
Team Lead
2008 - 2013 (5 years)
Bulgaria
  • Co-led, defined and delivered solutions in providing OLAP support on the Telerik WPF and Silverlight products.

  • Designed, executed and maintained the test infrastructure and solutions on the product lines.

  • Collaborated on processes to bring quality products to market for Telerik - working with different tools and technologies.

Showcase

Lead Developer - Tag Genie Shopify App
Lead Developer - Tag Genie Shopify App
  • Tag Genie automates tag management and editing for Shopify users.

  • The system handles a high volume of requests daily, supporting over 500,000.

  • It provides features for validating tag operations and product tag modifications.

Technical Team Lead / Head of Solutions - Scalefocus
Technical Team Lead / Head of Solutions - Scalefocus
  • Managed a team of software engineers to deliver multiple software solutions across tens of projects.

  • Collaborated closely with the CTO to identify and implement new product and service ideas.

  • Architected and oversaw the development of software solutions using various methodologies.

CTO - FantasticStay
CTO - FantasticStay
  • Architected and delivered a modern, event-driven microservice architecture for FantasticStay.

  • Migrated the PHP legacy system to a new .NET solution.

  • Ensured a seamless transition to the new platform with minimal business disruption.

Education

MS: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
MS: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
Microsoft
2016 - 2016
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft
2016 - 2016
BSc. Computer Science & Economics
BSc. Computer Science & Economics
American University in Bulgaria
2003 - 2008 (5 years)