Ivaylo Iliev
About Ivaylo Iliev
Ivaylo Iliev is a Senior Software Engineer at Endava with over a decade of professional experience across various roles and industries.
Professional Experience
Ivaylo Iliev currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Endava in a hybrid role. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Software Developer at Alaric Securities from 2019 to 2022 in Varna, Bulgaria. Between 2017 and 2019, Iliev was a Software Developer at MentorMate in Sofia City, Bulgaria. He also worked at Melon, Inc. as a Software Developer from 2015 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he held a Junior Software Developer position at XAPT CEE for five months in 2015.
Early Career in Business and Finance
Before transitioning to software engineering, Ivaylo Iliev gained experience in the financial sector. He worked as a Specialist BO Credits & Insurances at Societe Generale in Varna, Bulgaria, for eight months in 2013. Preceding this role, he completed internships at MKB Unionbank and Lagarde Ltd. in 2012 and 2011, respectively. His background in business administration laid the groundwork for his eventual shift to a technical career.
Education and Transition to Software Engineering
Ivaylo Iliev studied at Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar", where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business Management from 2008 to 2012. He later pivoted to software engineering, studying at Software University (SoftUni) from 2014 to 2016. This transition highlights his adaptability and commitment to developing new skills in a different field.
Experience in Both Varna and Sofia
Throughout his career, Ivaylo Iliev has accumulated professional experience in both Varna and Sofia, Bulgaria. Roles in these cities include positions at Alaric Securities and Societe Generale in Varna, as well as MentorMate, Melon, Inc., and XAPT CEE in Sofia. This geographical versatility reflects his ability to adapt and contribute to various environments.
Hybrid Work Experience
In his current role at Endava, Ivaylo Iliev operates in a hybrid work model. This adaptable working style aligns with modern industry trends and allows him to balance flexibility with consistent professional output. The hybrid model typically involves a combination of remote work and in-office presence, enhancing productivity and work-life balance.