Leony Kaikov
About Leony Kaikov
Leony Kaikov is an Engineering Manager at Entain, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in project management and technical roles across various companies, including Playtech BGT Sports and Tricentis.
Work at Entain
Leony Kaikov has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Entain since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for roadmap planning and quarterly development initiatives. He manages five .NET development teams within the trading engineering department. Kaikov acts as a liaison between technical, product, and project managers, facilitating discussions with architects and engineers. He is involved in services ownership changes, onboarding processes, Kubernetes adoption, rollout process optimization, and people management. Additionally, he plays a key role in identifying talent, empowering staff, promoting internally, and hiring new employees. His contributions support the company's scaling strategy by defining areas for improvement and proposing actionable plans.
Previous Experience
Before joining Entain, Leony Kaikov held several positions in the technology and project management sectors. He worked at Playtech BGT Sports as a Technical Project Manager for eight months in Vienna in 2018. Following this, he served as Team Lead Integrations and Integrations Manager at Playtech BGT Sports for a total of 14 months. Kaikov also worked at Tricentis as a Project Coordinator in IT Operations for two years from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles include Administrative Manager and Coordinator at IL MAKIAGE in Israel and Retail Banking Consultant and Sales Trainer at Bank Leumi.
Education and Expertise
Leony Kaikov has a strong educational background in management and technology. He earned an MBA in Data Science and Digital Transformation from WU Executive Academy, completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Master's degree in Intercultural Management and Leadership from Lauder Business School, which he studied from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained a BA in Public Policy and Administration from IDC Herzliya, studying from 2002 to 2005. His education equips him with the skills necessary for effective leadership and project management in the tech industry.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role at Entain, Leony Kaikov is responsible for managing multiple development teams and overseeing technical discussions. He is skilled in roadmap planning and executing quarterly development initiatives. His expertise includes facilitating communication between different departments, optimizing rollout processes, and managing people effectively. Kaikov is also involved in the adoption of Kubernetes and the onboarding of new services, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.