Nikolay Nikolaev
About Nikolay Nikolaev
Nikolay Nikolaev is a Software Engineering Manager at Isovalent, part of Cisco, with extensive experience in software development and engineering management. He has a strong background in open-source technologies, cloud-native solutions, and network functions virtualization.
Work at Isovalent
Nikolay Nikolaev currently serves as a Software Engineering Manager at Isovalent, a position he has held since 2024. He operates from Sofia, Bulgaria, and has been involved in various engineering initiatives within the company. His role focuses on managing software development teams and driving projects related to cloud-native technologies.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Isovalent, Nikolay held several significant roles in the software engineering field. He worked at Juniper Networks as a Tech Lead and Senior Staff Engineer from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Senior Developer at Everbread Limited and Strypes. His experience also includes leadership positions at VMware, where he was the Open Source Networking Team Lead and Senior Open Source Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Nikolay Nikolaev studied Computer Software Engineering at the University of Ruse, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree from 1994 to 1999. He also attended UKTC, achieving a degree in the same field from 1989 to 1994. His expertise encompasses open-source technologies, cloud-native solutions, network functions virtualization (NFV), and software-defined networking (SDN).
Background in Open Source and Networking
Nikolay has a strong background in open-source contributions and has been actively involved in various projects. He served as a Maintainer at Network Service Mesh from 2018 to 2021 and held a Tech Lead position for Kuma Service Mesh at Kong Inc. His work emphasizes the integration of containers and virtual machines in networking solutions.
Career Timeline
Nikolay's career spans over two decades, beginning as a Developer at DAN electronic in 1999. He has held multiple roles across various companies, including a Team Lead position at BATM and an Engineering Manager role at Canonical Ltd. His diverse experience includes positions in embedded development and system administration, showcasing his versatility in the tech industry.