Slavtcho (Slavi) Bonev
About Slavtcho (Slavi) Bonev
Slavtcho (Slavi) Bonev is a Senior Applied Scientist currently working at Onfido in London, England. He has a robust background in signal and image processing, having held various positions in research and technology roles over the past two decades.
Current Role at Onfido
Slavtcho Bonev currently serves as a Senior Applied Scientist at Onfido, a position he has held since 2022 in London, England. In this role, he focuses on improving processing chains and developing machine-readable features. His work contributes to enhancing the company's capabilities in identity verification and fraud prevention.
Previous Experience at Epyxs GmbH
Before joining Onfido, Slavtcho Bonev worked at Epyxs GmbH as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2008 to 2011. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing technological advancements and strategic direction within the company, which is based in Mannheim, Deutschland.
Educational Background
Slavtcho Bonev studied at Hochschule Mannheim, where he earned a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Nachrichtentechnik from 1995 to 2000. He also completed a Master of Science in Information Technologies at the same institution from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he studied Electronics and Automation at the Technical University of Sofia, obtaining an Intermediate Diploma from 1994 to 1995.
Research and Development Experience
Slavtcho Bonev has extensive experience in research and development, having completed over 30 R&D projects in the last 15 years. His roles have included Research Assistant at sentronics metrology GmbH and R&D Project Manager at FERCHAU Engineering. He is currently a Researcher PhD Candidate at Université de Genève, where he engages in information-theoretical research focusing on data quality control for audio, video, and image processing.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Slavtcho Bonev possesses a strong background in signal and image processing, with specific expertise in designing measurement and vision systems. He has a unique combination of hardware and software development skills, which enhances his ability to manage complex projects effectively. His experience includes roles as a Technical Consultant at Universitätsmedizin Mannheim and a Project Engineer at Hochschule Mannheim.