Georgi Mitev
About Georgi Mitev
Georgi Mitev is a Staff Growth Product Manager at Sonar, specializing in product growth strategies with a focus on activation, engagement, and retention. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Informatics from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and has extensive experience leading user research and empowering agile teams in the technology sector.
Work at SonarSource
Georgi Mitev currently serves as the Staff Growth Product Manager at Sonar, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on product growth strategies that enhance user engagement and retention. His responsibilities include leading initiatives that empower teams to develop well-researched products tailored to the needs of developers. Mitev's experience in product management positions him to contribute significantly to Sonar's objectives in the software development sector.
Education and Expertise
Georgi Mitev earned his Bachelor of Science in Informatics from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Informatics from the same institution between 2007 and 2009. Mitev possesses deep technical expertise in full stack development, developer tooling, DevOps, DevSecOps, and cloud infrastructure, which supports his work in product management.
Background in Product Management
Before joining Sonar, Georgi Mitev held several product management roles. He worked at Livingdocs AG as a Product Manager from 2016 to 2019 in Zürich, Switzerland. Following this, he served as Head of Product at DeepCode (The Software Revolution) by Snyk.io for one year in 2019 to 2020. Mitev then transitioned to Snyk as a Senior Product Manager, focusing on Growth and Developer Experience from 2020 to 2023, also in Zurich. His diverse experience has equipped him with a strong focus on activation, engagement, and retention in product growth strategies.
User Research and Team Empowerment
In his previous roles, Georgi Mitev led over 100 user research sessions aimed at understanding the needs of developers. He believes that an empowered team and a well-researched product strategy are crucial for successful product development. His approach emphasizes collaboration and data-driven decision-making, which are essential for creating products that resonate with users in the developer community.