Ivan Zlatev
About Ivan Zlatev
Ivan Zlatev is the Head of Engineering at Capital on Tap, where he leads a team of 65 people and aligns strategies with business needs. He has extensive experience in engineering management, having previously held senior roles at Skyscanner, IBM, MarketFinance, and Google.
Work at Capital on Tap
Ivan Zlatev serves as the Head of Engineering at Capital on Tap since 2023. In this role, he leads a department of 65 individuals, focusing on aligning organizational and operational strategies with business needs. His leadership emphasizes optimizing processes and enhancing team performance to meet the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Skyscanner
Ivan Zlatev worked at Skyscanner from 2016 to 2022, holding positions as Engineering Manager and later as Senior Engineering Manager. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of engineering teams and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency. His experience at Skyscanner spanned a total of three years in London, United Kingdom.
Background in Software Engineering
Ivan Zlatev has a solid foundation in software engineering, having worked at notable companies such as IBM and Google. He was a Software Engineer at IBM from 2009 to 2011 and participated in a student program at Google in 2007. His early career also included a position at Novell as a Software Engineer.
Education and Qualifications
Ivan Zlatev holds a Master of Science in .NET Distributed Systems Development and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Engineering, both from the University of Hull. His educational background provides him with a strong technical foundation that supports his leadership roles in engineering.
Achievements in Engineering Management
Throughout his career, Ivan Zlatev has implemented significant initiatives, including a new Progression & Competency framework aimed at enhancing performance management and promotion processes. He has also focused on optimizing cross-departmental operations by utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data to improve delivery and communication.