Ivan Iliev
About Ivan Iliev
Who says life follows a straight path? Mine's more like a scenic detour with unexpected pit stops. Raised to rule the construction world, I ended up chasing zeros and ones instead. I studied Economics & Management in high school, and I have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering to prove it. How much do I use that degree? That's a conversation for another day. My real passion? Technology. While dabbling in software and building websites for friends, I realized I was onto something more than a sophisticated way to avoid real work. Then came the Porsche Holding Hackathon in Austria. Our team won 1st prize for our AI project, and I thought, 'Why not turn this hobby into my day job?' Enter Eden Tech Labs, my indie dev studio in Sofia, Bulgaria, responsible for an app with 40+ million downloads (not that anyone's counting). But let's get real; it's not about the awards or the numbers. It's about persistence, relationships, following your passion, and yes, enjoying a good laugh at the absurdity of it all. I'm here to share insights, tips, and perhaps a sarcastic remark or two about the tech world. If you want to hear how a self-taught programmer turned technology enthusiast can make a difference, follow along. I promise minimal buzzwords and maximum reality. Let's take this journey together, one snarky step at a time.