Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Adriyan Mihaylov

Adriyan Mihaylov

Senior Software Engineer
Sofia

Summary

In my current role at Ocado Technology, I play a multi-faceted role, with responsibilities ranging from writing code and designing architectural solutions to leading teams and collaborating closely with software engineers, UX designers, PMs and shareholders. What sets me apart is my passion for helping others grow and thrive, both professionally and personally.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Vision System Software Engineer

Ocado Technology
08.2021 - Current
  • As a key member of Ocado’s Vision Systems team for the past two years, I have contributed to the development of multiple core apps for the Ocado smart platform. Our team, comprised of both software engineers and machine learning experts, has created innovative solutions that automate apps using a combination of software and AI. My role has involved developing new hardware and software solutions and ensuring their seamless integration with our end-client products.

R&D Simulations Software Engineer

Ocado Technology
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • As a member of Ocado's Research and Science Group, I had the opportunity to take on a range of different roles that allowed me to contribute to the success of the company. As a developer, I focused on creating simulations of various physical systems and designing control algorithms for production environments. Additionally, as an analyst, I was responsible for generating and analyzing large datasets to inform business decisions and optimize system design.

Software Engineer

SyncHR by PrimePay
11.2018 - 05.2019

During my first software engineering role, I was fortunate to be part of a team that worked on an important project for the company's flagship HCM system. Though I was still relatively new to the field, my colleagues were supportive and provided me with opportunities to contribute to the development of the product.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Telecommunications Engineering

Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
09.2013 - 05.2016

Certificate of Completion - Software Engineering

Telerik Academy , Bulgaria
2018 - 2018

Over the course of six months, I received 440+ hours of intensive, in-person training that helped me lay the foundations of my software development skills and perceptions.
The program at Telerik Academy had a strong focus on teamwork, soft skills, and the development of essential technical competencies. Through this program, I gained an in-depth understanding of Advanced Java, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms, all of which helped me gain a strong technical foundation for my career in software development.

High School Diploma -

Sofia High School of Construction & Architecture , Bulgaria
2008 - 2013

Skills

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Accomplishments


  • Interview Committee Member: As a crucial part of the interview committee, I helped design and conduct technical interviews for software engineering candidates.
  • Paper Test Migration: Identified inefficiencies in the paper test used for candidate screening and led the migration to Codility, improving scalability and efficiency in the recruitment process.
  • Pair Interview Champion: Selected as a pair interview champion to introduce new tasks and improve the interview experience for both candidates and interviewers.
  • Mentorship: Mentored numerous software engineers, helping them grow and develop within the company.
  • Culture and Values: Made significant contributions to shaping the company’s values, culture, and ways of working beyond my immediate team.
  • Technical Leadership: Proposed and implemented technical solutions at the stream level, impacting around 40-50 people and driving innovation and efficiency.

Timeline

Vision System Software Engineer - Ocado Technology
08.2021 - Current
R&D Simulations Software Engineer - Ocado Technology
05.2019 - 08.2021
Software Engineer - SyncHR by PrimePay
11.2018 - 05.2019
Telerik Academy - Certificate of Completion , Software Engineering
03.2018 - 09.2018
Technical University, Sofia - Bachelor of Engineering - BE , Telecommunications Engineering
09.2013 - 05.2016
Sofia High School of Construction & Architecture - High School Diploma,
2008 - 2013
Adriyan MihaylovSenior Software Engineer