Hristo Nikolov Kolev
Sofia
Summary
Results-oriented Trading and Business Intelligence professional with over 18 years of experience in odds compilation, live trading, behavioural analysis, and performance reporting across leading sportsbook environments. Expert at interpreting betting behaviour, identifying risk exposure, and making rapid market decisions under pressure. Combines deep table tennis and tennis domain expertise with the ability to translate trading patterns and operational data into clear, actionable insights for B2B clients and internal stakeholders. Contributed to the development and refinement of Bet365’s AI-driven table tennis pre-game compiling tool by providing critical domain expertise and model-validation input.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Intelligence Expert
Playtech Manager Services, CSMS
09.2025 - Current
- Monitor betting activity and product performance across multiple channels.
- Produce structured daily performance and behavioural reports for B2B clients.
- Identify irregular activity, emerging patterns, and high-risk behaviours.
- Leverage trading expertise to enhance reporting clarity and product insights.
- Hybrid (Sofia / Home)
Senior Odds Compiler
Bet365
01.2018 - 07.2025
- Compiled pre-game odds for global table tennis markets with industry-leading accuracy.
- Adjusted pricing based on analytics and behavioural indicators.
- Handled high-stake betting referrals to ensure proper risk alignment.
- Provided expert input during development of the AI table tennis pre-game compiler.
- Remote
In-Play Trader
Bet365
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Traded live markets across multiple sports.
- Managed high-stake referral decisions within strict risk frameworks.
- Remote
Odds Compiler
Bet365
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Compiled and traded pre-game tennis and US sports markets.
- Tracked market movement and competitor pricing.
- Provided overnight trading coverage across multiple sports.
- Remote
In-Play Trader
Bet365
11.2009 - 06.2012
- Executed live trading decisions across major sports.
- Evaluated betting activity and escalated risk exposures.
- Remote
In-Play Trader
Eurofootball
08.2006 - 11.2009
- Traded in-play betting markets for Bulgaria's leading offline sportsbook.
Education
Bachelor - Book Publishing, Journalism and Mass Communications
Sofia University
01.2008
Accomplishments
- Contributed domain expertise and data feedback to Bet365’s AI-driven table tennis pre-game compiler, improving model accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained exceptional decision-making accuracy over nearly 16 years at Bet365 in high-exposure environments.
- Detected abnormal betting patterns early, reducing risk and strengthening escalation processes.
- Delivered daily analytical and behavioural insights for B2B clients, improving operational understanding.
- Streamlined reporting workflows, improving clarity and turnaround time under pressure.
LANGUAGES
Bulgarian: Native
English: Proficient
Spanish: Intermediate
Timeline
Business Intelligence Expert
Playtech Manager Services, CSMS
09.2025 - Current
Senior Odds Compiler
Bet365
01.2018 - 07.2025
In-Play Trader
Bet365
07.2016 - 01.2018
Odds Compiler
Bet365
06.2012 - 07.2016
In-Play Trader
Bet365
11.2009 - 06.2012
In-Play Trader
Eurofootball
08.2006 - 11.2009
Bachelor - Book Publishing, Journalism and Mass Communications
Sofia University