Nadezhda Atanasova
Training Programs Manager
Sofia
Summary
For me, programming is a craft that I’ve spent over 20 years mastering. For 15 of those years, I focused on writing code, working with technologies like Java, JavaScript, C#, Golang, and cloud infrastructure. Over time, my role expanded from just building software to helping others grow in their own IT careers.
Recognizing my skills and dedication, I was promoted into a leadership role, where I now see the bigger picture of what people need to succeed—both as developers and as individuals. As a Technical Trainer and Manager at Telerik Academy, I guide junior developers starting their careers while also ensuring my team feels supported and continuously develops. I’ve learned that leadership is not just about getting results but also about building relationships, encouraging growth, and providing the right balance of challenge and support.
Leading a team has taught me a lot. I focus on helping each person develop professionally and personally. I’m proud that, according to recent pulse surveys, 100% of my team feels supported and believes they receive clear, helpful feedback. This is one of my biggest achievements as a leader and motivates me to keep improving.
I’m now looking to further develop my leadership skills, so I can continue helping others succeed while growing as a leader myself.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Training Programs Manager
Telerik Academy
02.2024 - Current
- Unified program structures and training approaches across Alpha and Upskill, creating consistent and streamlined experience while maintaining CSAT score consistently above 90%.
- Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Technical Training Manager
Telerik Academy
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Evaluated effectiveness of training programs, making adjustments as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
- Received consistently positive feedback from employees and management for effectiveness and relevance of technical training programs.
- Analyzed training needs and helped design and implement effective online training programs tailored to meet evolving demands of remote learning and IT industry.
Technical Trainer
Telerik Academy
8 2017 - 08.2020
- Technical Trainer for Java & JavaScript cohorts
- Develop holistic technical training curricula and help Telerik Academy learners expand their skills.
- Designing engaging programs, delivering mentorship, guidance and project support, technical trainer is responsible for teaching transformational technologies to hundreds of students to master most important and in-demand skills.
Senior Software Developer
Progress
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Working on scalable RESTful services for backend systems integration (Using ASP.NET Web API)
- Worked on different cross-platform applications based on Node.js
- Responsible for development of multiple Cordova plugins (iOS and WP implementations)
- Responsible for development of AppBuilder iOS and WP Mobile applications
- Extending and improving apache cordova-lib (cordova-lib contains npm modules used primarily by cordova and plugman)
- Responsible for lightweight code reviews, pair programming and junior staff mentoring
- Participated in projects written in Golang
- Used HashiCorp Terraform for AWS, Lambda Functions, Bash script
- Involved in certifying team for HIPAA & GDPR.
Senior Software Developer
ProPeople Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2014
- EPiServer and Umbraco
- Design and work with databases, MS SQL, migrate and integrate data
- Built European Defense Agency website (worked onsite at Brussels), using Sitefinity and extending it with lots of custom modules such as Google maps, social media, newsletter, etc
- Maintain internal blog with trainings and documents that help developers to get into systems and projects they are not familiar with
- Co-organizer and lecturer in SofiaDev.NET User Group
- Co-organizer and lecturer in academic courses for .NET, held in Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Sofia University.
Software Design Engineer in Test
Microsoft Corp. Summer Internship Program
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Internship Program in Test for Outlook Mobile Team
- Write & run test automation
- Write and work with documentation
- Identify & rectify test holes and stabilize existing automation infrastructure, using C# and Outlook Mobile Team tools
- Incorporate end-user needs and feedback into features testing
- Developing test tool using C/C++ program language.
Software Developer
Fyrex ltd
09.2005 - 06.2008
- MS SQL Databases
- NET Compact Framework
- NET Framework & ASP.NET
- Imagine Cup 2007 Bulgaria - 2nd place (in Software Design Category) with 'Knowledge Fairies' team.
Education
M.D.: Technology Entrepreneurship -
Sofia University
10.2010 - Current
Bachelor's degree: Computer Science, Mathematics and Informatics - undefined
Sofia University - Sofia
09.2005 - 05.2009
Secondary Education: Technology, Mathematics and Informatics - undefined
Mathematics High School - Pleven
09.2000 - 05.2005
Skills
Software Design
Training creation and delivery
Train-the-Trainer
Onboarding Programs
JavaScript
NET Framework
Java
Databases
Knowledge of Bash, Golang, Ansible
EPiServer CMS, Sitefinity CMS & Umbraco CMS
Personal Skills
Fast learner
Methodological
Organizer
Cooperative
Purposeful
Public Speaker
Good writer
Fluent English
Knowledge of Russian
Timeline
Training Programs Manager
Telerik Academy
02.2024 - Current
Technical Training Manager
Telerik Academy
08.2020 - 02.2024
Senior Software Developer
Progress
01.2014 - 08.2017
M.D.: Technology Entrepreneurship -
Sofia University
10.2010 - Current
Senior Software Developer
ProPeople Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2014
Software Design Engineer in Test
Microsoft Corp. Summer Internship Program
06.2008 - 09.2008
Software Developer
Fyrex ltd
09.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor's degree: Computer Science, Mathematics and Informatics - undefined
Sofia University - Sofia
09.2005 - 05.2009
Secondary Education: Technology, Mathematics and Informatics - undefined
Mathematics High School - Pleven
09.2000 - 05.2005
Technical Trainer
Telerik Academy
8 2017 - 08.2020
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