Ilker Yahov
Global Product Manager - Electric Automation at Festo Bulgaria- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Bulgarian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Martin Dimitrov
I had the pleasure of working with Ilker Yahov on a project during the Telerik UpSkill Product Management Program, where he demonstrated his expertise in financials and strong ability to unite the team to make sure the workflow was not interrupted by personal differences. Ilker is a highly skilled and driven product manager who consistently impressed me with his wide knowledge base and drive for team success. His proactive approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication and collaboration skills make him a valuable asset to any project. I highly recommend Ilker for any product management position that requires a strong foundation in financials and the ability to lead and unite a team. He will be an asset to any organization and I have no doubt he will continue to excel in his career.
Martina Popova
I've had the pleasure to be taught by Mr. Yahov for 1 semester at Technical University Sofia. His lectures were well prepared and interactive, providing interesting and useful information in a comprehensive way. The examples were relevant to recent business and IT cases. The lecture materials and notes were timely provided to the class, nicely organized, and detailed. It was obvious all of the preparations were done diligently and with joy, which I find to be inspiring for students.
Martin Dimitrov
I had the pleasure of working with Ilker Yahov on a project during the Telerik UpSkill Product Management Program, where he demonstrated his expertise in financials and strong ability to unite the team to make sure the workflow was not interrupted by personal differences. Ilker is a highly skilled and driven product manager who consistently impressed me with his wide knowledge base and drive for team success. His proactive approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication and collaboration skills make him a valuable asset to any project. I highly recommend Ilker for any product management position that requires a strong foundation in financials and the ability to lead and unite a team. He will be an asset to any organization and I have no doubt he will continue to excel in his career.
Martina Popova
I've had the pleasure to be taught by Mr. Yahov for 1 semester at Technical University Sofia. His lectures were well prepared and interactive, providing interesting and useful information in a comprehensive way. The examples were relevant to recent business and IT cases. The lecture materials and notes were timely provided to the class, nicely organized, and detailed. It was obvious all of the preparations were done diligently and with joy, which I find to be inspiring for students.
Martin Dimitrov
I had the pleasure of working with Ilker Yahov on a project during the Telerik UpSkill Product Management Program, where he demonstrated his expertise in financials and strong ability to unite the team to make sure the workflow was not interrupted by personal differences. Ilker is a highly skilled and driven product manager who consistently impressed me with his wide knowledge base and drive for team success. His proactive approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication and collaboration skills make him a valuable asset to any project. I highly recommend Ilker for any product management position that requires a strong foundation in financials and the ability to lead and unite a team. He will be an asset to any organization and I have no doubt he will continue to excel in his career.
Martina Popova
I've had the pleasure to be taught by Mr. Yahov for 1 semester at Technical University Sofia. His lectures were well prepared and interactive, providing interesting and useful information in a comprehensive way. The examples were relevant to recent business and IT cases. The lecture materials and notes were timely provided to the class, nicely organized, and detailed. It was obvious all of the preparations were done diligently and with joy, which I find to be inspiring for students.
Martin Dimitrov
I had the pleasure of working with Ilker Yahov on a project during the Telerik UpSkill Product Management Program, where he demonstrated his expertise in financials and strong ability to unite the team to make sure the workflow was not interrupted by personal differences. Ilker is a highly skilled and driven product manager who consistently impressed me with his wide knowledge base and drive for team success. His proactive approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication and collaboration skills make him a valuable asset to any project. I highly recommend Ilker for any product management position that requires a strong foundation in financials and the ability to lead and unite a team. He will be an asset to any organization and I have no doubt he will continue to excel in his career.
Martina Popova
I've had the pleasure to be taught by Mr. Yahov for 1 semester at Technical University Sofia. His lectures were well prepared and interactive, providing interesting and useful information in a comprehensive way. The examples were relevant to recent business and IT cases. The lecture materials and notes were timely provided to the class, nicely organized, and detailed. It was obvious all of the preparations were done diligently and with joy, which I find to be inspiring for students.
Credentials
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Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager
Scaled Agile, Inc.Dec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Product Management Upskill Academy
Telerik AcademyDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 5-day Training
New Horizons BulgariaNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager 5-day Training
ITCENov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Product Management
UdemyJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Professional SCRUM Product Owner 3-day Training
New Horizons BulgariaJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Business Analysis
ITCEMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management - Fast Track
TenStep, Inc.Mar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Acheivement - successfully completion of Graduate Development Programme "Career Rocket"
Sensata TechnologiesJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Siemens (PLM) NX - modelling, construction and assembling
Technical University of SofiaJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Network Computer Technician (NCT)
Technical University of SofiaMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Network Security Course - Checkpoint Firewalls
National Agency of Professional EducationDec, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Technician of computer systems
Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of BulgariaJan, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Festo Bulgaria
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Bulgaria
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Global Product Manager - Electric Automation
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Mar 2022 - Present
Global Product Management Role for part of the IO Terminals product range ( e.g. IO Modules, Cables, Connectors);Track revenue and profitability of the product range per region and industry segment;Track execution of product cost reduction projects;Deliver cost/performance analysis of competitor products;Define target KPI’s for development projects;Evaluate technical solution proposals;Work out scenarios for portfolio measures;Draw up mid and long term strategy for relevant part of the portfolio; suggest projects to close portfolio gaps and reduce portfolio complexity;Work closely with the Product Management and Development Teams in different locations (Festo Sofia, Festo Esslingen, Festo China Show less
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Change And Release Projects Manager (Manufacturing)
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Jun 2019 - Mar 2022
Cross-functional role, including project management, project engineering, release management, R&D, Phase-in, phase-out activities.Responsible for change managements in Festo, plant Sofia.- managing and leading teams of 5-20 participants during product change managements- managing and leading the process of product change management- delegation of tasks- coordination of tasks- coordination and support of all initiatives, including: testing, purchasing, new product introduction, risk analysis, process optimisation, etc.- on-site support- coaching and training of new colleagues for the process of product change management Show less
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Technical University of Sofia
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Bulgaria
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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University Lecturer
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Sep 2020 - Present
University lecturer responsible for the course of "IT for Business Transformation", part of the MEng program "IT for Business Management" at English Language Faculty of Engineering (Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria). University lecturer responsible for the course of "IT for Business Transformation", part of the MEng program "IT for Business Management" at English Language Faculty of Engineering (Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria).
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Sensata Technologies
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Design Engineer HVOR (Heavy Vehicle and Off-road)
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Dec 2018 - May 2019
-New Product Introduction support-On site coaching of process series and pre-series production-Interface to Production in case of product related technical questions & Trouble Shooting-Root Cause Analysis of parts returned from field to support the Q-department for challenging questions-Handling of product change introduction in cooperation with Sensata R&D centers in Europe-Obsolescence handling for mechanic component-Technical coordination with suppliers of mechanical or electrical parts-Preparation of Drawings & Schematics-Cooperation with Production Planning and Test Engineering departments Show less
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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
- Product development activities in cross-functional project teams with the responsibility for technical functionality and progress of the product design- Develop and proof functionality, reliability and lifetime performance- Define the product test strategy and oversee design and product validation programs- Support continuous improvement and cost reduction projects- Research for new designs and materials- Work with well-known global automotive OEMs (VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc.) or sub suppliers Show less
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Mechanical Design Engineer Assistant
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Working and supporting various R&D programs (NPDs and CMs) for automotive OEMs (VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc.) or sub suppliers worldwide. Supporting Design Engineers and Lead Design Engineers during various activities.
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Mechanical Design Engineer Intern
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
Professional internship in a global industrial technology company, a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of sensors and controls. Produce a wide range of customized, innovative sensors and controls for mission critical applications that improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day. Products may be found in a wide array of automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning, data, telecommunications and marine applications. Show less
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RVC Ltd
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Malta
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Erasmus Internship
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
Malta’s leading turnkey Mechanical and Electrical contractors. The company undertakes installation projects in commercial and public sector buildings, retail outlets, plus education and medical facilities, as well as Marinas and waterfront locations and regional and road lighting. Malta’s leading turnkey Mechanical and Electrical contractors. The company undertakes installation projects in commercial and public sector buildings, retail outlets, plus education and medical facilities, as well as Marinas and waterfront locations and regional and road lighting.
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Education
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Technical University of Sofia
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Automated systems for data processing and management -
Technical University of Sofia
Master’s degree level in Business, IT for Business Management -
Technical University of Sofia
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering -
Vocational High School of Electrical Engineering and Electronics "Apostol Arnaudov", Ruse
High School, Technician of computer systems