Experience

B2N Ltd

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CTO / Director

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  I act as the authority inside B2N regarding all technology related activities. Key Projects: Real-Time Data Platform: This cutting-edge monitoring and data-broadcasting technology allows traders, brokers and financial analysts to track and publish changes in financial data, providing them with a rich set of tools to respond to rapidly changing financial markets. • I designed the network to transport huge amounts of data from financial markets by compressing data using the OTS protocol enabling the users to receive about 300,000 to 6,000,000 updates per second • The system is implemented in pure Java with features like COM and Excel RTD adapter compatible server module with Windows, Solaris and Linux and handles more than 2,000 client connections and 50,000 instruments Trading System: This supports a variety of off-the-shelf asset management tools - to name a few: equities, FX, indices, CFD, bets etc. It comprises of multiple highly configurable modules, (Professional Downloadable Client, Web based client, Mobile client, Pricing engine, Data gateways, Back-office adaptors, History and Charts, Risk control, Direct executions, Order-Books, Administration UI, Dealers UI, matching engine, Clearing and Reporting) Bi-Directional IoT Platform with Guaranteed Message Delivery: This IoT/LoRa (868/915/433 MHz) based project completely featured infrastructure development including custom CAD detection. It features two-way protocol and backup transport based on GPRS/3G/4G (C++/Java/JSON/JavaScript). IoT Hi-Perf Mesh Infrastructure: This Project was developed using server-side Java with Zero GC, Gateway on C++ with clients on JavaScript/JSON, Java and C++ Exchange Guide: I was instrumental in the acquisition of London based consultancy Euro Market Data’s Exchange Guide which included an online repository of exchange, data policy information, along with a consulting and training business. Show less



Reuters

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant/Software Team Lead

  • Mar 2005 - Oct 2006

  I designed the architecture and developed Reuters' remote picture editing solution, (a global system for managing and delivering all Reuters news pictures), building the major server-side engine on C# and targeting Windows and SQL Server. I designed the architecture and developed Reuters' remote picture editing solution, (a global system for managing and delivering all Reuters news pictures), building the major server-side engine on C# and targeting Windows and SQL Server.



Wombat

• France
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2005 - Mar 2006

  I developed and optimised innovative software solutions for the financial industry. Key Projects and Achievements: • Built software on C++, C# and Java targeted Windows, Linux and Solaris • Developed a Microsoft Excel Adapter using (RDT Server) on C++ delivering real-time data from Wombat MAMA API to Excel • Analysed and optimised Wombat MAMA Java API resulting in speeds of 8x times faster • Successfully ported WOMBAT MAMA API from C++ to C# I developed and optimised innovative software solutions for the financial industry. Key Projects and Achievements: • Built software on C++, C# and Java targeted Windows, Linux and Solaris • Developed a Microsoft Excel Adapter using (RDT Server) on C++ delivering real-time data from Wombat MAMA API to Excel • Analysed and optimised Wombat MAMA Java API resulting in speeds of 8x times faster • Successfully ported WOMBAT MAMA API from C++ to C#



Pirinsoft Ltd.

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outsource Development Director

  • Mar 2003 - Aug 2005

  Responsible for the all development activity within the Pirinsoft including a substantial set of real-time market data technology applications and provided hands-on leadership to multiple development teams based in both the UK and Bulgaria. Key Projects and Achievements: • Built relationships between teams and team members across UK and Bulgaria • Led all aspects of software verification and development • Quote View – visual (UI) product for display real-time financial data on Windows (VB and C++) • Evaluated, validated and optimised SMDP (Simple Market Data Protocol) Show less



Avalon

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Manager

  • Nov 2002 - Mar 2003

  Designed and supported the centralised web-based system for on-line registration and payment tracking engine, using Java Servlets, MySQL, Linux, Apache. Designed and supported the centralised web-based system for on-line registration and payment tracking engine, using Java Servlets, MySQL, Linux, Apache.



Topteam Limited

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Managing Director/CTO

  • Sep 1991 - Aug 2002

  Managed and supported the technology solutions throughout the organisation Key Achievements: • Organised teams and oversaw entry level developers, teaching and guiding • In charge of organising and managing the first Internet Technology Exhibition on the Balkans (INTERNET EXPO) stated in 1997 for 5 consecutive years • Organised the first IT related Job Fair in Bulgaria 2002 • Developed various software products – NET CARD (prepaid card) payment system, Web Based fee email system, Building a full future software language (Top Logo++) with object-oriented compiler, IDE and all necessary libraries • Actively participated and in creating material in BYTE Bulgaria, WEB.BG monthly magazines and Computer News and INTERNET newspapers Show less