Alex Tsvetanov

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Software Engineering

2023 - 2026

Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Core subjects include: Programming (C, Python, Java, C++, C#), Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Databases (incl. project work), Network Technologies, Mobile Development, Cryptographic Methods, Expert Systems, Logic Design, and High-Performance Computing. Foundation in Mathematics I–III, Physics, and Material Science.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology

2022 - 2023

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

Multidisciplinary curriculum covering applied sciences and technical communication: Mathematics, Physics, Graphic Techniques, Management, and Engineering Project Skills. Strong emphasis on group collaboration and lab-based learning.

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering

2021 - 2022

Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Focus on Engineering Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing Processes. Built foundational understanding of technical systems and analytical modeling.

Secondary Education

2018 - 2021

Sofia High School of Mathematics, Bulgaria

Profile: Mathematics and Informatics. Intensive training in advanced mathematics, algorithmic thinking, competitive programming, and applied computer science. Active participation in national and international contests.

C++ & Algorithms

2014 - 2018

Telerik Kids Academy

Hands-on programming fundamentals and problem-solving using C++. Built strong foundations in syntax, logic, and algorithmic thinking from an early age.

Algorithms & Data Structures

2012 - 2017

Telerik Algo Academy

Advanced training in algorithmic techniques including recursion, dynamic programming, graphs, and greedy algorithms. Participated in national coding competitions.

C#.NET

2016 - 2017

Telerik Software Academy

Focused on web development with ASP.NET. Covered server-side logic, MVC patterns, and RESTful services with C#.

Web Development

2016 - 2017

Telerik Software Academy

Developed full-stack web applications using Node.js, HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. Emphasized frontend-backend interaction and client-server architecture.

Summer Research School

2016 - 2018

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Research-focused program led by top scientists in Bulgaria. Participated in cybersecurity, AI, and systems modeling projects under academic mentorship.

Java Web Development

2017 - 2018

Telerik School Academy

Built full-stack web apps using Java and the Spring Framework. Focused on MVC architecture, dependency injection, and database connectivity.

SAP Geeky Camp 5.0

2018

SAP

Selective summer tech camp with intensive focus on algorithms, data structures, and solving real-world software engineering problems in teams.

Organizer – Open Doors Day

2018 - 2020

Sofia High School of Mathematics

Organized three annual editions of the Open Doors Day event, where 19 alumni shared their career journeys post-graduation. Coordinated all logistics and communication with guest speakers, created the event schedule, and set up the server infrastructure for live streaming and online attendance.

Web Developer

2016 - 2019

Project "Testrain"

Developed the web interface for an experimental platform simulating emotional response theory based on Silvan Tomkins' work. Contributed to the visualization and interaction layer of the research tool used in academic experiments.

Student Mentor

2017 - 2018

Coder Dojo Bulgaria (organized by Telerik Academy)

Volunteered as a mentor guiding young learners (“Ninjas”) through basic programming concepts. Assisted them in building small personal projects, encouraged curiosity, and provided support during hands-on coding sessions.

Runner-up in President's awards "John Atanasov"

2019

Sofia, Bulgaria

Top 10 in International Entrepreneurship Competition with the startup "Headstarter"

2019

Ljubljana, Slovenia

1st place in National Entrepreneurship Competition with the startup "Headstarter"

2019

Sofia, Bulgaria

Bronze medal in International Competition in Algorithmic Programming "John Atanasov"

2017

Shumen, Bulgaria

Senior C++ Software Engineer

July 2025 - Present

Acronis, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Developing and maintaining integrations of Acronis Backup with virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Virtuozzo, and XenServer
• Implementing new features to support backup and recovery for virtual machines and hypervisor hosts
• Investigating and resolving platform-specific issues across supported virtualization environments
• Improving performance and reliability of backup/restore operations
  • Optimizing file system parsing and management for FAT, NTFS, Ext, XFS, and ReFS
  • Analyzing OS boot sequences to ensure cross-platform VM bootability
• Collaborating on integrations with major cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud
• Conducting code reviews, implementing unit tests, and debugging complex C++ code across Windows and Linux environments
• Enhancing CI/CD processes and internal tooling
  • Infrastructural changes to improve maintainability of the codebase
  • Streamlining automated builds and tests for virtualization-related components
• Utilizing system administration skills for deep troubleshooting of virtualization, networking, and file system issues
• Applying advanced debugging and reverse engineering techniques using tools like GDB, LLDB, WinDbg
• Contributing to cross-functional technical discussions and architecture planning

Software Engineer

July 2023 - June 2025

Chaos Group, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Maintaining the current integration of V-Ray for SketchUp
• Implementing new features
• Investigating and fixing issues
• Improve overall stability and maintainability
  • Infrastructural changes in the codebase
  • Improvements in the CI/CD pipelines

Software Architect

September 2022 - July 2023

SCIA, Leuven, Belgium

• Part of the Software Architecture team
• Integrated decades-old code with modern technologies to develop fully functional prototypes.
• Contributed to the team's adoption of scrum practices for project management.

C++ Back-end Engineer

June 2022 - September 2022

PokerStars, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Lead development, and implementation of new feature in the marketing department
• Emergency bug fixes for our serivces

Full Stack Engineer

2021 - 2022

VMware, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Lead development, and implementation of new feature in the pricing department
• Emergency bug fixes for our customers
• Lead sub-initiatives within the company

Software Engineer

2019 - 2020

Codix, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Created and maintained back-end services for 9 international banks
• Developing the services in C/C++, and PL/SQL

Technical Trainer

2017

Software University, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Delivered Python programming lectures to a diverse group of learners, including working professionals retraining for software roles.
• Covered foundational topics such as syntax, control flow, functions, data structures, and OOP principles.
• Led live coding sessions, assigned practical exercises and homework, and evaluated performance through final exams.
• Adapted teaching style to accommodate varying experience levels and professional backgrounds.

Matching Text from Start to Finish Against Multiple Regular Expressions

Nov 2023 - Nov 2024

32nd National Conference with International Participation (TELECOM), Sofia, Bulgaria

DOI: 10.1109/TELECOM63374.2024.10812214
Full text available at IEEE Xplore

An Analytical Outlook towards Digital Training Security Transformations

Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

ICAICTSEE-2017, UNWE, Sofia, Bulgaria

DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20333.28645
Project: Modelling & Forecasting of Future Cyber Challenges in Mixed Realities
Full text available at ResearchGate

Web Developer and Co-founder

2018 - Present

Headstarter, Sofia, Bulgaria

Headstarter is an online platform that connects young people with the business. Everyone can find an internship or job position on the platform that saatisfies their desires and interests. The goals are to help studets choose their professional paths, get acquainted with the workers in their area, and gain experience.

Web developer and Founder

2016 - 2019

TechEdu++, Sofia, Bulgaria

The core aim of the project is to create an online learning management system that combines the best practices in organizing trainings so that it will be interesting, useful, and much more easier for the students.