Dimcho Mladenov

PhD MBA | Expert in Software Product Life Cycle

Seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience in people and project management, specializing in driving operational efficiency through innovative change management strategies.

Dimcho Mladenov

About Me

As a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience in people and project management, I specialize in driving operational efficiency through innovative change management strategies.

Holding a PhD in Change Management in IT organizations, I pioneered a new model tailored to the software product life cycle stages. My certifications in ITIL, TOGAF, and Agile/Lean methodologies, combined with a strategic application of Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, OKRs, Scrum-of-Scrums, BABOK, and PMBOK, reflect my holistic approach to aligning IT processes with organizational goals.

My expertise extends to ERP, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Master Data, Inventory Management, Fulfillment, eCommerce, iGaming, Crypto & fiat payments, blockchain, KYC & AML, data integrations, and analytics. This comprehensive background enables me to deliver impactful solutions across diverse business domains.

20+

Years Experience

PhD

Software Development

MBA

Business Administration

Professional Experience

Senior Product Owner

Multiple Companies & Industries

Live Interactive Software: Development of iGaming platform, experience with CRM systems, affiliate marketing platforms, social login solutions and third-party APIs to maximize player acquisition and lifetime value. Strong focus on security, fraud prevention, and compliance, working closely with KYC/AML teams to ensure products meet global regulatory standards in multiple jurisdictions.

REWE Digital: Designing, developing and rolling out tailor made Warehouse Management System for multiple Food Fulfillment Centers.

KPMG IT Service OOD: Product Owner working based on SCRUM framework. Responsible for the development of Private Cloud based on Microsoft technologies and standardization solution for internal compliance.

IT Manager

NEXT BASKET

Leading the development of ERP \ WMS systems and the integration with e-commerce platform.

Cloud Infrastructure Solution Sales Professional

Microsoft

As Cloud Infrastructure SSP I was driving revenue and market share by providing customers with insights and solutions leveraging the Microsoft Cloud Platform offerings including Microsoft Azure, Azure Stack, Windows Server, System Center and Operations Management Suite to meet their datacenter modernization and cloud infrastructure needs. I was also covering Microsoft Cognitive Service solutions like face, emotions, speech, language recognition.

Chief Engineer / Enterprise Architect

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Managing team of capability leads for different technologies to ensure coherent processes and solution. Ensure ISO 9001, QMS and proper KPIs are in place. Working closely with customer Enterprise Architects to ensure account vision and direction are correct. Helping retail customer achieve digital transformation.

Articles & Publications

How to Avoid the Common Sense Trap

An insightful exploration of cognitive biases and decision-making pitfalls that professionals encounter in their daily work, offering practical strategies to overcome the "common sense trap" and make better informed decisions.

Full Article

Mastering Project Forecasting with Scrum Velocity

A comprehensive guide to leveraging Scrum velocity metrics for accurate project forecasting, helping teams improve predictability and deliver consistent results in agile environments.

Full Article

Yes, Scrum Can Work Without Sprint Planning

An exploration of how Scrum teams can successfully operate without traditional sprint planning ceremonies, examining alternative approaches and their effectiveness in modern agile environments.

Full Article

The First Rule for a Successful Startup is Organizational Efficiency

Essential insights on how organizational efficiency serves as the foundation for startup success, exploring key strategies and frameworks that enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Full Article

Beyond Agility: Foundations for Organizational Effectiveness

A deep dive into the fundamental principles that drive organizational effectiveness beyond traditional agile methodologies, exploring sustainable frameworks for long-term success.

Full Article

20 Year Paradigm Shifts in the IT Industry

A comprehensive analysis of the major technological and methodological shifts that have transformed the IT industry over the past two decades, exploring their impact on business and society.

Full Article

Methodology Lifecycle Model for IT Organization Change Management

A comprehensive approach to managing change within IT organizations, integrating TOGAF, Agile, and ITIL frameworks to balance KPIs of relevance, speed, and quality throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.

Full Article

Skills & Technologies

Methodologies & Frameworks

ITIL TOGAF Agile/Lean Scrum Kanban Waterfall BABOK PMBOK OKRs SAFe Scrum-of-Scrums Domain-Driven Design

Technical & Product Domains

ERP WMS Supply Chain Fulfillment eCommerce iGaming Payments (Crypto & Fiat) Blockchain KYC/AML Data Integration Analytics Cloud & IoT

Leadership & Strategic Skills

People Management Change Management Organizational Efficiency Enterprise Architecture IT Strategy Cross-Functional Leadership SDLC

Product Management

Product Vision Stakeholder Management Domain Knowledge ROI Calculations Backlog Management UX & UI UML Diagrams POC MVP Prototyping

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Feel free to reach out!

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/dimchomladenov-0a47933