Ivan Milanov

Engineering leader with 15+ years of experience in agile delivery and team leadership — with early-career depth in ERP.

My passion lies in combining Agile principles and leadership, Stoic philosophy, and Systems Thinking to help teams navigate complexity, deliver meaningful outcomes, and grow sustainably.I believe that clear thinking, simple processes, and strong, empowered teams are the most effective way to create value — in both software development and leadership.

Career Highlights:

💼 15+ years in software engineering, with a strong foundation in ERP👨 Engineering Manager leading globally distributed teams and driving delivery at scale🔄 Agile Leader blending Scrum, Stoicism, and Systems Thinking to foster resilient teams🌍 International project experience across EU, DACH, USA, and Scandinavia🎤 Conference speaker on Agile Leadership, Stoic resilience, and Digital Transformation

What I’m Most Proud Of:

🚀 Massive Performance Boost
Identified and resolved a critical SQL Server bottleneck — reducing system-wide latency and improving overall performance dramatically.
An issue that previously occurred 3x per week now appears only once every 3 months.🔍 Monitoring Redefined
Built proactive monitoring that alerts before users are affected — covering core processes and enabling much faster troubleshooting and resolution.⚙️ Automation of Key Processes
Replaced several manual triggers with automated workflows, freeing up valuable team time and reducing operational risk.🔁 Agile Practices Introduced
Established a healthy agile rhythm with regular releases, peer code reviews, and cross-team feedback loops — making delivery faster and more predictable.🧰 Smarter Use of Digital Tools
Improved collaboration and efficiency by aligning tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, monitoring dashboards) to real team needs, not just templates.

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