Vanya Kostova

Vanya Kostova currently serves as Head of Data Excellence at DATEV eG, where responsibilities include defining the vision and roadmap for data excellence, leading AI program initiatives, and enhancing company-wide data usage through innovative technologies. Prior to this role, Vanya held the position of Associate Director of Data Product Management at HelloFresh, successfully building a data products team and managing a multifunctional group to improve product experiences through data science solutions. Vanya's experience also includes serving as Head of Product Owner at GfK, where a data science platform was delivered, and roles as Senior Product Owner and Senior Business Analyst, focusing on data quality and integration solutions. Vanya began a career in software development at SAP and Dais Software, bringing strong technical expertise to data-driven roles. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology from City, University of London and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Technical University Sofia.