Ivailo Zhelev

Ivailo Zhelev is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Vamstar since May 2021, where responsibilities also include leading data and machine learning initiatives. Prior experience includes roles as a Data and Machine Learning Engineer at CWT and a Machine Learning Engineer at JustGiving. Ivailo has a substantial background in technical leadership from positions such as Technical Team Lead and Technical ScrumMaster at Execview, where contributions supported a SaaS application utilized by major organizations like the BBC and ITV. Earlier career roles include IT Director at Innovative Consulting and Co-founder of Bulgarian Leisure Properties Limited, which was established during a peak in the Bulgarian property market. Ivailo Zhelev holds a BEng in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering from The University of Edinburgh, completed in 2008.