Georgi Dragandjikov
Cyklonv gen *, J rf lla . ***70, Sweden
+46-709****** . ******@********.***
Software Developer
Innovative, analytical and solution oriented senior software developer with
over 15 years of hands-on experience developing numerous high profile
software products from scratch and pioneering development of a successful
astronomy software product. Possess strong technical abilities supported by
demonstrated communication and people management skills to develop, lead
and motivate large, high performance software development teams. Proven
ability to proactively identify development issues and provide timely and
effective resolutions. A passionate student of industry innovations and
advances.
Core Competencies:
C/C++ Programming . Product Strategy & Planning . New Product Design
Project Management . Software Innovations . Product Compliance &
Certification
Technical Issue Resolution . Team Leadership . Administration & Reporting
Software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Euro Games Technology, Sofia, Bulgaria . 2002-2012
Develops a wide range of casino products including slot machines with 300
employees.
Project Manager
Directed up to 20 programmers and oversaw all aspects of the games software
development function as lead programmer with a focus on designing new slot
machine products and extending capabilities of existing products. Created
insightful strategic plans for future product development for the Vega
Vision and Vega Vision+ slot machine series. Performed role of key
architect and programmer on numerous C++ projects. Spearheaded software
development across all levels from low level programming of drivers to
graphics and finalised game scenarios.
Assisted in establishing the company from scratch and building it to 300
personnel.
Played major role in the design of the company's first-ever slot machines
from the ground up utilising C/C++ under Linux.
Implemented the global SAS casino management protocol to ensure SAS
compatibility for all slot machines and secured certification from GLI, the
world's largest slot machine certification laboratory.
Project managed development of the extremely popular AWP machines for the
Netherlands and personally designed the math simulator for the first game.
Designed multi game software in 2009/2010 to host numerous games within a
single slot machine. The platform has since become the standard for all the
company's slot machines.
Promoted to Gaming Software Manager in 2007 with a focus on development of
major new projects that included Vega Vision and Vega Vision+ slot machine
series.
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Synchron-S, Sofia, Bulgaria . 1998-2001
Developed fire alarm systems as well as access control and working control
systems.
Software Programmer
Performed role of C++ programmer concentrated on the development of all
software modules for time control and access control systems. Utilised MS
Visual Studio to design components that included connected controllers,
communication software, administration software and reporting software.
Oversaw the complete development cycle from the user interface to
communication with devices.
Facilitated the successful development and installation of working control
systems for numerous market leading clients that included Metro Cash&Carry
in Bulgaria and Russia and the Lozenetz Hospital.
Power Age Sky Simulator, Sofia, Bulgaria . 1995-2003
A self-financed project dedicated to the development of astronomy software.
Software Developer
Designed highly commended planetarium software using MS Visual C++ with MFC
that enabled observation of the sky at any time from any location on Earth.
Developed cutting edge components that ensured that viewers could study
virtually all accessible entities in space including the planets, comets,
asteroids, deep sky objects and over 19 million stars.
Created a software product that led the field for many years, achieved over
1,000 orders globally, and received highly positive reviews for versions 2
and 3 from the prestigious American Sky & Telescope magazine.
EDUCATION
Physics Degree (2 Years of Coursework Completed)
Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Bulgarian and English
Proficient in Russian
TECHNICAL SKILLS
C/C++, Windows OS, Linux OS, MS Visual Studio, Eclipse
SVN, CVS, OpenGL, SDL, DirectX