Ognyan Chikov

Ognyan Chikov has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Ognyan began their career as a Service Engineer Trainee at ATA Computers in 2004, where they gained hands-on experience in maintaining and solving computer problems, customer visitations, and PC building. In 2009, they worked as a Help Desk Support at TELELINK for a brief period.

In 2010, Chikov joined Siemens as a Service Engineer, where they provided technical support and assistance. Ognyan then transitioned to the role of a Technical Solutions Engineer at Enterprise Communications Group in 2014. In this role, they supported the sales team by delivering technical presentations and statements of work, educating prospects on product implementation and usage, and participating in consultations.

Chikov's interest in blockchain technology led him to LimeChain in 2017, where they served as a Blockchain Developer. Ognyan'sexpertise in blockchain continued to grow, and in 2021, they joined LimeAcademy as the Head of Mentors, where they played a key role in blockchain education.

Apart from their employment, Chikov also founded Growing Box OOD in 2016. Ognyan started this innovative start-up company focused on developing innovations, with a significant project being a "Home Vertical Farm" that utilized software and hardware for plant growth without user intervention.

Overall, Chikov's experience demonstrates their proficiency in technical roles, their interest in blockchain technology, and their entrepreneurial spirit in founding a start-up company.

Ognyan Chikov has an extensive education history in the field of computer systems networking and telecommunications. Ognyan received a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from Technical University Sofia from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, in 2015, they pursued a specialization in Mathematical Methods for optimization at the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (IICT) - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

In 2017, Ognyan obtained a Mobility degree in Computer Science from UBT - University for Business and Technology. Before that, they completed a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Università degli Studi del Sannio-Benevento in 2014 and a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Technical University Sofia from 2012 to 2014.

Ognyan also holds a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Technical University Sofia, which they obtained from 2008 to 2013. As for their secondary education, they attended FLS - Pravec and graduated with a High School degree in English and Russian language in 2008.

Furthermore, Ognyan Chikov has acquired additional certifications throughout their career. Ognyan obtained a certification in Photoshop from the Software University (softuni.bg) in January 2016. Ognyan also received certifications in Arduino from the Software University in December 2015 and in Unify Certified Technical Expert OpenScape Business from New Horizons Bulgaria in December 2015. Additionally, they have completed a certification in PHP and Web Development from SoftAcad, though the exact month and year of completion are not provided.