About Valentin Milkov – Programme Leader in Automation, Resilience and Security
Precision, Discipline, and Relentless Execution
Biography
Valentin Milkov brings over 20 years of experience leading large-scale programmes and complex initiatives across defence, energy, finance, telecommunications, retail, construction, shipbuilding, and government sectors. He holds a Master’s degree from Manchester Business School (UK) and a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University (USA).
Throughout his career, he has delivered mission-critical programmes for global enterprises, financial institutions, government ministries, and international organisations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the UK, and the USA. His expertise combines disciplined execution, technical depth, and cross-sector leadership to improve operational resilience, strengthen security, and drive sustainable transformation.
Clients Served
Projects Delivered
Years Experience
Skills
Experience
Senior Project Manager @PerformIT
August 2019 – Present | Sofia, BulgariaLead enterprise-scale financial technology and digital transformation programmes across Europe and the Middle East. Deliver AppDynamics (Cisco), Splunk ITSI (AI/ML), ELK stack analytics, and intelligent content automation (DOXIS) solutions for major financial institutions while coordinating cross-functional engineering, compliance, security and executive stakeholders.
Founder @Maze-M
January 2018 – Present | InternationalContracts Manager @Techno Engineering & Associates Ltd.
January 2016 – July 2019 | International ProjectsManaged major infrastructure contracts including the $1B Marmaray Rail Project in Istanbul and the $325M Bidbid–Sur Road Project in Oman. Oversaw contract execution, financial governance, risk mitigation and multinational stakeholder coordination.
Customer Project Manager @MTG-Dolphin Plc
February 2014 – August 2014 | Varna, BulgariaFacilitated shipbuilding and ship repair sales initiatives, supporting commercial negotiations and project coordination.
Program Manager @Saudi Arabic Swimming Federation & Dabbagh Holding Group
August 2014 – April 2015 | Saudi ArabiaLed modernization of seven Olympic sports centres and delivered executive Corporate Health & Wellness initiatives. Contributed to development of the Abdullah Al Faisal Sports Complex.
Digital Transformation Director @Varna Holding PLC
June 2006 – December 2013 | Varna, BulgariaLed enterprise-wide digital transformation and legacy modernization. Implemented ERP systems, security upgrades, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification frameworks, and increased revenue by over 100%.
Council Member @Varna Municipality
September 2007 – September 2011 | Varna, BulgariaGeneral Manager @FINA
September 2008 – September 2009 | BulgariaDirector of the first World Cup in Marathon Swimming in Bulgaria.
Paralegal @Reed, Centracchio & Associates, LLC
May 2005 – June 2006 | United States
Education
Master of Science @Manchester Business School
2011 – 2012 | United KingdomAdvanced studies in strategic management, enterprise leadership and financial systems.
Bachelor of Arts and Science @Indiana University, Bloomington
2001 – 2005 | United StatesComprehensive academic foundation in business, analytical reasoning and interdisciplinary studies.