About Valentin Milkov – Programme Leader in Automation, Resilience and Security
Precision,Discipline,andRelentlessExecution
Biography
Valentin Milkov brings over 20 years of experience leading large-scale programmes and complex initiatives across multiple industries.
Throughout his career, he has delivered mission-critical programmes globally, combining disciplined execution, technical depth, and leadership.

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.

