Nikolay Babulkov is a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur, currently serving as Co-founder and CTO of Eilla AI, where he guides product and technical strategy since 2022. He blends hands-on AI/ML development with a strong foundation in computer science, backed by a Bachelor's in CS and an ongoing Master’s in Artificial Intelligence from Sofia University. Before Eilla AI, he built data science and DevOps credentials at SiteGround, with roles as a Junior DevOps Engineer and later Data Scientist, and gained AI research experience as an intern at Qatar Computing Research Institute. He has a track record of mentoring as a university tutor in Introduction to Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, and Data Structures & Algorithms, signaling a talent for communicating complex concepts clearly. Proficient in Python, C++, ML, NLP, and Git, he operates at the intersection of research and production to ship reliable AI-driven solutions. Based in Sofia, he brings entrepreneurial grit and a cross-disciplinary academic background to fast-paced AI startups in Europe.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
CCNA, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, CCNA, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Cisco Networking Academy
Informatics, Informatics at Vasil Drumev High School of Mathematics and Natural Science
Master's degree Artificial Intelligence, Master's degree Artificial Intelligence at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
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