Ivan Atanasov - Module Lead ML KH (Project Manager / Test Manager)

Q: Where is Ivan based?

Ivan is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ivan speak?

Ivan speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ivan have?

Ivan has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Ivan has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Ivan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ivan's latest experience?

Ivan's most recent position is Module Lead ML KH (Project Manager / Test Manager) at BMW AG .

Q: What companies has Ivan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ivan has worked for BMW AG and Test Management in IT Project .

Q: Which industries is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Pharmaceutical . Ivan also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Telecommunication , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Project Management , and Product Development . Ivan also has some experience in Information Technology , Legal , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Ivan worked in recently?

Ivan has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Ivan worked in recently?

Ivan has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Project Management , and Information Technology .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

3 years

Remote

Module Lead ML KH (Project Manager / Test Manager)

BMW AG

Overall responsibility for the quality of module KH
Technical leadership and coordination of a module lead team
Analysis of design models and alignment of technical requirements
Preparation of risk analyses and presentations, and presenting them to decision-makers
Test management, development, coordination and approval of current test cases and their prioritization for test events
Test planning for different test phases
Coordination of test phases with other departments to ensure relevant aspects of business operations
Prioritization of handling existing bugs/tickets
Tracking and validation of the quality of problem management
Consistency checks, planning, prioritization and sorting of tickets
Preparation and coordination of required test data
Tracking ALM (QC) processes and their implementation at module level
Collaboration with interface partners for bug fixes
Ensuring effective communication within the team and with interface partners
Coordination of tasks when processing tickets in ML KH
Tracking, assignment and clarification of bug-fix scheduling
Close collaboration and management of suppliers (at module level), the development department, and external partners
Planning, development, execution and evaluation of functional tests
Conducting functional end-to-end tests
Weekly reports on current test and defect status to management committees
Planning and executing performance and load tests to ensure that SOA applications meet expected performance and scalability requirements
Developing test strategies and test plans for SOA-based applications
Defining test objectives and criteria to ensure services meet requirements
Integration of test automation

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

11 months

Test Management

Test Management in IT Project

Preparation and documentation of test specifications (concepts, procedures, designs, and test cases)
Developing comprehensive test strategies and test plans for SOA-based applications
Creation of end-to-end test workflows for system and acceptance test coverage
Planning and conducting reviews (groomings) of functional and non-functional requirements based on business concepts, user stories, and IT concepts
Creation and maintenance of test data
Defining test objectives and criteria to ensure services meet requirements
Planning, development, execution, and evaluation of functional and qualitative tests based on requirement documentation and at all test levels
Recording and documentation of defects and defect management of existing bugs
Creating improvements and tracking them to enhance platform usability
Close collaboration with the Product Owner, development team, and external partners
Contributing to the further development of test processes and test automation
Leading and supporting the test automation team
Planning, implementation, and maintenance of automated test scripts using Java and appropriate test automation tools
Planning, development, execution, and evaluation of non-functional tests

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

3 years 1 month

Module Lead ML CD (Project Manager / Test Manager)

BMW AG

Technical leadership and coordination of a module lead team
Analysis of design models and alignment of technical requirements
Preparation of risk analyses and presentations, and presenting them to decision-makers
Test management, development, coordination and approval of current test cases and their prioritization for test events
Test planning for different test phases
Coordination of test phases with other departments to ensure relevant aspects of business operations
Prioritization of handling existing bugs/tickets
Tracking and validation of the quality of problem management
Consistency checks, planning, prioritization and sorting of tickets
Preparation and coordination of required test data
Tracking ALM (QC) processes and their implementation at module level
Collaboration with interface partners for bug fixes
Ensuring effective communication within the team and with interface partners
Coordination of tasks when processing tickets in ML CD
Tracking, assignment and clarification of bug-fix scheduling
Close collaboration and management of suppliers (at module level), the development department, and external partners
Planning, development, execution and evaluation of functional tests
Conducting functional end-to-end tests
Weekly reports on current test and defect status to management committees
Planning and executing performance and load tests to ensure that SOA applications meet expected performance and scalability requirements
Developing test strategies and test plans for SOA-based applications
Defining test objectives and criteria to ensure services meet requirements
Integration of test automation

Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

10 months

Project Manager

BMW AG

Project management and coordination of complex development projects at BMW Motorrad
Liaison for the motorcycle division
Responsible for defining and meeting project timelines, costs, and quality objectives
Responsible for project communication with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Significant contribution to preparing change request proposals
Acting as interface between internal specialists and external service providers
Assembling and technical leadership of project teams and external staff, including planning and assignment of work packages
Budget planning in coordination with the client
Monitoring and management of all internal and external processes for project delivery
Project acceptance and project closure
Preparation of project documentation and reports
Requirements engineering

Oct 2013 - Feb 2018

4 years 5 months

Project Manager and Test/Problem Manager

BMW AG

Technical leadership and management of an SE team
Coordination of requirements specification and change request creation
Requirements engineering
Management of component development in CATIA V5 with respect to technical requirements
Support, management, and integration of process partners (OEM, suppliers, customers)
Change management coordination
Analysis of design models and alignment of technical requirements
Preparation of risk analyses and presentations and presenting them to decision-making committees
Test management, development, coordination and approval of current test cases and their prioritization for test events
Task coordination for processing all combined tickets
Tracking and validation of problem management completion as central problem manager
Consistency checks, planning, prioritization and sorting of tickets
Tracking ALM (QC) processes and their implementation at module level
Tracking, assignment and clarification of bug-fix scheduling
Discussion of reported tickets (ALM board) with all involved Kombi-PbMs
Close collaboration with software suppliers (at module level), the development department, and external partners (ALM stakeholders)
Planning, development, execution and evaluation of functional tests
Conducting functional tests in and on the vehicle
Weekly reports on current defect status in management meetings

Aug 2011 - Sep 2013

2 years 2 months

Junior Quality Assurance

afb Application Services AG

Developing and documenting test specifications (concepts, procedures, designs, and test cases)
Planning, developing, refining, executing, and evaluating functional and qualitative tests based on the test specifications at all test levels
Planning and carrying out reviews of functional and non-functional requirements
Quality assurance for automating system tests in Java and creating mock-ups
Close collaboration with requirements management, the development team, and external partners
Contributing to the improvement of test processes and test automation
Planning, developing, executing, and evaluating non-functional tests

Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

6 months

Controller Online Payment

Travian Games GmbH

Managing risks related to online payments
Analyzing and researching online payment data, especially regarding fraud attempts
Preventing, detecting, and responding to fraudulent credit card transactions
Actively contributing to the development of practical preventive measures in SQL
Evaluating and testing new rates and payment methods

May 2010 - Jan 2011

9 months

Pre-series Management and SAP Automotive, Working Student

MSG systems AG

Supporting pre-series management
Working in SAP Automotive

Jan 2010 - May 2010

5 months

Systems & Technical Services, Working Student

ADEUS Aktienregister-Service-GmbH

Working in Systems & Technical Services

Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

6 months

Network Operations, Working Student

Telefonica O2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Working in Network Operations

Feb 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 11 months

Legal Department, Working Student

Bristol-Myers Squibb GmbH & Co. KGaA

Support for the legal department

Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

6 months

Network Guidelines & Quality Control, Working Student

SWM Infrastruktur GmbH

Collaboration in network guidelines and quality control

Aug 2007 - Oct 2007

3 months

Finance, Middle Office/Risk Management, Working Student

MAN AG

Support for finance middle office and risk management

Feb 2007 - Jul 2007

6 months

Intern

WAI / SDK

Internship at Wirtschaftsanalysen und -Informations-GmbH and Schutzgemeinschaft der Kapitalanleger

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication, and Utilities.

Automotive

Information Technology

Pharmaceutical

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology, Legal, and Business Intelligence.

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Product Development

Information Technology

Legal

Business Intelligence

Summary

Degree in Business Information Systems
Solid knowledge and practical experience in project management
Experience in software development and strong technical understanding
Extensive know-how in coordinating and executing software tests
Advanced knowledge and practical experience in test and defect management
Knowledge in optimizing test processes and implementing test automation techniques
Experience with agile software development (Scrum)
Business process modeling
Team- and solution-oriented working style, assertiveness and persistence, communication skills, flexibility

Skills

Microsoft Office
Programming Languages: Javascript, Java, J2ee, Sql, Html, Css
Test Management Software: Alm, Bugzilla, Qtest
Issue And Project Tracking: Jira, Jira-xray, Confluence
Business Process Modeling: Bpmn, Visual Paradigm Suite
Database Systems: Mysql, Toad, Phpmyadmin
Development Environments: Eclipse, Netbeans, Visual Studio
Functional Testing Tools: Soapui, Postman
Tdd Tool: Junit
Version Control Software: Subversion, Bitbucket

Languages

Bulgarian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Mar 2011

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Business Information Systems, Bachelor · Business Information Systems · Munich, Germany

Oct 2004 - Oct 2007

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Business Administration, Diploma · Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Oct 2003 - Oct 2004

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Language student · Munich, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

ISTQB Certified Tester (CTFL)

Professional Scrum Master

Professional Scrum Product Owner

Project Management Advanced

Project Management Methodology PRINCE2®

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Automotive 12 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 4 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Module Lead ML KH (Project Manager / Test Manager), Test Management, Module Lead ML CD (Project Manager / Test Manager)

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Ivan based?

Ivan is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Ivan speak?

Ivan speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ivan have?

Ivan has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Ivan has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Ivan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ivan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ivan would be well-suited for roles such as: Module Lead ML KH (Project Manager / Test Manager), Test Management, Module Lead ML CD (Project Manager / Test Manager).

What is Ivan's latest experience?

Ivan's most recent position is Module Lead ML KH (Project Manager / Test Manager) at BMW AG.

What companies has Ivan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ivan has worked for BMW AG and Test Management in IT Project.

Which industries is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Pharmaceutical. Ivan also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Telecommunication, and Utilities.

Which business areas is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Product Development. Ivan also has some experience in Information Technology, Legal, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Ivan worked in recently?

Ivan has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Ivan worked in recently?

Ivan has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Information Technology.

What is Ivan's education?

Ivan holds a Bachelor in Business Information Systems from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

Does Ivan have any certificates?

Ivan has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: ISTQB Certified Tester (CTFL), Professional Scrum Master, and Professional Scrum Product Owner.

What is the availability of Ivan?

Ivan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ivan?

Ivan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.