Cloud Native & Platform Engineering Bulgaria

07/01/2026

Честита Нова Година!!
Започваме 2026 със среща в Офиса на Acronis na 29ти Януари Заповядайте :))

**Dear members**, we are excited to invite you on our FIRST of the 2026 Meetup, on January 29th to an evening filled with insightful talks and networking opportunities at t

10/07/2025

05/06/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 #𝟏𝟓 – 𝐊𝐂𝐃 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ⎈☁️🐧

Meet the next technologist joining the speaker lineup of KCD Sofia 2025 - someone whose GitHub commit history speaks louder than words!

🎤 Nikolai Dokovski
🔹 Enterprise CloudOps Architect @ SAP
🔹 CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator
🔹 Open Source contributor & automation aficionado

With a deep passion for cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, and OSS, Nikolai helps shape SAP's modern cloud architecture. Whether building scalable systems or upstreaming improvements to open-source projects, his mission is simple: make things better, faster, and more reliable.

A true community-driven engineer, Nikolai has contributed to numerous GitHub projects, driven by curiosity and a commitment to making cloud technology more accessible, robust, and transparent.

At KCD Sofia 2025, Nikolai will share his learnings from the enterprise trenches, where scale, security, and speed all collide. 👉 https://lnkd.in/drn2FPTM

Join us to hear how engineers like him are keeping some of the biggest systems on the planet running smoothly.

05/06/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 #𝟏𝟒 – 𝐊𝐂𝐃 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🏔️🛠️⚙️

From high-speed snowboarding slopes to high-availability cloud environments — meet our next speaker who thrives in both!

🎤 Mihail Vukadinoff
🔹 CTO @ ITGix Ltd
🔹 15+ years in IT, from HP engineer to tech leader
🔹 Expert in DevOps, CI/CD automation, observability, and mission-critical cloud operations

At ITGix, Mihail leads a powerhouse DevOps team, delivering managed services, secure cloud platforms, and scalable solutions for some of the most complex infrastructures in the region.

He is not only an architect of resilient systems but also a passionate technologist who brings together deep technical know-how with real-world leadership. Whether it's solving hard problems in production or carving through powder on a snowboard, Mihail brings energy, precision, and focus to everything he does.

Join us at KCD Sofia 2025, where Mihail will share insights into building robust DevOps environments, navigating complexity at scale, and keeping things running no matter the challenge.

👨‍💻 DevOps excellence meets action sports adrenaline! https://kcd.bg

05/06/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 #𝟏𝟑 – 𝐊𝐂𝐃 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌍🚢🤖

What happens when over 30 years of enterprise-scale tech experience meets the cutting edge of Kubernetes, AI, and GitOps?

You get our next speaker - the powerhouse behind mission-critical architectures across continents:

🎤 P***e Simonsen
🔹 Owner & Chief Solutions Architect @ Rhiagano Consulting
🔹 Expert in cloud-native architectures, AI systems, and real-time platforms
🔹 Former AI lead architect for one of EMEA's top consulting firms
🔹 Passionate about solving hard business problems with smart, scalable tech

P***e has been a driving force behind some of the most complex technology transformations in shipping, logistics, and global consulting - and now runs Rhiagano Consulting, a Sofia-based company operating in Europe and Nigeria 🌍.

From Kubernetes to event-driven systems to AI-powered decision-making, P***e brings not only deep technical expertise but also a strategic mindset that aligns modern architecture with business value.

He's lived and worked across multiple tech ecosystems and now calls Sofia home - we are honored to have him on stage to share his journey and insights at KCD Sofia 2025.

🚀 Join us for a talk that promises to be as deep as it is practical! https://kcd.bg

05/06/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 #𝟏𝟐 – 𝐊𝐂𝐃 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🐾📊🚀

Let’s talk data at scale! Our next speaker brings a fresh wave of energy to the cloud native space, along with a passion for open source, powerful pipelines, and… two fluffy Pomeranians 🐶🐶.

🎤 Velmira Georgieva
🔹 Data Engineer @ SAP
🔹 Core contributor to SAP’s Core Data Lake
🔹 Passionate about scalable data architectures, open source, and performance
🔹 Building the future of data lakes & pipelines in cloud native environments

Velmira is part of the new generation of cloud-native builders - sharp, curious, and not afraid of petabyte-scale complexity. With a background in both data lakes and warehouses, her expertise sits at the intersection of big data and modern infrastructure. She’s helping shape how SAP builds its next-gen data platforms using open, efficient, and robust tooling.

Outside of the office, she is powered by Pomeranian zoomies, community energy, and the joy of solving complex data challenges with elegance and care.

We are thrilled to welcome Velmira on stage at KCD Sofia 2025!

📅 Don’t miss her session if you’re working with cloud-scale data or looking to level up your open source data game. https://kcd.bg

05/06/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 #𝟏𝟏 – 𝐊𝐂𝐃 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🚀🌱🇧🇬
From building one of the strongest Kubernetes projects in Bulgaria to supporting the European cloud sovereignty vision, our next speaker is a true cornerstone of the local cloud native movement.

🎤 Jordan Jordanov
🔹 Developer Manager, Gardener Team @ SAP Labs Bulgaria
🔹 18 years @ SAP (yes, he’s officially of age there now! 🎉)
🔹 Cloud Native & Kubernetes Ambassador and Advocate
🔹 One of the key organizers behind SAP's legendary Kubernetes meetups
🔹 Long-time supporter of the Bulgarian cloud native community
🔹 Contributor to the NeoNephos Foundation & European digital sovereignty efforts

Jordan has been with the Gardener team in Sofia since its inception in 2020, leading one of the most respected Kubernetes-based projects at SAP globally. But his contributions go far beyond engineering - he's been a pillar of the local community from day one, helping shape and grow the scene by supporting countless events, sharing knowledge, and giving back.

His recent work around open infrastructure and sovereignty is part of a larger mission to help Europe gain autonomy in the cloud, and we're thrilled to welcome him on the stage at KCD Sofia 2025.

📍 Don’t miss Jordan’s talk if you care about open platforms, strong ecosystems, and the future of cloud-native infrastructure in Europe. https://kcd.bg

05/06/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 #𝟏𝟎 – 𝐊𝐂𝐃 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🎸🚀👩‍💻
From the meetups of Barcelona to the stage in Sofia - our next speaker is a force of nature in the cloud native world 🌍

🎤 Imma Valls Bernaus
🔹 Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs
🔹 Co-organizer of KCD Barcelona 2024, Grafana Meetups, Cloud Native Barcelona, Software Crafters BCN
🔹 Community leader organizing 40+ events/year
🔹 Mentor & coach at TechFems Barcelona, Technovation Girls Judge
🔹 Huge fan of Bruce Springsteen (🎶 No Surrender! 🎸)

Imma loves automating everything between "dev" and "prod" - and just as much, she loves empowering people. Whether it’s sharing knowledge on stage, building strong local communities, or coaching the next generation of technologists, she does it all with passion and purpose.

At KCD Sofia 2025, Imma will bring her real-world experience from the trenches of Developer Advocacy and Platform Enablement. Expect a high-energy session packed with insights and inspiration for anyone working to make developers' lives easier - and more meaningful.

📍 Don’t miss the chance to meet one of Europe’s most active community builders, live in Sofia this September! 👉 https://lnkd.in/duqmGUzH