Dimo Chavdarov

Experience

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  Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Barcelona

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

  Assistant of the Consul

  •Providing consultancy services in the field of diplomatic and consular affairs; •Supporting foreign companies willing to invest in Bulgaria; •Spanish-Bulgarian and Bulgarian-Spanish translations of official documents (official notes, power of attorney, diplomatic notes, etc.); •Planning and managing the consul’s agenda;

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  22@Barcelona

  Feb 2009 - Jul 2009

  Intern at Marketing and communication department

  •Doing market research about companies interested in investing in the 22@Barcelona project (Urban regeneration scheme for building Barcelona’s biggest business, technological and innovation district);•Marketing and communication database management;•Holding presentations about the 22@Barcelona project in front of future clients and company visitors. •Organization of public events (The World Innovation Summit HIT Barcelona 2009);

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  Bullgarian Trading Group

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

  Equity trader

  •Trading with stocks on NYSE;•Trading with commodities and currency pairs. •Investment decision-making and and stock portfolio management;•Series 7 Exam passed;

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  AIT International Transport

  Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

  Logistics Manager

  •Working with suppliers and customers in Spain and Germany, planning routes and scheduling delivery times; •Arranging vehicle maintenance and tax payment;•Managing a team of drivers;•Completing monthly reports and statistics related to the performance of the department and giving recommendations for improving the efficiency of the company;

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  Malena-Consulting ltd

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2013

  Co-founder and CEO

  •Providing managerial accounting and cost management services to public and private entities;•Financial and investment consultancy services;•Providing consultancy service to various Bulgarian municipalities: - Elaboration of the communication strategy for several European Union Funding Programmes- Assistance in introducing state regulation acts- Elaboration of midterm assessments of Municipal plans for development

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  Apr 2013 - May 2017

  •Operational management of the Service Desk - service level agreements adherence, process handling and compliance, customer satisfaction, process improvements identification and SIP planning; •Designing plans to increase productivity and service through improved technical or operational processes;•Reviewing performance, trend analysis and report streamlining;•Providing reports to the senior management to help them reach strategic decisions regarding the management of the Service Desk;•Ensuring good communication flow within the Service Desk team and the rest of the service providers; Show less • Managing and coordinating the service desk reporting teams in Panama and Sofia;• Providing reporting on different aspects of service level management and service delivery;• Completion of daily, weekly and monthly reports for telephony and operational data;• Analyzing results on customer and staff performance;• Providing data as a basis for continual process improvement;• Producing graphical/trend analysis of statistical performance and appropriate corrective plans;• Participating in client workshops for process improvement; Show less

  • Service Delivery Specialist, Mobility and Workplace services department

    Apr 2014 - May 2017

  • Global Reporting Lead, Mobility and Workplace services department

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
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  DXC Technology

  May 2017 - May 2023

  Account Security Officer

  • Vulnerability and Patch management;• Risk and compliance management;• Vulnerability scan management (Qualys);• Pro-active threat and vulnerability research;• Coordinating and planning of remediation activities and efforts;• Single point of contact for client request related to security services; • Automation of repeatable activities and tasks (via C#) - Code is available on request;• Preparation of various reports in the security area;

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  PHOENIX Pharma Bulgaria

  May 2023 - now

  Vulnerability management specialist

  • Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools to identify weaknesses and potential security risks within the organization's systems, networks, and applications.• Risk Analysis: Evaluate and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity, exploitability, and potential impact on the organization's assets and operations.• Patch Management: Develop and implement strategies for timely patching and remediation of identified vulnerabilities to mitigate security risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.• Incident Response: Assist in incident response efforts by providing expertise in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities exploited during security incidents or breaches.• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed reports and documentation outlining vulnerability assessment findings, remediation efforts, and ongoing risk management activities for stakeholders, senior management, and regulatory authorities.• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continuously enhance the effectiveness of vulnerability management processes and controls within the organization.• Veracode Implementation and Management: Lead the implementation and administration of Veracode, a leading application security testing platform, to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in software applications. Utilize Veracode's static analysis, dynamic analysis, and software composition analysis capabilities to assess code quality and security risks throughout the software development lifecycle.• Integration with Development Processes: Collaborate with development teams to integrate Veracode into the software development pipeline, ensuring that security testing is seamlessly Show less