Svetoslav Stoykov

Experience

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  BGR Group Ltd.

  Nov 2008 - Jul 2009

  HVAC Engineer

  Design and redesign of HVAC systems.

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  Natural Building Bulgaria

  Feb 2010 - Oct 2011

  Founder

  Research & write-up on:- Sustainable development goals- Energy efficiency in buildings- Natural materials in buildings- Novel materials

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  Carinthia University of Applied Sciences / Fachhochschule Kärnten

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2012

  Research & Development Engineer

  Development of a Bionic Wind turbine- Biomimicry research- CFD model simulations

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  Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

  Researech & Development Internship Engineer

  "Influence of body shape of exemplary benthic insects in running water on lift and drag forces"- investigating group of insects known for their motion adaptation under water- using modern 3D imagining and modelling techniques - scanning of the researched samples using x-ray CT scanner at DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron Centre) in Hamburg, Germany- doing computational fluid dynamics simulations of the researched insects- investigation possible biomimetic applicationsThis project was undertaken at the "Functional Morphology and Biomechanics" research group, under the supervision of Dr. Petra Ditsche-Kuru and Prof. Stanislav Gorb. Show less

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  South Devon College

  Feb 2013 - Jan 2016

  Research & Development Engineer

  Research and Development Engineer responsible for: - Consultancy in the field of new/refurbished Passivhaus developments- Consultancy on the topics of: penetration of renewable systems, sustainable construction techniques, and energy efficiency on a regional level in Devon

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  Resalta

  Jun 2016 - May 2019

  Development & monitoring of energy efficiency/renewable energy ESCO projects in the:- Commercial sector: lighting system optimization, HVAC systems, etc.- Industrial sector: compressed air, industrial lighting, PV plants, HVAC systems, biomass and steam boilers etc.- Public sector: full building retrofit

  • Senior Project Manager / Energy Efficiency Engineer

    Feb 2018 - May 2019

  • Project Manager / Energy Efficiency Engineer

    Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Institute for Circular Economy

  Apr 2018 - now

  Co-Founder & Project Lead

  Project development in:- education- workshops- start-up consulting- cooperation with municipalities- establishing meaningful partnerships"Institute for Circular Economy" /ICE/, as a NGO with the ideal aim of a ensuring the delivery of UN SDG's

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  Samsung Electronics Air Conditioner Europe

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Presales/Sales Engineer

  Key Account Manager responsible for:- Presales support of Samsung's HVAC products in Bulgaria- VRF design software advice - Samsung's DVM Pro- Developing trust and positive brand image with partners- Opportunity tracking and creation of project based special prices - Salesforce- Logistics of sold items - SAP

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  Greentech Alliance

  Aug 2020 - now

  Member

  I am being part of one of the most inclusive and cooperating green-tech networks in Europe.

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  Bulgarian Progressive School

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  Design/Biomimicry/STEM lecturer

  In my work at the progressive school I'm preparing the curriculum and lecturing the first biomimicry design course for middle school in Bulgaria. It's the first biomimicry design course at any educational institution in the country.My mission is to inspire children to embark on a route that their parents have never taken. The road of being one with nature.

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  Circular Economy Institute

  Nov 2020 - now

  Ambassador
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  Environmental Association Za Zemiata - Friends of the Earth Bulgaria

  Mar 2021 - now

  Project Coordinator "Renovation Wave"
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  CEE Bankwatch Network

  Feb 2022 - now

  Energy Efficiency Specialist
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  University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy

  Sept 2022 - now

  Circular Economy Lecturer