V a s s i l
M l a d j o v
6638 Banning Dr., Oakland, California 94611, phone/fax
510.531.4871, cell 415.420.2883 email vassko@yahoo.com
S u m m a r y :
An accomplished senior Information
Technology Architect and product developer with a proven track record,
launching and growing businesses and products in the corporate networks,
Internet appliance and streaming media space.
Extensive understanding of the
development outsourcing, Internet, corporate networks, content delivery
networks, content management, and also effective communication issues faced by
large companies when deploying new technology such as streaming media. Broad real world experience finding and
implementing technology solutions for Fortune 500 scale clients in the
financial, technology, broadband, media, high-tech, federal and state
government markets.
R e l e v a n t
E x p e r i e n c e :
BulgariaHiTech.com – Founder
and CEO 01 / 04 – Present
Created the
online web social and professional networking group for the Bulgarian Hi-Tech
Professionals around the world. The main focus is to
promote, unites, and help Bulgarian HiTech businesses with outsourcing and
software development opportunities. The group is working with
Bulgarian IT organizations and government offices to create
US based offices, conferences and
other ways to help the Bulgarian IT sectors.
StreamingMarketplace.com – Founder
and CEO (BuyStreaming.com) 05/02 –
Present
Created the first online Streaming Media Marketplace on the
web. Consulted for large enterprises (FORTUNE 500) in the areas of ECDN, live
events, corporate communications, TV broadcast,
technology, industry research and more. Clients include
Microsoft, Hewlett
Packard, Wells Fargo,
PBS,
ABN AMRO Bank, Schwab, NHL, CHP/CalTrains, Grace Cathedral, Trinity Church
and
others.
ABN AMRO Bank – Vice President (Director of Streaming Media) 05/03 –
04/04
Developed and implemented an internal streaming network (ECDN)
and streaming portal for ABN AMRO Bank which is used in more than 35 countries
around the world. Evaluated numerous technology vendors for streaming media and
internal collaborations. Tested software, hardware and created guidelines with
EDS for internal streaming content delivery networks. Created video and audio
streaming content during conferences, road shows, and internal presentation for
the Working Capital BU. Worked on web development projects, web outsourcing and
web and streaming hosting. Evaluated telecommunication and conferencing
providers, solutions and services for WoCa. Worked with head office’s corporate
communications on web site standards and guidelines. Managed the design of prototype web sites designs for internal
and external sites and content management system, which were later used by the
head office for the new Working Capital web site re-launch.
ITN SignalStream, VP, Chief Information and Internet Officer ’99 to 05/02
Lead architect
responsible for design and implementation of core computing infrastructure
including corporate LAN, VPN, Windows topology, file and print services, virus
protection, disaster recovery, e-mail services, web mail, wireless emails,
scheduling, Internet access, web servers, streaming servers, multicasting,
video encoders, wireless LAN’s, video conferencing, firewalls, VOIP, ups and
remote access services.
·
Build out
of Corporate Headquarters and NY Offices including: data center design, media hub
for streaming clients including Akamai, IBeam, SpeedEra, StreamPipe, E-Net
Live, EdNet. Core network service design, infrastructure migration, facilities
build out, and telecommunications implementation. Created and maintained
standard server specification including hardware and OS configurations.
Procured, installed, and maintained all Windows servers for firm. Defined,
maintained NT and e-mail administration policies. Provided 24x7 support for
win2k, e-mail, VPN, network infrastructure, streaming clients and end users.
Defined and maintained standard desktop specification, including imaging
procedures, standard hardware and OS configurations. Trained desktop support
staff on Win2K, e-mail, firewall administration, and desktop configuration
procedures.
·
Responsible
for the development of ITN Signalstream’s Internet business model, managing key
streaming and infrastructure partnerships, clients and strategic investors.
Direct and built new models like OEM streaming services, managed streaming services,
streaming exchanges – streamingexchange.com, streaming clearing house –
buystreaming.com, corporate streaming service behind the firewall (aka ECDN),
VOD for MSO’s. Evaluating, recommending, and building new streaming
capabilities, interactive applications – ITN FUSION for the firm and its
partners. Developed and managed ITN Signalstream’s corporate website and the
streaming support web site.
·
Managed
the production of a three-tiered, web based application that incorporates
streaming video software to deliver video, audio, synchronized slides, and
voting surveys. This includes complex streaming environments, involving
multiple concurrent live streams at various bandwidths, web based role applets
as well as interactive audience feedback and live communication between
audience and presenter. Managed and provisioned live and
on-demand narrowband, broadband, and megaband webcasts in Windows Media, Real,
and QuickTime on various CDN’s.
Troubleshoot and resolved problems related to live and MOD streaming
issues. Coordinated and managed signal acquisition, encoders, video production
resources, and Internet connectivity for live interactive webcasts and
multicasts. Implemented new Internet /IP–controlled Broadcast cameras for
Financial and corporate clients.
·
Consulted and integrated
streaming media technology for clients, including: Hewlett Packard, Compaq,
CNET, Charles Schwab, McDonalds, SBC, ABN AMRO, Akamai, IBeam,
SpeedEra, DOE, CNBC, Real Networks, Virage, Epoch Partners, Verestar and Streaming
Media Magazine / Penton.
·
Created and
managed strategic relationships and partnerships resulting in new revenue
streams and repeated clients such as: Akamai, Yahoo, SpeedEra, Real, Activate, Schwab,
ABN AMRO, PCX, BEA Systems, DOE, Cisco, SBC, On24, HP, Compaq, Intel, Apple,
Intel, 3Com, Microsoft, Dell, Caliber, ABC, PBS, SUN Microsystems, Blue Shield,
Verestar, Franklin Templeton, CNBC, Streaming Media, Digital Island, FPA, UN,
EdNet, C/Net, Epoch Partners, Exodus, and others accounting for large percent
of ITN Signalstream’s revenue.
·
Represented
ITN Signalstream at national industry conferences such as NYNATAS 2000 and
Streaming Media West 2001.
Doug Engmann ‘99 President
and CEO of ABN AMRO SAGE. Worked as Internet and IT analyst for various
investments for the VC firm. Due diligence, research
and analysis of new Internet and computer business models and patent
technologies. Evaluated possible
investment opportunities in the high-tech/Internet industry and many
proprietary technologies.
WiredResidence.com,
Founder ’99 Initiated work and investments from Sun Microsystems -Scott
McNealy, Gene Banman, Masood Jabbar, Doug Engmann, BRE properties and Walden Residential on developing new business
model for wiring real estate properties (residential and office REIT’s) and
using web terminal – Sun Ray 1 on Sun Solaris platform as the foundations of
the E-Living home of the future.
VassTech
Internet Consulting, Principal ’96-’99 Computer & Internet
Consulting, web development and technical support (24x7) for various small to
medium size businesses in the Bay Area and U.S. Design and implementation of core computing infrastructure including:
LAN’s, Windows networks, file and print services, disaster recovery, e-mail
services, Internet access, firewalls, and remote access services. Software
installation, troubleshooting, upgrades and support. Web site development
including e-commerce, design and hosting, and technology assessments.
Outsourcing software development and system’s integration for higher ROI to
offshore companies.
·
Web Developments: Preftech.com, CarStation.com, Aidells.com
TourTrue.com, CarTechs.com, CityGarage.com, Compconsulting.com,
Bulgaria2000.com, Claremontkids.com, Avegin.com, MarinScope.com, UBGroup.com,
cwestern.com
·
System
architecture, implementation and support clients: UB Group, UBICS, Dr. Vijay
Mallya, Aidells Sausage Co, Citygarage,
U.S. Indoor Golf, National Alopecia Areata Foundation, Claremont Day Nursery, Marin Scope
Newspapers, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic and many more.
CarStation.com, CTO and Co-Founder
’98 After developing citygarage.com, my next project was the
development of carstation.com, online sales of auto-body parts and accessories
(more that 40,000+ sku's) The project expanded, and is now a startup company in
San Francisco, CA. I created the framework, and built the base web site, which
is now enhanced by a SQL server for dynamic page ordering and information
retrieval.
Engmann Options ‘96 Internet
consulting and web design. Responsibilities included Internet consulting for
the web site of Preferred Technology, competition monitoring, design and
technical suggestions, data feeds, news, charts, and stock quote
providing.
Sage Clearing (ABN AMRO Sage) and
Preferred Technology ( Preferred Trade ) ’95-’96 Network
Administrator and PC support. Responsible for the LAN, WAN, servers, PC's,
printers, software, and inventory at the national headquarters, based in San
Francisco. Also, support on the floor of the Pacific Stock Exchange- Option
Floor, market-makers and other clients with trade problems using wireless hand
helds and workstations during and after open market hours. Support over the
phone for workstations, printers, and servers of national trading floors and
regional offices in AMEX, NYSE, Chicago Option Floor, and Philly. R&D on
Enterprise streaming using email delivery, video conferencing and VOIP. Worked
on opening overseas sales and operation’s offices in Eastern Europe.
Doug and Mike Engmann ’94-’95 Digital
image editing, photo restorations, video encoding, CD-mastering and editing.
Bulgarian Air-Force ’88-‘90.
Anti-Aircraft Platoon, Software developer - Programmer, Military Police and Special
Security. Created classified computer based education programs for the
Air-Force and the Air Defense.
Electronica ’87 - National
computer factory. Worked on military super-computer software and hardware
development and production.
Sofia 411 system ‘87 –Capital
Sofia. Developed automation software for computer display advertising for in
store locations.
Metal Constructions ‘86 - Bulgaria largest commercial
construction company. Developed scheduling application for increased
productivity, scalability and management of human and support resources.
Dimitar Polyanov - Technical High
School ‘85-‘88 Built, administer and supported the first high-school
computer lab in Eastern Europe. Later used
for WARSAV computer school
model. Created several education and administrative software programs using
Apple II, IBM/8 and VAX systems in BASIC, Fortran 77 and Cobol.
Publications,
Research and Public Presentations
Live Streaming practices –
Streaming Media East 2003 - Speaker
The
Economics of Broadcast Signal Distribution – 05/02 Industry
Research; Co-Writer
The Cost of
Streaming Services / Streaming Media.com – 01/01 – Industry
Research Report , Contributor
Implementing and Project Managing Enterprise-Wide
Streaming Applications – StreamingMedia West 2002 – Speaker
Dynamic
Generation of Content – StreamingMedia West 2001 – Speaker
New York NATAS
2000 – Speaker
E d u c a t i o n :
San Francisco
State University, San Francisco, California ’95-‘99
Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Finance
City
College Of San Francisco Two Semesters with Honors. ’92-‘95
University of Architecture,
Civil Engineering and Geology (Sofia, Bulgaria) ’90-‘91
Dimitar Poliyanov, Technical
High School, Gold Medal, Concentration in Computer
Electronics and Design ’85-‘88
Fluent in
English, Bulgarian and Russian.