Ilian Sapundshiev - Project Manager

Q: Where is Ilian based?

Ilian is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ilian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Ilian have?

Ilian has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Ilian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Ilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ilian's latest experience?

Ilian's most recent position is Project Manager at AutoScout24 GmbH .

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

In recent years, Ilian has worked for AutoScout24 GmbH , Yontex GmbH, joint venture of Messe München GmbH and NürnbergMesse GmbH , Link Market Services GmbH , s.Oliver Sales GmbH & Co. KG , Uptodate Ventures GmbH, and corporate startup of Versicherungskammer Bayern .

Q: Which industries is Ilian most experienced in?

Ilian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , and Pharmaceutical . Ilian also has some experience in Insurance , Banking and Finance , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Ilian most experienced in?

Ilian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Marketing . Ilian also has some experience in Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Ilian worked in recently?

Ilian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Insurance , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Ilian worked in recently?

Ilian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Marketing .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Project Manager

AutoScout24 GmbH

Successfully migrated over 150 BI dashboards (Jira, Microstrategy, AWS QuickSight) as project lead of 4 developers, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining data integrity.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Product Owner

Yontex GmbH, joint venture of Messe München GmbH and NürnbergMesse GmbH

Led the design and implementation of enterprise IT systems and user journeys to optimize the exhibitor and visitor experience for fairs and exhibitions.
Utilized HubSpot, Profairs, and Pretix to create a seamless and efficient process for all stakeholders.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Technical Product Owner

Link Market Services GmbH

Drove the modernization of event management through the development of a new web platform, leading a team of 5 developers and ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.
Technologies: Azure Cloud, AngularJS, Azure DevOps.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Product Owner

s.Oliver Sales GmbH & Co. KG

Collaborated with stakeholders to define and deliver the international s.Oliver Fashion app, leading a team of 4 developers in a fast-paced environment.
Technologies: Android/Java, iOS/Swift, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Azure DevOps, SCAYLE.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Technical Product Owner

Uptodate Ventures GmbH, corporate startup of Versicherungskammer Bayern

Defined and executed the product vision for the Earnest app, leading a team of 6 developers to successfully launch and scale the application, resulting in over 100,000 downloads on Google Play and Apple’s App Store.
Technologies leveraged: React Native, AWS, Google Analytics, Databricks, Adjust.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Technical Project Lead / Product Owner

Drivelog GmbH, a corporate startup of Bosch

Led a team of 3 developers to build and launch two cross-platform mobile applications (iOS & Android) providing drivers with gas price comparison and ride management tools.
Utilized React Native and REST APIs to deliver a user-friendly and economically efficient solution.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Software Architect

Mobile Software AG

Architected and developed robust cross-platform applications (iOS, Android, web, desktop) for diverse clients.
Leveraged technologies such as Cordova, Ionic, Angular, and Electron to deliver scalable and user-friendly solutions.

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 2 months

Product Owner and Technical Lead

TagSpaces GmbH

Responsible for the product vision and software development of TagSpaces, an innovative desktop and SaaS application for knowledge management, utilizing local AI/LLMs to organize digital artifacts, achieving 10,000+ monthly downloads.
Managed the product roadmap, software architecture, sales & marketing, and a nearshore development team.
Technologies: JavaScript, React, Ollama AI, MUI, Electron, Cordova, AWS Object Storage/AWS S3, Docker.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

Solution Architect

Dassault Systèmes

Led requirements engineering and quality assurance for a flagship PDM/PLM solution (ENOVIA/CATIA) that serves major automotive OEM, delivering a defect-free and on-time release.
Coordinated the AUTOSAR Builder rollout at a leading German car manufacturer, reducing configuration time and improving tool reliability, which accelerated the vehicle-on-board deployment schedule.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Senior IT Consultant

ESPRiT Engineering (now part of Wavestone)

Served as product owner for an automotive systems-engineering platform, guiding a cross-functional team (JavaEE/EclipseRPC/Glassfish) and delivering three major releases to a leading German OEM, boosting system reliability and shortening engineering cycle times.
Conceived and led the end-to-end build of an ASP.NET/C#/MSSQL patient-management portal for a Swiss pharmaceutical company, supporting 4,000+ concurrent users while cutting data-entry errors and enabling real-time clinical reporting.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

IT Consultant

Berata GmbH (now part of Capgemini)

Supported multiple automotive software and systems-engineering initiatives, delivering on-time, high-quality solutions that met stringent safety and regulatory standards.
Contributed to over three projects totaling €1.2 M in revenue impact and improved overall system reliability.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (12 years), Information Technology (12 years), Pharmaceutical (4 years), Insurance (3 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), and Professional Services (1 year).

Automotive

Information Technology

Pharmaceutical

Insurance

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (18 years), Product Development (18 years), Marketing (12 years), Project Management (8 years), Quality Assurance (6 years), and Business Intelligence (2 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Marketing

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Business Intelligence

Skills

Experienced Product Owner And Product Manager With An Eye For Ux And Usability
Technical Project Lead And Ai Strategist
Software Architect For Cross-platform Mobile And Desktop Apps
Programming: Javascript, React, Node.js, Python, Git
Aws Cloud Stack: S3, Cloudfront, Iam, Cognito, Amplify
Ai / Llms: Ollama, Openai Apis, Open Source Llms
Cross-platform Apps: Electron, React-native, Ionic, Cordova
Databases: Mysql, Microsoft Sql, Postgresql, Oracle, Sqlite, Couchbase
Devops & Ci/cd: Github Actions, Jenkins, Jest, Playwright, Kubernetes, Docker
Data Driven Tools: Google Analytics, Databricks, Quicksight, Adjust, Plausible Analytics, Sentry
Experienced With Scrum And Kanban – Certified Scrum Master
Proficiency In Using Azure Devops, Jira, Confluence, Trello, Doors

Languages

Bulgarian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU)

Minor · Computational Linguistics · Munich, Germany

Technical University Munich (TUM)

Master of Science, Informatics · Informatics · Munich, Germany · German grade: 1.8

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Master

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ilian based?

Ilian is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Ilian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ilian have?

Ilian has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Ilian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Ilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ilian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ilian would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Product Owner, Technical Product Owner.

What is Ilian's latest experience?

Ilian's most recent position is Project Manager at AutoScout24 GmbH.

What companies has Ilian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ilian has worked for AutoScout24 GmbH, Yontex GmbH, joint venture of Messe München GmbH and NürnbergMesse GmbH, Link Market Services GmbH, s.Oliver Sales GmbH & Co. KG, Uptodate Ventures GmbH, and corporate startup of Versicherungskammer Bayern.

Which industries is Ilian most experienced in?

Ilian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Pharmaceutical. Ilian also has some experience in Insurance, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Ilian most experienced in?

Ilian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Marketing. Ilian also has some experience in Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Ilian worked in recently?

Ilian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Insurance, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Ilian worked in recently?

Ilian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Marketing.

What is Ilian's education?

Ilian holds a Master in Informatics from Technical University Munich (TUM) and a Bachelor in Computational Linguistics from Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU).

Does Ilian have any certificates?

Ilian has 1 certificate: Certified Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Ilian?

Ilian will be available full-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Ilian?

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