Ivan Gadzhonov - Qlik Sense Solution Architect, PM, Team Leader

Q: Where is Ivan based?

Ivan is based in Ixelles, Belgium .

Q: What languages does Ivan speak?

Ivan speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ivan have?

Ivan has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Ivan has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 27 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Ivan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ivan's latest experience?

Ivan's most recent position is Qlik Sense Solution Architect, PM, Team Leader at BMW Group .

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

In recent years, Ivan has worked for BMW Group , European Union Institution , Honda Motor Europe Logistics NV , Attribytes , and BI International Group .

Q: Which industries is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Automotive . Ivan also has some experience in Government and Public Administration , Banking and Finance , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management . Ivan also has some experience in Finance , Accounting , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Ivan worked in recently?

Ivan has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Ivan worked in recently?

Ivan has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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Ixelles, Belgium

Experience

Nov 2019 - Present

6 years 5 months

Qlik Sense Solution Architect, PM, Team Leader

BMW Group

Designed application architecture and data modeling integrated in Qlik Deployment Framework
Implemented back in time reporting solution
Integrated VIZLIB
Managed project and mentored team members
Optimized performance (~25% less RAM, ~40% faster computation)
Provided development recommendations to BI International Group teams

Jun 2018 - Present

7 years 10 months

Brussels, Belgium

Qlik Sense Solution Architect, Lead Consultant

European Union Institution

Conducted business sessions to gather requirements and define projects
Designed architecture, data modeling, development and front-end of Qlik Sense applications
Implemented advanced Qlik GeoAnalytics maps
Provided technical guidance for mashup integration into internal website
Delivered hands-on training and documentation for internal teams

Feb 2018 - Dec 2024

6 years 11 months

Lead Qlik Solution Architect & Team Leader, Partner

Honda Motor Europe Logistics NV

Supported QlikView BI platform scripting, layout and performance enhancements
Maintained enterprise QlikView infrastructure with over 10 complex applications

Feb 2017 - May 2017

4 months

QlikView Application Architect

Syngenta

Architected QlikView pricing analytics application
Collaborated with Infosys developers and Deloitte business analysts

Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

2 months

QlikView Application Architect

Calyps

Audited existing Qlik applications and framework
Collaborated with internal Qlik developers and Calyps analysts

Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 7 months

QlikView Architect, Developer

GFK

Conducted Qlik audit
Built application from scratch: requirements, ETL, data model, layout, business reviews, enhancements, support

Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 7 months

External QlikView Auditor, Consultant

INGRAM Micro

Audited Qlik infrastructure: framework, ETL, data modeling, formulas and layout best practices
Provided best practices, training sessions and documentation to internal Qlik team

Feb 2016 - Dec 2020

4 years 11 months

Lead Qlik Solution Architect & Team Leader, Partner

Biogen

Set up and operated global Qlik platforms
Conducted BI systems audit
Led team of 4 Qlik and Power BI consultants
Integrated Qlik Deployment Framework
Defined architecture and agile development guidelines
Conducted project reviews, lifecycle and operations management
Provided best practices and training for developers and business users
Managed resource onboarding for QlikView, Qlik Sense and Power BI

Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

1 year 2 months

QlikView Designer

Evolution Mining

Redesigned all QlikView applications
Enhanced performance and implemented optimizations

Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

1 month

QlikView Expert

TEKNOS

Delivered end-to-end forecast Qlik BI solution and provided ongoing support

May 2015 - Dec 2018

3 years 8 months

QlikView Expert

Youth Business International

Configured Amazon EC2 servers and QlikView Server
Supported internal teams on Qlik deployment best practices

Mar 2015 - Present

11 years 1 month

Qlik Solution Architect, Partner

Attribytes

Established complete Qlik infrastructure: requirements gathering, server installation, ETL, modeling, visualization, maintenance and support
Continued development and enhancements with BI International Group team
Onboarded NPrinting experts

Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

11 months

External QlikView Auditor, Consultant

MedShop Australia

Implemented corporate Qlik BI system
Ensured complete integration, development and support
Collaborated with business for high customer satisfaction

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 3 months

Founder, CEO; Qlik Sense, QlikView Solution Architect

BI International Group

Expert in data analysis and enterprise BI implementation and consulting using Qlik Sense, QlikView and Power BI
Help end-customers become more competitive and agile through smarter use of data
Implement BI solutions for actionable intelligence

Mar 2014 - Dec 2017

3 years 10 months

QlikView Expert

Hello Innovation

Onboarded BI International Group team members
Optimized Qlik object calculation time by 75%

Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

7 months

Senior QlikView Expert

Vine Light, Fire Intelligence

Optimized dashboards and added functionalities for the largest Fire Intelligence QlikView application in the USA
Collaborated with global Qlik consultants

Jan 2014 - Sep 2018

4 years 9 months

Team Leader; Qlik Solution Architect; Senior Consultant

Coca-Cola HBC

Led team of 6 Qlik and business consultants
Collaborated with stakeholders at all levels to ensure project success
Provided best practices, training, documentation and design standards
Optimized applications handling billions of records across 30+ countries
Implemented Qlik Deployment Framework and clustered Qlik Server and Publisher
Managed end-to-end design, development, support and project management

Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

1 month

Brussels, Belgium

Senior QlikView Consultant

Saint Luc Hospital

Developed management, HR and activity dashboards in collaboration with Agilos technical director
Designed reports with specialized functionalities

Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

4 months

Project Manager; Senior QlikView Expert

Unilever

Managed sales management analytics platform project end-to-end: requirements, ETL, data modeling, visualization, server configuration and user setup
Collaborated with industry experts on reporting best practices

Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

6 months

Project Manager; Senior QlikView Consultant

ORNO

Developed sales and financial management reporting applications
Implemented complex ERP logic in QlikView and negotiated project scope and resources

Mar 2013 - May 2013

3 months

Project Manager; Senior QlikView Developer

Intercommerce Group Plus

Built retail sales, availability and receipt analysis reports

Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

6 months

Freelance QlikView Enthusiast

ADAC

Developed home-made auto test comparison application with interactivity, sound integration and user personalization
Received honorable mention in Qlik Open Data Challenge 2013

Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

8 months

QlikView Developer

Intersnack Group

Delivered sales analyses, receivables, payables and GPS route optimization reports
Implemented on-time, on-demand reporting with Google Maps integration and target tracking

Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

4 months

QlikView Developer

Monbat

Developed financial BI solution with balance sheet, P&L and cash flow analyses
Implemented complex Qlik scripting for financial KPIs

Jan 2010 - Jun 2018

8 years 6 months

Shareholder; Managing Partner; Head of BI Department; International BI Team Lead; Principal Qlik Solution Architect; Senior BI

B.S.

Financial management of the BI department
Project management and trade negotiations
Led team of consultants to deliver BI solutions
Designed, developed, implemented and supported corporate BI systems

Jan 2010 - Dec 2016

7 years

QlikView Expert, Team Leader

X3Analyses

Managed and architected Qlik-based solution for financial analytics of public companies
Collaborated with stock exchanges, experts and stakeholders
Integrated exports into regional stock exchanges’ websites as official truth sources

Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

7 months

Trader, Financial Analyst

Swift Trade

Conducted financial analyses and day trading on the London Stock Exchange

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 Information Technology (16 years), Professional Services (16 years), Automotive (8.5 years), Government and Administration (8.5 years), Banking and Finance (7.5 years), and Transportation (7 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Automotive

Government and Administration

Banking and Finance

Transportation

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 Business Intelligence (16 years), Information Technology (16 years), Project Management (16 years), Finance (9 years), Accounting (0.5 years), and Logistics (0.5 years).

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Project Management

Finance

Accounting

Logistics

Summary

In ~16 years of consulting experience, Ivan Gadzhonov has taken roles from Qlik Developer and Designer to Lead Qlik BI Solution Architect, Business Consultant, Project Manager, Team Leader, Head of BI department, Managing Partner and Shareholder and now Founder, CEO, Qlik Solution Architect at “BI International Group” – a company specialized only in enterprise BI (Qlik, Power BI) implementation and consulting.

As a Lead BI Solution Architect and consultant, his specialty is in business discovery through Qlik Sense / Qlik View applications with a strong focus on consultative services.

He has extensive experience in full Business Intelligence project development with strong focus on Qlik Sense and QlikView.

Business development & partnership
Sales
Requirements gathering, analyses, project definition, project management
Business consulting
Design, development, implementation, test, support, BI audit and performance optimization of corporate BI systems

Ivan’s goal as a founder of “BI International Group” and Qlik / Business consultant is not only to develop but to CONSULT and provide high valuable QlikView, Qlik Sense, Power BI applications that will help organizations enhance their decision making processes.

Ivan’s passion is transforming Business Intelligence into an artistic interactive experience while taking an industry leading approach to optimizing the design and performance of corporate Business Intelligence.

He breaths QlikView/Qlik Sense, perceives the BI as art, changes the BI.

He creates BUSINESS DISCOVERY applications – from design to actionable intelligence and meaningful insights.

Skills

Leadership - Successfully Managing A Company Specialized In The Bi Market (Bi International Group), Leading Teams Of Consultants & Experts
Development Of Specific And Complex Enterprise Bi Solutions With Qlik, Big Data
Design Of Bi Dashboards (Honorable Mention By Qliktech)
Business Intelligence Audit & Performance Management
Best Practices & Performance Optimization
Qlik Deployment Framework Specialization
Installation, Configuration, Clusterization Of Qlik Server, Publisher (Certified By Qliktech)
Visiting Senior Fellow Of Business Intelligence At The Prestigious Universities; Qlik Trainer
Deep Knowledge In Sql, Windows Server Administration, Amazon Ec2, Vbs, Html

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

University of national and world economy

Master in Finance · Finance · Sofia, Bulgaria

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

University of national and world economy

Expert – Stock markets and brokerage · Stock markets and brokerage · Sofia, Bulgaria

Oct 2006 - Jun 2010

University of national and world economy

Bachelor in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Sofia, Bulgaria

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Certifications & licenses

Qlik Sense Data Architect

QlikTech

Qlik Server Publisher Enterprise Certification

QlikTech

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Ivan based?

Ivan is based in Ixelles, Belgium.

What languages does Ivan speak?

Ivan speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ivan have?

Ivan has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Ivan has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 27 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Ivan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ivan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ivan would be well-suited for roles such as: Qlik Sense Solution Architect, PM, Team Leader, Qlik Sense Solution Architect, Lead Consultant, Lead Qlik Solution Architect & Team Leader, Partner.

What is Ivan's latest experience?

Ivan's most recent position is Qlik Sense Solution Architect, PM, Team Leader at BMW Group.

What companies has Ivan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ivan has worked for BMW Group, European Union Institution, Honda Motor Europe Logistics NV, Attribytes, and BI International Group.

Which industries is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Automotive. Ivan also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Banking and Finance, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management. Ivan also has some experience in Finance, Accounting, and Logistics.

Which industries has Ivan worked in recently?

Ivan has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Ivan worked in recently?

Ivan has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Ivan's education?

Ivan holds a Master in Finance from University of national and world economy and a Bachelor in Business Informatics from University of national and world economy.

Does Ivan have any certificates?

Ivan has 2 certificates. These include: Qlik Sense Data Architect and Qlik Server Publisher Enterprise Certification.

What is the availability of Ivan?

Ivan is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ivan?

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