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Ivan Gadzhonov

Qlik Sense Solution Architect, PM, Team Leader

Ivan Gadzhonov
Ixelles, Belgium

Experience

Nov 2019 - Present
6 years 3 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 8 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
10 years 11 months

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 1 month

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

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

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