Applying new technology with seasoned judgment

Milen Dyankov

A professional with decades of hands-on experience, helping developers and organizations make sound decisions around software architecture, developer experience, and practical AI adoption.
Milen Dyankov

Primary Focus

Translating complex topics between domains and technology — making business and real-world concepts understandable for engineers and developers, and ensuring technical realities are clear for decision-makers and stakeholders at all levels.

Engagement Models

Technical Leadership (Fractional / Advisory)
Senior leadership without a full-time commitment. Working directly with developers and teams through prototyping, POCs, code reviews, and architecture assessments. Providing clear direction while balancing strategic goals with real-world constraints and day-to-day delivery.
What it covers:
Architectural decisions and trade-offs
Engineering practices and technical direction
Supporting team collaboration and decision-making
Acting as a senior technical counterpart to product and leadership
Developer Experience & Enablement
Improving adoption of developer-facing products by focusing on the full developer journey — from first contact and documentation to APIs, SDKs, and long-term usability. The goal is to make products clear, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable to use.
What it covers:
API, SDK, and developer-facing UX design and refinement
Documentation structure and onboarding experience
Reducing friction in setup, usage, and integration
Building trust and long-term engagement with developers
Enterprise Consulting (Architecture & AI)
Helping organizations make sound technical decisions and adopt new technologies — including AI — in practical, maintainable ways. The focus is on clarity, trade-offs, and long-term sustainability within complex enterprise environments.
What it covers:
Distributed architecture advisory for large organizations
Process optimization and automation in complex domains
Introducing AI responsibly into existing systems
Bridging legacy platforms with modern practices

Past Engagements

BIK

financial

Orange

telecom

Empik

e-commerce

T-Mobile

telecom

DM BOŚ

financial

Vodafone

telecom

Liferay

software

Cisco

technology

PZU

insurance

DIGIT (EU)

government

Raiffeisen Bank

financial

AxonIQ

software

TVN

digital media

BIK

financial

Orange

telecom

Empik

e-commerce

T-Mobile

telecom

DM BOŚ

financial

Vodafone

telecom

Liferay

software

Cisco

technology

PZU

insurance

DIGIT (EU)

government

Raiffeisen Bank

financial

AxonIQ

software

TVN

digital media

BIK

financial

Orange

telecom

Empik

e-commerce

T-Mobile

telecom

DM BOŚ

financial

Vodafone

telecom

Liferay

software

Cisco

technology

PZU

insurance

DIGIT (EU)

government

Raiffeisen Bank

financial

AxonIQ

software

TVN

digital media

BIK

financial

Orange

telecom

Empik

e-commerce

T-Mobile

telecom

DM BOŚ

financial

Vodafone

telecom

Liferay

software

Cisco

technology

PZU

insurance

DIGIT (EU)

government

Raiffeisen Bank

financial

AxonIQ

software

TVN

digital media

Credibility

Assesments & Recommendations
"Milen’s passion for Developer Relations is evident in every interaction. He genuinely enjoys working with and for the developer community. "
Mike Sefanov
"I look to Milen for guidance in my own approach to problems, whether strategic or tactical. He brings a pragmatic, common-sense mindset that cuts through noise and helps teams stay focused on what actually matters. "
Jenna Pederson
"I was always impressed by the width and depth of his knowledge. We didn't always agree, but Milen always supported his views with solid arguments. "
Frans van Bellen
"He's got the know-how, the teaching skills, the public-speaking chops, the endless curiosity, and the knack for community-building needed to make anything he's working on a massive success. "
Ardan Thornhill
"Milen is an exceptional leader who fostered a collaborative and supportive work environment. He genuinely cared about the well-being of the team members and always encouraged us to learn and grow. "
Mohamed Essam
"Milen is someone that truly positively influenced me professionally by his energy and motivation on open source software and open source community. "
Huage Chen
"... one of the best presales specialist I have ever worked with. With strong technical background Milen was able to create the IT vision of successful solution for the client. "
Ilia Soldatikhin
"... hard working strategist with excellent communication skills. Professional, innovative and wise software engineer with the ability to make good, sometimes bold decisions "
Kamil Porembinski
"A very knowledgeable person. Knows his business, views things from many perspectives including business and user perspectives. Takes initiative, gives alternatives and makes proposals for issues he identifies, even before he flags issues to the team. "
Roger Stoffers
Courses & Certifications
EN

Liferay 6.2 Certified Developer

EN

Liferay 6.1 Certified Professional

PL

Profesjonalne umiejętności menedżerskie

Professional management skills

EN

PRINCE2® Foundation

PL

Doskonalenie umiejętności menedżerskich

Improving managerial skills

PL

Rozwój umiejętności menedżerskich

Growth of managerial skills

EN

ITIL® version 3 Foundation

EN

Liferay Developer Training

PL

Zarządzanie projektami

Project Management

Get in Touch

For consulting, advisory work, speaking engagements, or full-time roles, reach out directly to start a conversation.
MilenDyankov[at]gmail.com

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