Nikolay Ivanov

Highly skilled and adaptable Data Centre Engineer and Telecommunications Technician with extensive international experience delivering multiple large-scale infrastructure projects across Europe, including Brussels, Belgium. Proven track record in enterprise hardware installation, rack and stack activities, and high-standard fibre and copper patching. Expert in structured cabling management, network diagnostics, and maintaining site safety standards.

Possesses valid VCA and CSCS certifications, and is fully prepared for field-based, project-driven travel across the UK and Europe.

Scheduling Coordinator - Horizon Retail Marketing Solutions Ltd - Ely

(2024-09 - 2026-04)

• Led and coordinated daily activities and schedules for a remote team of 10 professionals across various regions.
• Managed project control procedures, monitored progress curves, and prepared comprehensive weekly/monthly status reports.
• Optimized logistical planning, including accurate route mapping, travel-time estimation, and task prioritization to maximize team efficiency.
• Ensured all field teams were equipped with the necessary resources and documentation based on specific project requirements.

Professional technical installer - Horizon retail marketing solution UK - Ely

(2020-06 - 2024-09)

• Executed complex on-site technical installations for high-profile retail clients across the UK and internationally.
• Managed demanding delivery schedules, driving up to 750 miles per week, demonstrating exceptional time management and road safety.
• Interacted directly with on-site store managers and clients, providing technical support and ensuring high standards of customer service.

Telecoms & Data Centre Engineer (subcontractor) - Telehouse Europe - London

(2020-01 - 2020-06)

• Delivered multiple field-based infrastructure projects across Greater London, executing the physical installation, containment, and commissioning of telecommunications and data network hardware.
• Managed data centre rack and stack activities, safely mounting, securing, and powering up enterprise-grade servers, storage arrays, and ancillary network devices in live environments.
• Executed high-standard structured cabling, including the installation, routing, and dressing of Cat6/Cat6a copper and single-mode/multi-mode fibre optic patches.
• Interpreted complex network schematics, rack layouts, patching schedules, and engineering port maps to ensure 100% accuracy during multi-site hardware deployments.
• Performed precision testing and diagnostics using advanced fluke adapters, network analyser's, and fault-finding tools to rapidly identify and eliminate signal noise or connectivity issues.
• Conducted post-installation quality control, completing comprehensive handover documentation, port mapping logs, and accurate photo reporting for client.

Cable Technician - Telecommunications (team Lider) - KPN - Nederland

(2018-02 - 2019-01)

• Monitored, tracked, and led field teams executing high-standard infrastructure modernization projects according to strict engineering plans.
• Conducted advanced hardware diagnostics, error scanning, and noise elimination using specialized diagnostic tools.
• Managed communication between engineering teams and end-users, troubleshooting technical issues on-site to minimize service disruptions.
• Maintained detailed data logs and project updates to ensure compliance with company and industry safety standards.

Professional network technician for ESAS-project-"XXL-TELENET" and "Modernization-VOO" - Esas acquired by Circet - Brussels, Belgium

(2016-02 - 2018-02)

Cable Technic copper Networks - Information Technologies. Modernization of the existing networks of one of the largest telecommunications providers in Belgium-TELENET and VOO (project "XXL", "Modernization VOO")Transition to DOCIS 3.1(industry standard for providing high-quality internet access over hybrid fiber coax networks) generations of the network, expanding the existing network.

• Replacement of all old amplifiers (200k) and TAPs (more than 100k), setting off the new parameters on the network.
• Scanning and checking for errors
• Noise diagnosis and elimination using TDR and CM
• Replacement of coaxial cable air-trunks, distributor, and customer-type cable.
• Upgrade build a new network following the engineering plans and maps in small settlements where there is no infrastructure

Chief Internet Technician - Synergy Networx - Targovishte

(2014-11 - 2016-02)

• Directed regional telecom operations, serving as the senior technical authority responsible for the installation, scaling, and maintenance of the city-wide internet grid.
• Led and coordinated a high-performing team of field technicians, delegating tasks, managing daily deployment schedules, and ensuring strict compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Supervised the hardware installation, rack and stack, and provisioning of core regional infrastructure, including edge routers, Layer 2/3 managed switches, patch panels, and high-capacity wireless distribution antennas (Juniper, Ubiquiti).
• Interpreted complex network schematics, fiber splicing matrices, and port-mapping schedules to execute seamless infrastructure integration with zero downtime for regional subscribers.
• Executed precision fibre and copper patching, managing structural containment (tray work, basket, rack tidying) and termination standards for single-mode/multi-mode networks.
• Managed high-level diagnostics, and advanced troubleshooting using OTDR, TDR, and network signal analyser's to rapidly detect and eliminate noise, signal degradation, and routing faults across the grid.
• Enforced strict health & safety standards (RAMS)on site, ensuring the team utilised correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintained risk-free work environments.
• Oversaw final project documentation, generating post-installation photo reports, signal test results, network topology logs, and official client handover certificates.
• Acted as the primary liaison for enterprise clients and local municipal authorities, providing expert technical consulting, site surveys, and network capacity planning.

Technician - Security systems-LTD - Targovishte

(2006-03 - 2014-08)

Cable Technic- installer. Design, construction and maintenance of individual or corporate security systems,

• CCTV, (IP and analogue (, Panasonic, Dahua, Hikvision) cloud monitoring solution
• fire alarm (Unipos)
• access control and working time
• building local networks to connect client security devices (LAN, WAN, routing)
• installation and maintenance of specialized security software (Axon, Milestone)
• Installation and cabling of audio-visual private projects and events at the specific request of the client

Field Sales Representative - Bayer - Valencia, Valencia provincia

(2007-10 - 2012-03)

Experience in a large pharmaceutical company as a sales representative, work related to frequent travel and meetings with agricultural producers. During the first year in the Valencia region and later as the main representative for Central America

• Field visits and drawing up a treatment plan and subsequent control of the relevant agricultural tropical crops according to the need and the current condition of the plants.
• Seminars and training on the proper use and necessity of plant protection in modern agriculture.

Bachelor's degree - Medicine - Tracian University (1998-09 - 2000-07)

A-Level or equivalent - Agricultural engineering and agronomy-farmer - SST Angel Kunchev (1992-09 - 1997-09)