Ivan Assenov
Wyoming,Michigan
Summary
Experienced Product Owner with a strong background in delivering innovative AI-driven solutions and leading cross-functional teams. Proven success in defining product roadmaps, managing agile processes, and driving user-centric product development. Skilled in stakeholder communication, market analysis, and ensuring products align with business goals.
Diligent Product Owner with a proven track record in leading technology initiatives and driving innovation. Successfully implemented multiple enterprise-level solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and business performance. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and team leadership, fostering collaboration and delivering results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTO, Co-Founder
Ozeki
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Techstars '24 Ozeki
- Ivan serves as both Product Owner and CTO of Ozeki, leading roadmaps, feature prioritization, and technical execution
- Under Ivan's leadership, Ozeki was accepted into Techstars New York as one of 11 startups from over 2,000 applicants
- Ivan serves as both Product Owner and CTO of Ozeki, leading roadmaps, feature prioritization, and technical execution
- Ivan has aligned the product vision with business goals and worked with stakeholders and investors
- Techstars '24 Ozeki
- Ivan serves as both Product Owner and CTO of Ozeki, leading roadmaps, feature prioritization, and technical execution
- Under Ivan's leadership, Ozeki was accepted into Techstars New York as one of 11 startups from over 2,000 applicants
Senior Product Manager
Big Tin Can
01.2022 - 01.2024
- As aProduct Manager, Ivan led the development of a Generative AI Chat System, leveraging OpenAI to deliver user-intent-driven solutions
- Ivan implemented Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for semantic search and NLP-to-SQL AI for plain English database queries
- Ivan directed an AI API cluster with endpoints for chat completion, image generation, and speech-to-text, streamlining product integration
- Ivan introduced a self-hosted GPT service for compliance clients and enhanced no-code analytics tools, ensuring bi-weekly deployments and seamless user experiences
Development Manager
KPMG
01.2020 - 01.2022
- As an Application Development Manager at KPMG, Ivan acted as a Product Owner for compliance and analytics solutions deployed across North America, Europe, and Asia
- He defined requirements, prioritized features, and worked with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative platforms
- He improved a web assessment platform, scaling its capacity from 50 to 15,000 users and reducing load times from 21 seconds to 0.317 seconds
- Ivan collaborated with distributed teams and banking clients, ensuring timely, high-quality product releases while aligning development efforts with business objectives
Founder
Scale Campaign
01.2017 - 01.2022
- As the Founder and Product Owner of Scale Campaign, Ivan launched a startup focused on delivering innovative SaaS and PaaS solutions alongside IT consulting services
- He defined product strategies, prioritized feature development, and worked closely with teams to build platforms tailored to complex enterprise needs
- Ivan led the development of ACENji, a no-code platform for creating enterprise apps; CSV2GEO, a batch geocoding service used by Fortune 100 companies; and WALKLISTS, a mobile-first tool for managing campaigns with advanced tracking
Manager Software Risk
Crow Horwath LLP
01.2013 - 01.2014
- As a Manager of Software Risk at Crowe Horwath LLP, Ivan acted as a Product Owner, leading a team of 30+ across onshore and offshore locations
- He spearheaded the transition from waterfall to agile methodologies, implementing feature-driven development and sprint-based releases to enhance workflows and enable continuous delivery
- Ivan defined requirements and prioritized features for an automated delivery model incorporating Continuous Integration, regression testing, and self-installing frameworks
- He also scaled a legacy system from 10 to 1,200 users, a pivotal achievement that secured contracts with top-tier banks
Architect & Product Owner Compliance Systems
Compliance Systems
01.2013 - 01.2014
- As Lead Architect and Product Owner, Ivan modernized compliance technology for the financial services industry
- He transitioned legacy systems to SQL 2005 and unified components into a streamlined framework, enabling scalability
- Ivan prioritized and led the deployment of next-generation systems, achieving 100% automated testing with a CI/CD pipeline
- He delivered innovative compliance solutions, including the MISMO SmartDoc system, dynamic licensing systems, and automated workflows for regulatory requirements
- Ivan's leadership supported millions of users across North America, enabling billions of secure financial transactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI09.2005
Skills
- Strategic Product Vision
- Team Building and Leadership
- SaaS and Cloud Platforms
- Team Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Product Roadmap Execution
- User-Centered Front-End Design
- Software as a Service SaaS
- Change management
- IT management and delivery
- Training and mentoring
- Business process improvement
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
Websites
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - Scrum Alliance.
- Blockchain Technology Certificate Program – MIT Sloan School of Management or other institutions offering similar programs.
Timeline
CTO, Co-Founder
Ozeki
04.2024 - Current
Senior Product Manager
Big Tin Can
01.2022 - 01.2024
Development Manager
KPMG
01.2020 - 01.2022
Founder
Scale Campaign
01.2017 - 01.2022
Manager Software Risk
Crow Horwath LLP
01.2013 - 01.2014
Architect & Product Owner Compliance Systems
Compliance Systems
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Michigan
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