Atanas Kiryakov

Atanas Kiryakov is a highly accomplished individual with a strong background in informatics, holding a Master of Science in Informatics from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.

He has held various key positions in prestigious organizations, including being the Chief Executive Officer at Sirma Ai and a Board Member at Gate Big Data For Smart Society Institute and Linked Data Benchmarking Council.

With a wealth of experience, Atanas has also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Ontotext and as a Member of the Board and Owner at Sirma Group Holding Jsc, demonstrating his leadership and strategic capabilities.

His professional journey includes roles such as Head Of Ontotext Lab, Ph.D. Student, Teaching Assistant at the Department of Mathematics and Informatics at Sofia University, Project Manager, and Software Engineer at esteemed institutes like Programno Osiguryawane Software Research & Development Laboratory and Institute Of Mathematics Bulgarian Academy Of Sciences.

Atanas Kiryakov has also contributed his expertise as a Board Member at Basscom and Innovantage, showcasing his commitment to the industry and innovation.

His academic foundation includes studying at Sofia High School Mathematics before pursuing higher education in the field of informatics, highlighting a lifelong dedication to learning and growth.