Kristiyan Michaylov
Junior Software Engineer @ IKEA
Summary
I am an ambitious Junior Software Engineer. My primary interests lie in technical domains such as software engineering, software design & architecture, history of computer science and software evolution. Alongside the technical aspect, I also possess a strong curiosity about the management of software development. Particularly in planning product delivery to stay within the defined scope while ensuring customer satisfaction. My goal is to apply my knowledge, balancing social and technical perspectives, to create effective solutions and contribute to innovative projects that satisfy customer needs. I am committed to creating a positive workspace environment to enhance productivity and collaboration.
Experience
IKEA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Junior Software Engineer
Jan 2026 – Present
As a Junior Software Engineer in a newly established Data Orchestration team, I contribute to building the foundation for data standardization within the Order Promise and Allocation subdomain. I work on designing and implementing infrastructure and solutions from scratch, helping create a robust, scalable, and efficient environment.
My key responsibilities include:
My key responsibilities include:
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Designing, developing, and maintaining cloud environments and infrastructure for a new team.
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Building software solutions focused on speed, efficiency, and consistency to enhance data orchestration.
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless and high-quality experiences for our customers.
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Upholding best practices in software development, including clean code, automated testing, and continuous integration & continuous delivery (CI/CD).
IKEA
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Junior Software Engineer
Sep 2025 – Jan 2026
Worked as a Junior Software Engineer in the SRE & Core Services team at IKEA within the Order Promise and Allocation subdomain. I contribute to building scalable and resilient solutions that ensure customers receive the best possible delivery experience.
Propeld
Enschede, The Netherlands
Front-end Intern
Sep 2022 – Nov 2022
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Worked on the front-end part of the management page of Unbored. This is an application that recommends activities that can be performed near your location (currently it only supports activities in the Twente region).
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The main tasks focused on the creation and adaptation of Angular components which would be used in the redesigning of the management page.
Education
Eindhoven University of Technology
MSc
Computer Science & Engineering
Sep 2023 – Jul 2025
Focused on advanced topics such as software evolution, project management, distributed systems, and security.
Specialization: Architecture & Systems
Key Courses: Architecture of Distributed Systems, Big Data Management, Project Management, Internet of Things, Engineering Data Systems, Software Security, Software Evolution
University of Twente
BSc
Technical Computer Science
Sep 2020 – Jul 2023
Developed foundational skills in Computer Science and Software Engineering, focusing on core principles, methodologies, and practical applications.
Key Courses: Software Systems, Network Systems, Computer Systems, Data & Information, Discrete Structures & Efficient Algorithms, Business Innovation through IT Project Management, Web Science
Skills
Technical Skills
Go, Docker, GitHub Actions, DevOps, HTML/CSS, Terraform, Python, React, Java, JavaScript, GCP, PostgreSQL, SQL, LGTM Stack
Soft Skills
Teamwork, Problem Solving, Communication, Planning, Coordination, Analytical Thinking
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
French
Basic (A2)
Bulgarian
Native (C2)