Kroum Klutchkov
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AI is analyzing your overall score…
Identifying your key strengths…
Evaluating your skill match against the job requirements…
Assessing your cultural and operational fit
Digital Engineering @ Nexifi - Talk to me about Digital, Data and LLMs
I am a Technical Lead & Principal Software Engineering Consultant, with over ten years of experience in software engineering and data science. As a Technical Leader and Builder, I have worked in several venture-backed startups and large-scale enterprise transformations. I have broad technical skills in cloud architecture, full-stack web development, data science, serverless, event-driven architectures, API-led design, statistics, computer science, and experience with implementing full-stack web and data solutions in Google and AWS Cloud. Most importantly, I am an ethical people leader and committed to a lifetime of learning and sharing my knowledge and passion for technology and creative problem-solving.
General Assembly Australia
Data Science, Data
January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2017
The Australian National University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science & Mathematics
January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2015
Australian Science and Mathematics School
High School, SACE
January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2011
Nexifi
Head of Digital Engineering
February 1, 2025 – Present
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Zurich Insurance
Digital Domain Architect
October 1, 2024 – February 1, 2025
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Versent
Principal Solution Architect
April 1, 2024 – October 1, 2024
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Versent
Principal Engineer
February 1, 2022 – April 1, 2024
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Paytron
Lead Software Engineer
May 1, 2021 – February 1, 2022
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Employsure
Engineering Manager
August 1, 2018 – May 1, 2021
On-site
elfware Automation
Contract Data Scientist (Side Job)
April 1, 2018 – October 1, 2018
Remote
Employsure
AI Engineer
August 1, 2016 – August 1, 2018
On-site
Task Retail Technology
Software Engineer - .NET Full Stack
September 1, 2015 – August 1, 2016
Sydney Area, Australia · On-site
Northbridge Secure Systems
Software Engineer - Client Development
November 1, 2013 – August 1, 2015
Sydney Area, Australia · On-site
Recurrent Cascase Neural Networks and Supervised Learning
June 1, 2013 – December 1, 2013
Developing and testing an extension to the existing Recurrent Cascade Neural Networks model, the work was focussed on adding functionality to MATLAB module then evaluating the learning rate of the network. This project involved a large amount of reverse engineering and debugging of existing code.
Pandaboard Energy Measurement Framework
November 1, 2012 – February 1, 2013
The aim was to create a hardware based energy measuring device, along with software to track usage of energy on a process level. The project introduced me to embedded systems programming in C and basic hardware design with micro controllers.
Computational Model of Hydrogen Double Ionization
May 1, 2012 – December 1, 2012
Developing, implementing and testing numerical models for super computer simulation of Hydrogen Double Ionization.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
June 24, 2026 – Present
Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance Specialization
Coursera
June 24, 2026 – Present
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
City College
June 24, 2026 – Present
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
June 24, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's diverse project experience across digital, AI/ML, and data domains, coupled with roles in consulting and enterprise environments, indicates adaptability and a broad skill set. Their involvement in awards and continuous learning (certifications) suggests a proactive and growth-oriented mindset. The progression through leadership roles and contributions to team building align well with a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The breadth of technologies and industries (finance, health, retail, insurance) further supports a strong cultural fit for dynamic and evolving organizations.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through their various roles as Principal Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, and Engineering Manager. Their experience in consulting, mentoring, and driving digital transformation initiatives suggests a high operational fit for roles requiring strategic technical guidance and team development. The ability to work directly with founders and ELT/leaders indicates strong business acumen and stakeholder management.