Sofia, Bulgaria
EnduroSat AD
Research & Development Mechanical Engineering Intern
August 2022 - October 2022
Research into the need for large-surface area space structure components for CubeSats and their feasibility.
Research & Development Mechanical Engineering Intern
July 2023 - September 2023
Designed and simulated a deployment and control mechanism for external structures on large CubeSat formfactors
Bratislava, Slovakia
Datafrost Space
Co-Founder
May 2024 - Present
A start-up developing tools to encourage the use of satellite data and services through effective matchmaking and empowering users, with a special focus on SME end users without prior experience. Devised within the 5th ASEF Young Leaders Summit and with the support of the Slovak Space Office. Winner of the Spaceport_SK incubator 2024.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Astra Forum Foundation
Science communicator & researcher
January 2021 - September 2022
Fighting disinformation, communicating the science of the pandemic and the vaccines against COVID-19. Supporting the Bulgarian government in the development of a vaccination communication strategy. Participating in research into disinformation.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
National Student Parliament of Bulgaria
Founder & Project Coordinator
Jan 2023 - Present
Laying the foundations for the establishment of a national body to represent students in Bulgaria on a local, national and EU level. Organizing both in-person and virtual national meetings of student councils and communicating with student councils and institutions on a local and national level. Drafting applications for national and EU funding. Developing key partnerships with organizations and NGYOs to train and mentor the students in the organization and support the overall work of the platform. Maintaining the Parliament's website and managing its social media channels.
ABOUT
Recent aerospace engineering graduate with practical experience in systems engineering and CubeSat design and a keen interest in mechanical design and Earth observation. Worked on analyzing ESA Cluster magnetometer performance and contributed to CubeSat projects, including developing an AIV training platform. Served as President of the University of Birmingham Space Society, leading initiatives to promote student engagement in space exploration. Co-founder of a startup developing tools to encourage the use of solutions powered by satellite data.
Actively involved in policy-making at national, European, and United Nations levels. Contributes to shaping national and EU youth and educational policies as a Bulgarian Youth Delegate to the Council of the EU and EU Youth Stakeholder Group at the European Commission. Skilled in bridging technical expertise and policy insights to address challenges in the aerospace sector.
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SKILLS
Areas of Expertise
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Communication, dialogue w/ national and EU institutions
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Research, Data Analysis and Report Writing
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Social Media, Videography and Design
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Programming (C++, Python, MATLAB)
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CAD & CFD Software
January 2018 – Present
Senior Software Engineer /
Tech Innovators Inc
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June 2014 – December 2017
Software Engineer /
Smart Solutions Ltd
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July 2010 – May 2014
Junior Software Developer /
Innovative Apps Corp
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More EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering | Graduated: 2024
Aerospace Engineering
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham Space Society
President
September 2022 - June 2024
Coordinating resources and funding for 4 engineering projects, expanding outreach on the impact of space. Working closely with the administration of the University, local societies (including the British Interplanetary Society) and the private sector to fund the activities of the Space Society and carry out events.
Rocket Project Lead
September 2021 - September 2022
As a lead of the rocketry team, my responsibility lied with the coordination of design, development, test, and production phases of model rockets to be used at the UKSEDS National Rocketry Championship.
Languages
Bulgarian | Mother Tongue
English | C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
German | DSD Stufe II Diploma
PROJECTS
Space Brief
Own initiative
A newsletter and an Instagram profile dedicated to the global governance of outer space and highlighting the positive impacts of space activities, particularly emphasizing the significance of Earth observational data in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Masters Group Project
University of Birmingham
Design of a modular platform for CubeSat AIV training. The inter-university effort was supported by Thales Alenia Space.
Individual Research Project
University of Birmingham
Research into the long-term
performance of the Magnetic Field
Investigation (FGM) instrument on
board the ESA Cluster spacecraft.
dferdinandov2001@gmail.com