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Hristo Banchev

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I’m Hristo Banchev, a Quality Assurance leader based in Sofia, Bulgaria, currently heading QA for WyScout (now part of Hudl).

About

I’m Hristo Banchev, a Quality Assurance leader based in Sofia, Bulgaria, currently heading QA for WyScout (now part of Hudl). I build and run large-scale quality operations for professional football analytics, coordinating across more than 100 team members in Sofia and international facilities to deliver reliable data and software.
I’m passionate about football and people—creating high-performing, globally distributed teams, designing scalable QA systems, and continuously innovating to improve event definitions, data accuracy, and product quality in demanding sports analytics environments.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • BulgarianFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 9 roles

Quality Assurance Manager · WyScoutDec 2016 – Jun 2024 · 7 yrs 7 mos

Managed 1 division (3 teams) and 80+ employees; created a 1,400+ clip video glossary with detailed tactical explanations; led QA activities and contributed to product improvements and glossary development.

Quality Assurance Lead · WyScoutOct 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Led QA methods, evaluated employee performance, conducted interviews, trained new staff, and supported office expansions and multi-location coordination.

Director of Training · WyScoutSep 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Conducted interviews, trained new employees, and set up new office locations in Senegal, Russia, Ukraine, Kosovo, and India; involved in hiring and training for 500+ analysts.

Head of Quality Assurance · WyScout (now part of Hudl family)Sep 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 3 mos
Head of Quality Assurance · WyScout (now part of Hudl)Sep 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 3 mos
Head of Quality Assurance · WyScout / Hudl familySep 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 3 mos
Sports Analyst · WyScoutSep 2011 – Sep 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo
Professional Football Player · FC Shumen / FC MontanaAug 2003 – Aug 2011 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Education

AI Basics · SoftUni Digital2025
Marketing Basics · SoftUni Digital2024 – 2026

Certifications and awards

AI Basics2025 – 2026
Marketing Basics2024 – 2026
AI Basics2025 – 2026
Digital Marketing Basics2024 – 2026

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