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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). 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.…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.

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). 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.…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.

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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). 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.

Skills

Leadership

Data Visualization

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Data Visualization

Intermediate

Language

Bulgarian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Quality Assurance at WyScout (now part of Hudl)

September 20, 2011 - Present

Responsible for quality operations for over 100 employees across remote and on-site teams; involved in strategic planning, product development (new features), customer support management, and performance evaluation.

Quality Assurance Manager at WyScout

December 1, 2016 - June 1, 2024

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.

Director of Training at WyScout

September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014

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.

Sports Analyst at WyScout

September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012

Detailed analysis of football matches; data input of video and statistics to support scouting and tactical decisions.

Professional Football Player at FC Shumen / FC Montana Shumen (Volov)

August 1, 2003 - August 1, 2011

Professional football player in Bulgarian leagues, spanning Second and First Divisions; participated in competitive seasons and contributed to team performance.

Head of Quality Assurance at WyScout / Hudl family

September 1, 2011 - Present

Strategic planning, performance systems, recruitment, training, individual & team performance evaluation, team organization and cross-border coordination with global facilities. Contributed to innovation by designing evaluation models and product enhancements.

Quality Assurance Lead at WyScout

October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

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

Professional Football Player at FC Shumen / FC Montana

August 1, 2003 - August 31, 2011

Professional football player in Bulgaria.

Head of Quality Assurance at WyScout (now part of Hudl family)

September 20, 2011 - Present

Over 100 employees; strategic planning; product development; customer support management; cross-border coordination; innovative QA practices; led large-scale QA operations.