I'm an IT engineer with over 20 years of experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Exchange 2013/2016, VMware vSphere and VirtualBox virtualization, and network storage. I design, implement, and maintain robust IT infrastructures, manage complex server environments, and administer DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, clustering, and backup solutions in line with ITIL practices. I also have hands-on Linux server management experience and scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash, troubleshooting mission-critical systems in both on-prem and virtualised environments. Beyond my technical work, I hold a Europass Certificate as an Electrician and am a certified simultaneous interpreter and translator for English, Russian, and Bulgarian. My background includes leadership as a Bulgarian Army officer and volunteering in refugee relocation and accommodation efforts in Germany, which has strengthened my resilience, adaptability, and ability to work in international teams. I am detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of leading or contributing effectively to IT projects in diverse settings.

Martin Stoychev

I'm an IT engineer with over 20 years of experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Exchange 2013/2016, VMware vSphere and VirtualBox virtualization, and network storage. I design, implement, and maintain robust IT infrastructures, manage complex server environments, and administer DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, clustering, and backup solutions in line with ITIL practices. I also have hands-on Linux server management experience and scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash, troubleshooting mission-critical systems in both on-prem and virtualised environments. Beyond my technical work, I hold a Europass Certificate as an Electrician and am a certified simultaneous interpreter and translator for English, Russian, and Bulgarian. My background includes leadership as a Bulgarian Army officer and volunteering in refugee relocation and accommodation efforts in Germany, which has strengthened my resilience, adaptability, and ability to work in international teams. I am detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of leading or contributing effectively to IT projects in diverse settings.

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I’m an IT engineer with over 20 years of experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Exchange 2013/2016, VMware vSphere and VirtualBox virtualization, and network storage. I design, implement, and maintain robust IT infrastructures, manage complex server environments, and administer DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, clustering, and backup solutions in line with ITIL practices. I also have hands-on Linux server management experience and scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash, troubleshooting mission-critical systems in both on-prem and virtualised environments.

Beyond my technical work, I hold a Europass Certificate as an Electrician and am a certified simultaneous interpreter and translator for English, Russian, and Bulgarian. My background includes leadership as a Bulgarian Army officer and volunteering in refugee relocation and accommodation efforts in Germany, which has strengthened my resilience, adaptability, and ability to work in international teams. I am detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of leading or contributing effectively to IT projects in diverse settings.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
Czech
Beginner
German
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance IT Engineer at Martin Penkov Stoychev Einzelunternehmen
August 1, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Freelance IT consulting and hands-on support including Windows Server and Linux administration, virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox), storage and networking, and end-to-end IT infrastructure projects. Responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, and incident resolution for client environments.
Information Technology Technical Support at PNZ-Produkte GmbH
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Provided IT technical support, incident resolution, and system maintenance for on-premises and virtual environments. Managed DNS/DHCP, Active Directory, backup solutions, and general IT operations within the Bavarian region.
Director at Self-employed
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Directed freelance IT projects, coordinated client requirements, and delivered end-to-end IT solutions while maintaining alignment with ITIL processes and project management practices.
GTR RTB – Business Product Support Engineer at Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Maintenance of day-to-day GTR product processes; investigation and troubleshooting of ongoing or newly received issues; providing stakeholder information; leading Incident Management investigations and supporting Change and Problem management processes.
Warehouse Assistant at gap personnel
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Stock picking, shelving, and safe operation of entrusted equipment; reporting equipment failures and malfunctions to Field Line Managers.
Senior Linux/Windows Application Support Engineer at Tek Experts
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Installed system software (HP PPM, Oracle, SQL, Java) on Linux/Windows; investigated and resolved pre/post-installation issues; provided hardware and software troubleshooting and end-user support.
Senior Linux/Windows Hosting Support Engineer at Interoute
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Monitored and proactively investigated Windows and Unix issues in physical and VMware-based environments; provided support to stakeholders to meet needs; followed up on backup/restoration procedures; led Incident and Problem Management.
1st Level UNIX/Windows Servers Support Operative at IBM
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Monitored, investigated, and troubleshooted Windows/Unix issues in physical and VMware environments; supported stakeholders; followed backup/restoration procedures; led Incident and Problem Management; cleaned fake/repetitive alarms; contributed to newcomer onboarding and knowledge sharing.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Systems and Technologies at National Military University 'Vasil Levski'
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Specialist, Book-keeping at Technical School of Economics, Dobrich
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Europass Certificate as an Electrician
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Certified simultaneous interpreter and translator (English, Russian, Bulgarian)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate