Kalin Stoev

About Kalin Stoev

Behind every great AI product is an elite engineering team. At ApplauseLab, I build…

Experience

1. Co-founder & Speaker

   Balchikcon

   Aug 2023 — Present · Balchik, BG

   Event Creation and Coordination: Co-led the organization ofBalchikCon, an innovative event designed to equip attendees with theskills and knowledge needed to succeed in the IT industry. Collaboratedwith a dedicated team to plan, structure, and execute the event, ensuringa seamless and engaging experience for over 300 participants.Inspiring and Guiding: Delivered presentations and workshops ontopics such as career development, emerging technologies, and bestpractices for breaking into the industry. Inspired and mentored attendees,helping them gain clarity and confidence in pursuing IT careers.Speaker and Mentor Recruitment: Identified and onboarded experiencedindustry professionals as speakers and mentors, ensuring a diverse andhigh-quality lineup of sessions tailored to the needs of beginners.Community Building: Fostered a welcoming and inclusive environmentfor attendees, encouraging networking, knowledge sharing, andcollaboration among participants.Event Promotion and Outreach: Contributed to marketing efforts,increasing event visibility and resulting in 300+ attendees and 85% growthin participation year-over-year.Continuous Improvement: Gathered feedback from attendees andspeakers to refine the event format, content, and organization, ensuringeach iteration of BalchikCon is more impactful than the last.