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Kosta Varbanov

@kostavarbanov

Product Owner at Cargo-Partner, owning a global Transport Management System and coordinating integrations with SAP, Workday, and finance platforms.

Austria

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At Cargo-Partner, part of Nippon Express Group, I own a global Transport Management System used across international logistics operations. I shape its product roadmap and prioritize backlogs in Jira to support corporate logistics strategies.

I coordinate integrations between the TMS and SAP, Workday, finance, reporting, and compliance systems. I also drive user acceptance testing and rollout strategies across international business units.

Previously, at Insider Navigation, I led technical implementation projects for enterprise partners and worked on indoor positioning and navigation platforms. I defined product features, delivered SDKs and APIs to technical partners, and structured product discovery and delivery processes.

At Nemetschek, I managed BIM/CAD product positioning, adoption, and implementation, including Bluebeam Revu and Vectorworks. Earlier, as a Project engineer at Siemens, I worked on PLC programming, building management systems, commissioning, and testing for infrastructure projects across Europe.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Owner

Current

Cargo-Partner

Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Full end-to-end ownership of a global Transport Management System (TMS) used across the globe. Formulated and executed an 18-month product roadmap aligned with corporate logistics strategies, reducing release bottlenecks across regional hubs.

Jira SAP Workday API Integration UAT Stakeholder Management Data Quality Master Data Management Agile Product Roadmapping

Senior Technical Partner Manager & Product Manager/Owner

Insider Navigation

May 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Led technical implementation projects for enterprise partners, delivering custom indoor positioning platforms on schedule. Delivered SDKs and APIs to technical partners and defined product features and prioritization.

SDK APIs Product Management Partnership Management Product Discovery Agile Training

BIM/CAD Product Manager

Nemetschek

Jan 2018 - Apr 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Managed marketing, sales, implementation and support lifecycle for a leading software provider for the construction industry. Led product positioning and adoption initiatives and implemented Bluebeam Revu and Vectorworks in enterprise and public organizations.

BIM CAD Product Management Bluebeam Revu Vectorworks Training Public Speaking

Project Engineer

Siemens

Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 1 month)

Led PLC programming (BMS and TRA), onsite commissioning, and rigorous testing for large-scale, complex infrastructure projects across Europe. Collaborated with multicultural, international teams to ensure seamless technical delivery.

PLC BMS TRA Commissioning Testing Project Management Tia Portal Desigo X Works Siemens S7 KNX DALI

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ministry of Justice, Sofia

Certified Mediator, Mediation

2018 - 2018

Professional certification in conflict resolution and negotiation, enhancing leadership and team-management capabilities.

TU Wien

Master's Degree, Building Science and Technology

2012 - 2014

Master's Degree in Building Science and Technology from TU Wien, focusing on advanced building performance, sustainable systems, and integrated technology solutions.

TU Delft

Course, Solar Energy, Electrical and Electronics

2013 - 2013

Specialized training in renewable energy integration and electrical systems within the built environment.

VIA University College

Bachelor's Degree, Architecture and Construction Management

2008 - 2012

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Construction Management from VIA University, gaining foundational expertise in construction processes, technical design, and project management.