Today we introduce Preslav Mihaylov – a software engineer who likes board games and hookah bars but mostly – sharing knowledge. Preslav’s talk will focus on productivity – a topic that’s important for, well, everyone we know – but before that, let’s get to know him a tad better!
Hey Preslav, could you tell us a few words about yourself?
My name is Preslav Mihaylov. I was born in a small town in northern Bulgaria called Belene. I have spent most of my life in Svishtov where I went to high school, and Sofia.What’s your specialty?
I write software which drives a bunch of R2D2 kind of robots in my company’s warehouses – Ocado Technology. I am also passionate about sharing my knowledge with aspiring developers in Software University, Sofia and via my blog.How many languages do you speak?
2.01: Bulgarian and English, learnt mostly by watching Cartoon Network as a child. I also know a tiny fraction of German as I have studied it in high school.What was your first encounter with WordPress?
It was back in 2014, when I made my first attempt of creating a personal blog. That was also when I first realized that delivering high-quality content requires time and commitment.What is the best WordPress advice you have ever received?
Creating your own WordPress blog can be one of the best investments in your life.What is your motivation to speak at WordCamp Sofia 2017?
I believe that in order to become a master in your craft, you have to surround yourself with other craftsmen. WordCamp Sofia brings together great professionals and people who love what they do. I want to contribute to this community of bloggers, artists and developers by showing you how to become a more productive person in your craft, and in your life.How did you you choose the topic of your talk?
When I first started writing software professionally, I was committed to working on my tasks without a break. When I got my first task, I worked on it from 9 to 6 and I continued working on it from home afterwards. And yet, I felt I wasn’t performing to my fullest potential. Slowly, I realized that coding from start to finish is not the best approach to optimal productivity. There is a way you can work less and deliver more.
At WordCamp Sofia 2017 I will show you the principles and techniques for delivering optimal performance of „The Productive Developer“.
Check Preslav’s teaser video and get your ticket for WordCamp Sofia 2017 now to hear his whole talk live at the event!