Progress Software, the trusted provider of digital experiences and AI-powered software infrastructure, will host an open event titled “How AI is Rewriting the Software Engineer’s Role”, on July 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Progress office, 54B Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd., Sofia. The event is aimed at software engineers and anyone interested in innovation and development in the field of AI.
Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required.
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into software development, the role of the software engineer is undergoing a dramatic transformation. During the event, participants will explore the future of the profession and gain valuable insights, shared experiences and inspiring perspectives. Topics will include the evolution of AI from a simple coding assistant to a strategic partner in solving complex engineering challenges, as well as the shift toward intelligent workflows and collaboration with AI agents.
Panelists include:
- Iliyan Iliev, Senior Director of Software Engineering
- Kaloyan Nikolov, Director of Software Engineering
- Kristian Marianov, Principal Software Engineer
- Moderator: Stefan Stefanov, Senior Manager of Product Management.
The speakers will share lessons from their own experience and real-world examples from their work:
Iliyan Iliev and his team drive the development of application-building and data-transfer products that support thousands of developers and teams worldwide. Their AI initiatives unlock new opportunities for faster and smarter digital product development.
Kaloyan Nikolov leads the development of innovative AI tools for the Progress Sitefinity, content and digital experience management platform. Under his leadership, solutions like MCP servers and intelligent AI agents are being created to streamline web development and help marketing professionals achieve their business goals more effectively.
Kristian Marianov develops AI-powered components and features for Progress Telerik and Progress Kendo UI. His recent innovations include AI assistants for automatic code generation in popular frameworks like Blazor and React, enabling developers to build applications faster without compromising quality.
Stefan Stefanov is part of the team that bridges the gap between customers and engineers in Progress’s digital experience product group. Through close collaboration, he explores practical ways to use AI to improve workflows and deliver meaningful results.
This event is part of Progress’s “Drinks with Progress” series, which focuses on current topics relevant to IT professionals. Each gathering offers opportunities for in-depth discussions, experience sharing and expanding professional networks.