Ivan Vaptsarov
PM Consultant, Founder of Pmpeer.com
Ivan Vaptsarov is a seasoned business professional with deep expertise—and an even
deeper passion—in the field of project management. His journey includes roles as Head
of PMO Department, Senior Project Manager, and Management Consultant. His
international career involves leading various corporate transformation initiatives, M&A,
BPO establishment, and process improvement across a wide variety of industries,
including manufacturing, finance, insurance, software development, oil & gas, and
FMCG.
Combining experiences from large corporations to medium-sized companies and
startups, he is currently leading a consulting company, providing professional
services in the project and operations management field, with clients in technology,
retail, financial services, biotechnology, and others.
Ivan is also the founder of Pmpeer.com, an innovative hub for project management talent and skills development, and an author of the course “Beginner to PRO-ject manager” with more than 200K subscribed students globally (Bestseller on Udemy).
He has been awarded as “Project Manager of the Year” by PMI® Bulgaria in 2023, for
his overall contribution to the profession and community.
Ivan is a guest lecturer in project management at several universities in Bulgaria and
holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Financial Management from Bocconi
University. He is PMP®, PRINCE2®, and Lean Six Sigma certified.
16:30 - 17:30
NDK - Hall 3.1 Workshops
Agile and Waterfall: Friends or Foes? How to Create Effective Hybrid Methodologies
The workshop Agile and Waterfall: Friends or Foes? How to Create Effective Hybrid Methodologies sheds light on the blend of two major project management strategies. We will dive into the theory, concepts, and structures that are the backbone of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Contrary to popular belief, these methods are not rivals but can be mixed together to build a strong hybrid solution perfectly suited to meet the unique needs of your projects. Using practical guidelines, this session will guide you on how to create your unique Hybrid methodology, combining elements from both Agile and Waterfall, and other notable methods. We will explore how to maximize the benefits of each method, reduce weaknesses, and ensure smooth merging of practices.
The workshop will also include a hands-on segment, encouraging attendees to work together in small groups and create a Hybrid methodology for a given project case, offering real experience in its practical use.