Dobroslav Kolev

Head of Architecture · Senior Principal Software Development Engineer

Currently at Delinea. More than 25 years in tech.

Work

AI-Augmented Architecture

Integrating AI into the platform and architecture practice. Automating workflows and generating tooling to amplify productivity and decision-making.

Delinea Platform Core

Designed the next-generation Platform Core (Engine/Agent). Scalable microservice architecture with modern patterns for enterprise security.

Distributed Engine

Designed the Distributed Engine at Thycotic: a scalable, fault-tolerant system for real-time data processing across distributed infrastructure.

US Patent 8510850B2

System for converting messages into de-identified form. Transforms sensitive information at the gateway level for downstream environments.

Architecture Leadership

Lead a team of architects supporting the Delinea Platform. Drive strategic initiatives reducing duplication via commodity microservices.

OpenTelemetry Transition

Lead the OpenTelemetry transition ensuring vendor neutrality. Built comprehensive observability into distributed systems from the ground up.

Cloud Transformation

Transitioned Secret Server to cloud/Kubernetes. Lead modernization from monolith to cloud-native architecture, enabling horizontal scaling.

Philosophy

"Leadership through influence, not authority."

Scale

Systems should be designed for horizontal growth. Architecture that doesn't scale is technical debt waiting to compound.

Influence

The best technical leaders don't mandate - they demonstrate. Code reviews, architecture sessions, and mentoring create lasting change.

Simplicity

Complexity is easy. Simplicity requires deep understanding. The goal is the minimum viable architecture that solves the problem.

Augmentation

AI doesn't replace architects - it amplifies them. The future belongs to those who learn to think with machines while keeping human judgment at the helm.

Career

  • 2022 - present: Delinea - Senior Principal Software Engineer & Head of Architecture
  • 2015 - 2022: Thycotic - Principal Software Engineer
  • 2013 - 2015: LPL Financial - Senior Software Development Engineer
  • 2012 - 2013: Planet Technologies - Senior Consultant
  • 2006 - 2012: Microsoft - Software Development Engineer 2
  • 2002 - 2006: MedStar Health - Lead Prototype Software Engineer
  • 1999 - 2002: Early Career - Sys Admin

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