// AI Integration Strategist & Educational Expert

ALEN PAUNOV

Alen Paunov
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I help companies and educators turn AI from hype into real strategy

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01 – About

Technology is the tool. People are the point.

For more than a decade I've lived at the intersection of education and technology – teaching over 12,500 students, directing programmes at Bulgaria's leading tech academies, and building TeachMe as CEO and co-founder.

Today I help organisations integrate AI the way it actually works: strategically, ethically, and with people at the centre. Not chasing tools – building capability.

Outside of work I'm a father, a passionate cook and a relentless reader. The best systems I know – classrooms, companies, families – all run on the same thing: trust.

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02 – Expertise

What I bring to the table

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AI Integration Strategy

Audits, roadmaps and hands-on guidance that take AI from a slide deck into your daily operations.

002

AI in Education

Curriculum design and AI-powered learning experiences that make educators faster and learners stronger.

003

Technical Training

Workshops and live trainings for teams – from prompt literacy to building with LLM APIs.

004

Product Development

From idea to launch – I've built and scaled educational products used by thousands of people.

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03 – Journey

The road so far

2018 – 2021

SoftUni

Educational Director

Led programmes at Bulgaria's largest software university.

2020 – now

TeachMe

CEO & Co-founder

Building a platform that connects learners with the right teachers.

2021 – 2022

ARC Academy

Educational Director

Directed creative-tech education for game art & design.

2022 – now

Sirma Academy

Educational Director

Leading award-winning, AI-first engineering education at Sirma Group.

2023 – now

AI Integration

Strategist & Consultant

Helping organisations adopt AI with strategy, training and measurable impact.

04 – Newsletter

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    05 – Appearances

    Talks, media & lectures

    06 – Contact

    Let's build
    what's next.

    alen.paunov@gmail.com

    Sofia, Bulgaria – working worldwide