Ivan Manov
A sound engineer turned 365 Data Science instructor, bridging creative and analytical expertise.
About the Instructor
Ivan has a background in sound engineering, as well as information technologies and communications. He has experience in the media industry as a location sound engineer, contributing to high-profile TV shows and films, which has given him a unique perspective on technology, human relations, and innovation. He believes that the value of data is growing rapidly and will soon become the world’s most valuable commodity. Ivan is passionate about data analysis, data collection, Python programming, artificial intelligence, and sound information retrieval. His interests also extend to signal processing, sound design, acoustics, and music. He sees these fields as deeply interconnected and strives to maintain a balance between science and art in his work.

Skills and Specialization
Ivan can operate with multiple computer network systems, programming routines, and electronic media components. He earned a Master’s degree in Sound Engineering from New Bulgarian University. During his studies, he participated in various telecommunication projects requiring the advanced use of MATLAB and Python to read, write, and analyze data from Arduino sensors.