Qualification Highlights
- Expert in Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow), Matlab, Linux, Android
- Patented research that led to commercially sold licenses
- Research experience in AI, Machine Learning, Speech and Audio Signal Processing, Big Data, Data Analytics
- Publication record including journal articles, conference listings, published chapters, books, monographs
- Industry experience with connected devices, multimedia and internet related technologies
Current Academic Positions
Professor and Academic Head in Big Data and AI
Professor and Member of Dissertation Committee
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Bulgarian (Native)
- Russian (Working Knowledge)
- Spanish (Working Knowledge)
Professional Memberships
- IEEE (2008)
- Acoustical Society of America (2002)
- Audio Engineering Society (1997)
- Project Management Institute (2007)
- Honor Society 'Eta Kappa Nu' (2006)
Education
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
M.S. in Music Engineering Technology
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Associate Degree in Multimedia Technologies
Fellowships
- Fellowship from the Provost at University of Miami, Florida, USA, May.2006
- Senator of the Graduate Student Association, University of Miami, Florida, USA, 2007-2009
- Audio Engineering Society (AES) Educational Foundation Stipend, Jul.1998-1999
Patents
Awards & Honors
- Best paper award "Crystal Cube Prize The Best Paper" at the 22nd International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies CompSysTech'21, Ruse, Bulgaria
- Best paper award "Crystal Cube Prize The Best Paper" at the 18th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies CompSysTech'17, Ruse, Bulgaria, June.22-24.2017
- Honor Society "Eta Kappa Nu", University of Miami, Florida, USA, Nov.2006
- Best Attendance Award - UM, University of Miami, Florida, USA, Jun-Dec.2003
- Best Attendance Award - UM, University of Miami, Florida, USA, Jan-Jun.2004
Professional Experience
Professor
- Professor at the International Postgraduate School
- Member of Dissertation Committee at the School of Economics and Business Management
- Academic Head of the Big Data and AI program
- Master's thesis supervisor
- Teaching: Machine Learning, AI Use Cases, Python Programming for AI, Big Data and Cyber Security
- Research in Big Data and AI areas
- Associate Professor at Software Engineering and Information Systems Dept
- Research in AI and Smart Systems through Speech and Audio Signals
- Applied Python and Android Development
- Teaching Scientific Computing and Machine Learning courses in the Data Science program
- Lecturer at College of Engineering (July 2022 - 2024)
- Teaching Python for Analytics
- Lecturer at School of Information (Aug 2018 - July 2019)
- Teaching Machine Learning for the MIDS program
Assistant Professor
- Teaching various courses in the Data Analytics program
- Research in Personalization using Speech and Audio Signals related to Big Data Analytics
- Academic advisor
Software Engineer
- Research in Digital Right Management (DRM) field using Audio Watermarking
- Research in Emotion Recognition in Digital Speech
- Designed C++ based application for parsing and compiling of novel programming platform
Lead Researcher
Co-Founder
Python Consultant, Lecturer
VP/Director of Internet Business Unit
Product Manager
Consulting Scientist
- Contributed in product development based on research titled 'Auxiliary Channel Masking...'
- Actively involved in strategy improvement decisions
Teaching Experience
Professor
- Machine Learning
- AI Use Cases
- Python for Scientific Computing
- Scientific Work
- Master Thesis advisor
Lead Instructor
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Introduction to Data Science
- Python for Data Analysis
- Applied Machine Learning (W207)
Assistant Professor
- Programming for Data Analytics
- Android Development
- Data Mining
- Web Development I
- Machine Learning
Lecturer
- Architectural Acoustics
- Advanced Audio Production for Film and Video
Service & Committees
- Awards and Scholarships Committee Chair - Univ of Wisconsin Stevens Point (2017-2019)
- Student Advising - SRH Berlin University (2020-Current)
- Thesis Committee and Supervisor
- Community Lecture Series, Portage County Public Library (2018)
- Wausau Police Department - Data Analysis and Solutions (2017)
Research Projects & Grants
OpenAIRE Advance
National Initiatives for Open Science in Europe (NI4OS-Europe)
H2020 Cross4Health
Publications
CONSULTING
Strategic AI Advisory & Intelligent Systems Architecture
Alexander Iliev, Ph.D.
With over two decades of international experience across the United States and Europe, I advise enterprises, research institutions, and innovation-driven organizations on the design and deployment of advanced Artificial Intelligence systems.
My work integrates deep scientific research, patented psychoacoustic technologies with commercially licensed solutions, and large-scale AI architectures deployed across academic, industrial, and EU-funded initiatives.
I operate at the intersection of:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning
- Intelligent Agent Architectures
- Data Analytics & Big Data Systems
- Acoustics & Psychoacoustics
The focus is not experimentation — it is deployable intelligence.
DNASound
AI Agents | Unified Sensory Intelligence
DNASound is my applied AI venture dedicated to building next-generation intelligent systems.
The mission of DNASound is Unified Sensory Intelligence — designing AI architectures that integrate perception, reasoning, signal processing, and decision-making into cohesive, production-ready systems.
DNASound focuses on:
- Enterprise AI Agent Development
- Multi-modal Intelligence Systems
- Advanced Machine Learning Architectures
- Sensory Data Processing (Audio, Speech, Behavioral Signals)
- Intelligent System Orchestration
The dedicated platform for DNASound will be available soon at: www.dnasound.com
Core Consulting Domains
1. AI Agent Architecture & Autonomous Systems
Design and deployment of enterprise-grade AI agents and decision systems, including:
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
- Domain-specific LLM integration
- Secure enterprise knowledge agents
- Autonomous workflow orchestration
- Agent-based automation pipelines
- Multi-agent system design
Focus: scalable, secure, business-aligned architectures.
2. Machine Learning & Advanced Modeling
Strategic and technical guidance in:
- Predictive modeling & forecasting systems
- Deep learning architectures (CNNs, transformers, hybrid models)
- Explainable AI (XAI) frameworks
- Bias detection & mitigation
- Production ML pipelines
- Research-to-deployment transitions
Focus: measurable performance and long-term maintainability.
3. Data Strategy & Intelligent Infrastructure
End-to-end data architecture consulting:
- Big Data processing systems
- Scalable AI infrastructure design
- Feature engineering & signal modeling
- Personalization engines
- Behavioral analytics systems
- Decision-support platforms
Focus: turning complex data ecosystems into strategic assets.
4. Acoustics, Psychoacoustics & AI-Driven Signal Systems
Based on patented research and peer-reviewed scientific contributions:
- Speech analysis & emotion recognition systems
- Audio watermarking & data hiding
- Psychoacoustic modeling
- Perceptual AI systems
- Sensory intelligence design
Focus: scientifically grounded signal intelligence with commercial viability.
Engagement Models
Consulting engagements may include:
- Executive-level AI strategy advisory
- System architecture design
- Enterprise AI roadmap development
- Technical due diligence
- Prototype design & validation
- Innovation & patent strategy consulting
- Research collaboration structuring
Engagements are tailored for organizations seeking long-term AI capability — not one-off experimentation.
Consulting Philosophy
My approach combines:
- Scientific rigor
- Engineering discipline
- Ethical AI standards
- Scalable system thinking
- Cross-domain integration
Every engagement is built around one principle:
Intelligence must be engineered — not improvised.
Contact
For strategic advisory, enterprise collaboration, or system architecture onsulting inquiries, please reach out directly.