# Ivan Bogdanov

> Software Engineer. AI/ML solutions

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ivanbogdanov

Developing an AI-powered platform for CRM account research and insights

## Work Experience
### Founding Engineer @ CandorIQ
Jan 2024 – Present | United States
As Founding Engineer at CandorIQ, architected and built the AI-powered platform that transforms compensation and headcount planning for fast-growing companies. Developed intelligent agents and ML systems that automate complex workflows for HRBPs, compensation analysts, and finance partners—delivering AI-driven recommendations for pay ranges, merit cycles, and headcount scenarios. Built the core AI Agent feature that provides proactive insights, identifies risks, and simplifies reporting across the people spend lifecycle, enabling companies to complete merit cycles 2.5x faster, reduce churn by 25%, and save over $500K annually.

### Applications Platform Architect @ Databook
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | United States
As Applications Platform Architect at Databook, architected the core platform powering AI-driven account intelligence for enterprise sales teams at companies like Salesforce and Schneider Electric. Designed a secure, scalable GraphQL API infrastructure optimized for AI/ML workflows, enabling real-time delivery of strategic insights and customizable agentic AI features including financial analysis, meeting prep assistants, and executive briefings. Built flexible workflow customization capabilities and seamless CRM integrations that transformed vast amounts of business data into actionable intelligence—helping elite sellers achieve 1.9X higher ACVs and 25% greater productivity.

### Applications Platform Architect @ Slync.io
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area
As Applications Platform Architect at Slync.io, designed and built the intelligent collaboration platform that redefined supply chain operations for global logistics leaders. Architected scalable systems leveraging AI-driven workflows to enable seamless multi-party data sharing and real-time visibility across shippers, carriers, and forwarders. Developed core infrastructure that automated exception management and delivered actionable analytics—resulting in measurable cost savings and competitive advantages for enterprise customers navigating complex supply chain networks.

### Principal Software Engineer, AI/ML Platform @ Salesforce
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020
Core member of the Salesforce Einstein Platform team, building the first comprehensive AI for CRM and delivering artificial intelligence capabilities to millions of enterprise users globally.
Architected and shipped key AI/ML features including the Einstein Recommendation Engine and Einstein ChatBot, enabling predictive analytics, intelligent recommendations, and automated insights across the Salesforce ecosystem.
Democratized enterprise AI by making machine learning accessible to business users without requiring data science expertise, transforming how companies leverage AI in their daily workflows.

### Principal Engineer, Salesforce Mobile SDK @ Salesforce
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Principal developer on the Mobile SDK team. Developing on both iOS and Android.

### Principal Engineer, UI Architecture and Performance @ Salesforce
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
Building mobile and web applications for one of the largest CRM Software Systems.

### Lead Software Engineer, UI Architecture and Performance @ Salesforce
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014
Building mobile and web applications for one of the largest CRM Software Systems.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Salesforce
Jan 2010 – Jan 2012

### Sr. Software Engineer @ Responsys
Jan 2008 – Jan 2010
Working for Responsys, Inc. - a provider of on-demand marketing SaaS solutions. Customers include Wells Fargo, Sun Microsystems, Sales Force, John Deere and many others. 

Lead Developer for Interact Team application - a collaboration tool for online marketing professionals.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Cisco Systems
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008
Responsible for developing web applications for controlling cluters of CISCO network appliances. Working on developing back-end and front-end code, performance optimization, refactoring and ajaxifying existing features.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Apptera
Jan 2005 – Jan 2007
Designed and developed a web-based user interface for VoiceAdManager software for AT&T's free 411 service. Worked on multiple projects in a fast pace creative startup environment for a wide variety of clients including Bank Of America, Union Bank of California, Reebok and many others. Implemented various parts of complex web and voice applications including report tools, configuration UIs, VXML development studio, DAOs, caching, performance tuning. Created a tool for testing Apptera's voice applications.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ivan-bogdanov

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Last updated: 2026-04-05