Ilian Gueorguiev

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Join date: Dec 18, 2024

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Ilian Gueorguiev began his career at TIMO as a software engineer and the creator of TRANSCAD for Apple II computers, which earned him the Golden Badge for Excellence in Youth Scientific & Technical Creativity in 1987. He then joined Software Product & System Corporation (SPS), where he developed the TRANS-EXPERT cargo planning software, awarded a GOLD MEDAL at EXPO-PLOVDIV in 1989 and named the BEST BULGARIAN SOFTWARE of 1990.

In 1991, Ilian was recognized as the BEST ENGINEER by the Federation of Scientific and Technical Alliances in Bulgaria. With over 38 years of experience in digital transformation and IT innovation in international transport, he helps organizations leverage digital technologies to enhance safety, inclusivity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability in mobility and transport, while promoting a more predictable and transparent business environment.

Before his well-deserved retirement on October 1, 2024, Ilian spent nearly 6 years as IT Software Manager at AEBTRI, Bulgaria's national guarantee association for the TIR system, and over 26 years as IT Senior Manager at IRU - THE WORLD ROAD TRANSPORT ORGANIZATION in Geneva, Switzerland, where he led the TIR Applications team. He managed IT projects, developed services and products, and oversaw support for key portals and systems (such as ASKTRweb, TIR Customs Portal TIRSide, and TIR-EPD) that drive innovation and digital transformation in the international road transport industry across 57 countries.

From April 2025 Ilian join Business Hand Sàrl as Freelance IT Director in order to assists businesses in choosing and implementing efficient software solutions for logistics.

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May 23, 2026 ∙ 2 min

40 Years of TRANS‑EXPERT: The Software That Transformed Cargo Space Optimization

In 1986, an innovation emerged in Europe that felt decades ahead of its time — TRANS‑EXPERT, one of the first software systems for 3D cargo space optimization. At a time when logistics relied heavily on experience, manual planning, and paper sketches, TRANS‑EXPERT introduced mathematical modelling, simulation‑based planning, and 3D visualization that made it possible to calculate, test, and optimize loading scenarios before the first pallet even reached the truck.

May 18, 2026 ∙ 1 min

When Fuel Breaks the Math: Why Predictive Logistics Matters More Than Ever

In his recent article (in Bulgarian) on Logistika.bg, Dimitar Pavlov from Transmetrics highlights a growing reality: fuel price volatility is disrupting logistics planning, cost structures, and operational stability. When fuel “breaks the math,” companies struggle because they lack reliable forecasting and integrated data processes.

May 6, 2026 ∙ 3 min

How Much Unused Volume Are You Losing? And Why a Free 3D Cargo Plan Can Show You the Real Cost Within 24 Hours

In Swiss logistics and manufacturing, every centimetre inside a truck or container has a price. When that space is not used efficiently, companies pay for air — in the form of extra kilometres, additional vehicles, higher fuel consumption, more labour hours, and unnecessary CO₂ emissions. Yet most organisations still plan their loads manually or “by eye”, relying on experience rather than data. The result is predictable: unused volume, axle overloads, unstable loads, and avoidable transport...