Iuliia Gorshkova

CTO & AI Product Builder | Simfero | AI in Education

Projects I’m passionate about right now

Breaking Things, Automating Stuff, and Calling It Work

As an AQA Lead, IT instructor, and indie developer, I thrive on making technology work better, smarter, and with fewer headaches for everyone involved. But here’s the catch: I’m a little lazy. Not in the “lie on the couch all day” way (though that sounds nice), but in the “why do this manually when I can automate it?” way. That’s why I’ve always been drawn to AI and automation—because lazy people like me are finally having our moment. Why waste time on routine tasks when you can let AI handle them while you focus on pure creativity?

My passion lies in building projects with real social impact—things that actually help people improve their lives. Whether it’s through education, career development, or tech-driven solutions, I believe that tech should be useful, not just flashy. That’s why I’ve spent years supporting women in tech, helping them navigate their careers as an EdTech manager at Women in Tech Spain. I also run two educational channels and one just for fun—because knowledge-sharing should never be boring.

Right now, I’m based in Cartagena, Spain, enjoying the sun while working on AI-powered education and automation projects. The future belongs to those who embrace efficiency, think creatively, and let AI handle the grunt work—and I’m all in. 🚀

900 years of time and space, and I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t important

Doctor Who

To boldly go where no one has gone before

Star Trek

We have problems now, so let’s solve them one by one: one after another.

Firefly

CEO, Co-founder | Simfero

Dec 2024 – Present | Cartagena, Spain (Remote)

  • Developed project and product concepts
  • Managed processes

CPO, Co-Founder | S-Hub

May 2024 – Present | Valencia, Spain (Remote)

  • Analyzed new growth opportunities and directions
  • Developed new features and services to enhance the platform

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer / AQA Lead | Astral-Soft

May 2022 – Jan 2025 | Kaluga, Russia (Remote)

  • Managed team, onboarding, and employee training
  • Developed a test framework (Python, Pytest)
  • Led test planning and test design

CEO, CTO | Moinaki

Jul 2020 – May 2024 | Cartagena, Spain (Remote)

  • Founded and scaled a web development company
  • Built and managed a skilled development team
  • Led client acquisition and business development

QA Lead | YOTA

Nov 2019 – Feb 2020 | St. Petersburg, Russia

  • Led test planning and test team management
  • Ensured inter-team synchronization

Lead QA Engineer | Lanit-Tercom

Feb 2018 – Nov 2019 | St. Petersburg, Russia

  • Led product testing team
  • Conducted functional, load, and automated testing

CEO, Co-Founder | GradeBuilder

Aug 2023 – Present | Cartagena, Spain (Remote)

  • Created the vision and launched the concept for accessible IT education
  • Led the development and launch of the MVP
  • Developed business strategy aligned with market needs

Program Manager | Women in Tech Russia

Jan 2019 – Present | Russia (Remote)

  • Organized educational programs and events
  • Provided mentorship in the Mentor in Tech programs

Course Director, Teacher | OTUS Online Education

Nov 2020 – Oct 2024 | Russia (Remote)

  • Developed the QA Engineer Basic course
  • Taught students and engaged with the community

Lead of Technical Team | SoftMachine

Feb 2020 – May 2022 | St. Petersburg, Russia

  • Managed team tasks and release preparation
  • Developed automated tests (Java, Selenide, RestAssured)

Lead QA Engineer | Lanit-Tercom

Feb 2018 – Nov 2019 | St. Petersburg, Russia

  • Led product testing team
  • Conducted functional, load, and automated testing

Technical Director| Open Society Foundations

Nov 2010 – Jan 2017 | Greater New York City Area

  • Developed and maintained an application for human rights lawyers
  • Provided technical consultation and user support
  • Presented the project at international conferences
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