
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. 🚀
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