Vitaly Goncharenko
@vitalygoncharenko
Innovative Software Architect with 15+ years of experience in AI systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate Software Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing and scaling AI-driven systems across various domains, including HR, finance, telecom, and automotive. My expertise lies in generative AI integration, cloud-native architecture, and leading cross-functional engineering teams. I have a proven track record of automating business processes, accelerating delivery with AI-assisted coding, and launching enterprise-grade solutions. One of my notable achievements includes building HoverBot.ai, a multi-tenant chatbot platform that enhances AI interactions.
Throughout my career, I have focused on aligning technology with real business outcomes and pushing the boundaries of applied AI. I have successfully architected and delivered a GPT-powered AI chatbot that reduced HR-related queries by 40% and developed an AI-based OCR engine that streamlined manual processing with 95% accuracy. My leadership experience includes mentoring teams, driving strategic initiatives, and implementing Agile methodologies to improve collaboration and product delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder
HoverBot.ai
Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)
Focused on building HoverBot.ai, an agentic chatbot management platform designed for secure and customizable AI interactions. The platform integrates RAG, vector search, LLM guardrails, and real-time PII masking to ensure accurate, safe, and compliant responses. It supports modular agent capabilities such as lead qualification and product support, with built-in human in the loop workflows for over
Software Architect
Mercer
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Architected and delivered a GPT-powered AI chatbot with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to automate product support and reduce HR-related queries by 40%. Developed an AI-based OCR engine using Azure Cognitive Services to extract and classify claims with 95% accuracy, streamlining manual processing across APAC.
Technical Leader
Darwin
Jul 2018 - Present (7 years)
Led a distributed team of 10 engineers (backend, frontend, QA) to deliver core modules for Darwin's HR benefit and reimbursement platform used globally. Designed scalable architecture patterns for reimbursement and claim workflows, ensuring system reliability under high transactional loads.
Technical Leader
Technosoft Sea
Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 4 months)
Built and scaled a cross-functional team of 12 developers and QAs to deliver Yana DMS, a cloud-based dealer management system for the automotive industry. Led full lifecycle of platform development from architecture and feature design to testing, documentation, and support.
Principal Software Engineer
Sbertech
Jul 2013 - Present (12 years)
Responsible for software engineering tasks and contributing to project development. Played a key role in designing and implementing software solutions.
Software Development Team Lead
VimelCom(Veon)
Mar 2010 - Present (15 years 4 months)
Led a software development team, overseeing project execution and team performance. Managed the development lifecycle and ensured timely delivery of software solutions.
Senior Software Engineer
Softline
Mar 2007 - Present (18 years 4 months)
Contributed to various software projects as a Senior Software Engineer. Focused on developing and maintaining software applications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU)
Engineer, Computer Science
Focused on advanced topics in computer science and engineering. Gained expertise in complex system design and problem-solving methodologies.
Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU)
Bachelor, Computer Science
Completed a comprehensive curriculum in computer science. Developed foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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