Artem Golubev
About Artem Golubev
Artem Golubev is the Co-Founder and CEO of testRigor, a company recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in Software Engineering in 2023. He has a background in mathematics and extensive experience in software development and leadership roles across various tech companies.
Work at testRigor
Artem Golubev serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of testRigor, a position he has held since 2015. Under his leadership, testRigor has developed innovative solutions in software testing, including behavior-driven regression testing strategies. The company has achieved recognition in the industry, being named a Cool Vendor in Software Engineering: Improving Digital Resilience by Gartner in 2023. Golubev has played a significant role in enhancing the company's offerings and expanding its client base.
Education and Expertise
Artem Golubev has a strong educational background in mathematics and business. He studied Mathematics at Kazan State University from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he pursued courses in Business Administration and Management at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in 2016. Golubev has also engaged in various programs focused on startups, including the YC StartupSchool Advisor Track in 2018 and Startup Development at Acceleprise in 2019.
Background
Before founding testRigor, Artem Golubev held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Software Developer 2 at Microsoft from 2008 to 2011 and later as a Senior Engineering Manager at Salesforce from 2015 to 2018. He also co-founded UserVote, where he served as CEO from 2014 to 2015. His experience spans multiple roles, including senior leadership and engineering positions, contributing to his expertise in software development and management.
Achievements
Artem Golubev has contributed to significant improvements in software testing for various companies. He helped an eClinical company increase its release frequency from 2 to 8 per year after implementing testRigor. Additionally, he enabled a San Francisco-based FinTech company to create three times more automated tests using testRigor’s strategies. His efforts also led a Fortune 1000 company to achieve 91% automation in under nine months, showcasing his impact in the field.
Toastmasters Involvement
Artem Golubev has been actively involved in Toastmasters since 2013, where he has achieved several communication certifications. He earned the Competent Communicator designation and the Advanced Communicator Bronze. Additionally, he completed the Competent Leader program between 2013 and 2015. His participation in Toastmasters reflects his commitment to developing leadership and communication skills, which are essential in his role as a CEO.