Hi, I'm

Nastya Gavrilova

Social Entrepreneur

I build systems that matter — with people, planet, and purpose at heart.

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About Me

I am a systems entrepreneur building circular economy infrastructure, with the people instincts of an HR professional, the rigour and curiosity of a scientist, and the care of someone who believes in the power of communities.

Outside of work I enjoy challenging my perspectives and ways of thinking. I enjoy exploring new cultures, backpacking, and occasional stand up and improv comedy.

  • Location Glasgow, Scotland
  • Available for Part-Time · Freelance
  • Languages English · Italian · Russian · Happy to learn more!
  • Interests Sustainability · Circular Economy · Redesigning Systems with People and Planet at Heart · Climate Tech · Intersectional Approaches

Skills & Technologies

Technical Skills

  • Asana
  • GitHub
  • Microsoft 365
  • Claude Code
  • Python & HTML & CSS

Soft Skills

  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

  • Systems Thinking
  • Agile and Scrum Project Management
  • STEEPLE

Work Experience

  1. Shift Leader

    Wetherspoon · Full-time

    • Led a team of 87 to deliver a customer-facing dashboard used by 50 k+ users.
    • Reduced API response time by 40 % through query optimisation and caching.
    • Established code-review standards that halved production incidents.
    • React
    • Node.js
    • PostgreSQL

  2. Junior Developer

    Startup Inc · Full-time

    • Built and maintained REST APIs consumed by both web and mobile clients.
    • Collaborated closely with design to implement accessible UI components.
    • Participated in on-call rotation and improved observability tooling.
    • Python
    • FastAPI
    • React

Social Entrepreneurship Projects

StuffShare

A digital plstform that makes sharing and borrowing easier than buying.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL

GleanHub

A collection of developer productivity scripts packaged as a single cross-platform CLI. 500+ GitHub stars.

  • Python
  • Click
  • Open Source

ClydeCash

Interactive mapping tool built on top of WebGL. Handles millions of data points at 60 fps.

  • TypeScript
  • WebGL
  • D3.js

Education

  1. MSc International Human Resource Management

    University of Strathclyde

    First-class honours · Dissertation on the intersectionality of cultural factors influencing expatriation strategy in a tech start up

  2. BSc Environmental Geoscience

    University of Edinburgh

    Second-class honours · Dissertation on the use of biochar in wastewater treatment.

Awards

  • Exploring Entrepreneurship Challenge Winner

    Strathclyde Inspire · Issued 2026 · No expiry

  • Volunteering Award

    University of Edinburgh · Issued 2023

  • Top Performing Earth Dynamics Student

    University of Edinburgh · Issued July 5th 2023

  • Top Performing Introduction to Geological Record Student

    University of Edinburgh · Issued July 11th 2023

  • Edinburgh Award

    University of Edinburgh · Issued 2022

Get in Touch

Whether you have a project in mind, a question, or just want to say hello — my inbox is always open.