Beyond Borders: Our Winners
Meet the young leaders who took their potential global. Zurich was just the beginning of their journey into the world of IT.
Albina Kravets (17 years old, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine)
Albina’s story is all about being brave enough to aim high and not waiting for the "perfect moment." Even though she’s just started university, she isn’t sticking to just textbooks - she’s already out there getting real-world experience. On top of her own studies, Albina is diving into tech and even teaches coding to younger kids, helping them start their journey in IT.
A real game-changer for her was a trip to Zurich. That’s where she truly saw how big the world is and how many opportunities are out there. Being in an international environment made her realize that English isn’t just another subject - it’s the key to making it professionally.
Even though she’s into tech, Albina is also big on her roots. She loves Ukrainian history, enjoys a good book by a local author, and is a fan of the theater. It’s this mix that makes her who she is: someone with a global outlook who stays true to her identity.
Artem Moseichenko (17 years old, Lubny, Poltava region, Ukraine)
Artem’s story is all about taking action and getting real results. Back in school, he didn’t just study coding - he actually built something useful by developing and launching a website for his school. It wasn’t just a tech project, it was his way of giving back to his community.
Artem is a regular at national programming tournaments, where he’s constantly leveling up his skills and learning how to be a great team player.
A major turning point for him was a study trip to Switzerland. It gave him a fresh perspective on education and his future career. Seeing how things work internationally made one thing clear to achieve big things, you have to think big.
Nowadays, Artem is always at IT events, diving into new technologies and carving out his own path in the tech world.
Yaroslav Holobyn (18 years old, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine)
Yaroslav’s story is all about fast growth, deep thinking, and a "get things done" attitude. After just his first semester at university, he ranked among the top three students in his class, proving that a strong start comes from hard work and staying organized.
He is also making great strides in programming - he’s already finished a Java course at EPAM Systems and successfully nailed his final project. But for Yaroslav, it’s not just about learning, it’s about giving back. Today, he teaches coding to kids and helps them get a handle on math.
His first international breakthrough came with a trip to Switzerland. Visiting ETH Zurich and talking to the professors there was a real eye-opener. It showed him what a world-class academic environment actually looks like.
This experience motivated him to push even harder - especially with his English - so he can truly become part of the global tech community.
Vladyslav Bulakovskyi (16 years old, Mykolaiv, Ukraine)
Vladyslav’s story is about precision, persistence, and the ability to think deep. At just 16, he is already one of the top students in the Mykolaiv region, consistently crushing it at olympiads in math, informatics, and IT.
For Vlad, it’s not just about winning; it’s about the quality of his work. He was even recognized with the Kateryna Yushchenko Diploma for high-quality connection architecture - an award that proves he’s got a real talent for handling complex systems.
The study trip to Zurich took his understanding of technology to a whole new level. What impressed him most were the cleanrooms - spaces where every tiny detail matters. It was there that Vladyslav truly realized that the future of IT is all about accuracy, discipline, and uncompromising quality.
Now, he’s gearing up for new challenges and is already a great example of the next generation of high-level engineers.
