Yura Borunov
Software Development & Creating Products
Working on bold ideas for myself and others.
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Projects & Work
My Own Projects
ReceiptWiki 2026
A content platform publishing practical guides and reviews on receipt scanning apps, OCR accuracy, bookkeeping workflows, and receipt organization for freelancers and small businesses.
Next.js Content Strategy SEO Technical Writing
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Gladiators World 2004-2026
A web based role playing game MMO RPG with combat system, quests, and built-in communication features: chat, forum, messaging system.
PHP Node.js JavaScript Vue.js MySQL Socket.io
↗ Website ↗ App Store ↗ Play Store
ValidateFast 2025
An instant waitlist page builder for startup ideas. Built in analytics and marketing tools to help solo founders get early feedback and build a community.
Next.js TypeScript Supabase Tailwind CSS Framer Motion
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ReceiptExtract 2025
An AI receipt extraction platform that converts receipt photos and PDFs into structured CSV data with bulk processing, review/edit workflows, and secure handling for bookkeeping and expense tracking.
Next.js TypeScript OCR AI Data Extraction CSV Export
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Reezy 2018-2020
A platform focused on modernizing property management and real estate investment analysis tools.
React Node.js PostgreSQL Heroku
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Lesogorye 2009
A web based role playing game MMO RPG with Flash animated combat system, quests, and built-in communication features: chat, forum, messaging system.
Flash PHP MySQL JavaScript
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Projects For Clients
Manulife Securities Dashboard 2017
A dashboard for Manulife Securities financial product with portfolio summary, transaction history, and account information.
React Responsive Design Accessibility
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Manulife Customer Portal v2 2017
A single point of entry to all Manulife financial products and services for their members.
React Node.js Express REST API SS O Responsive Design Accessibility
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Swine Cards
2013
A UNO-style card game for the social network VK.com with social features: friends, groups, messages.
PHP MySQL Backbone.js Socket.io HTML CSS JavaScript
VKome
2010
A surgery simulator game for the social network VK.com with social features: friends, groups, messages.
Flash PHP MySQL JavaScript
Latest Writing
Apr 15, 2026
How I Migrated From iCloud To A Personal Photo Cloud At Home
From iCloud cost pain to a full self-hosted stack: Ente on VPS, TrueNAS at home, and offsite backups with clear recovery paths.
Self-Hosting Private Photo Cloud Home lab
Sep 14, 2024
Enhancing User Engagement Through AI: New Yahoo Mail
How intelligently designed AI features can revolutionize user experience and retention in well-known products.
Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Software
Sep 1, 2024
Deliver Reliable Software To Millions Of Users: Skills & Methods
Building reliable applications for millions of users demands a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and adaptability.
Enterprise Software
About Me
I started building things online in 2002 and over the years became experienced in building web and mobile applications, working on ambitious projects with creative individuals and teams. I have the most fun creating products using the latest technology and exploring new business models.
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations