Carlotta Simonson

Carlotta Simonson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in software engineering and quality assurance. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Release Engineering at Arine since July 2025, Carlotta previously held the position of Director of Software Engineering at GoFundMe from October 2021 to July 2025, where the company focused on empowering fundraising efforts. Prior to that, Carlotta was the Director of Software QA at Franklin Energy, leading initiatives in energy efficiency, and also served as the Director of Software Quality Assurance at ALPINE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC, known for its public-sector healthcare solutions. Additional roles include Manager of Software QA and Customer Support at Entangled Media Corp., Software Quality Assurance Manager at Knowledge Factor, and Director of Software Quality Assurance at SpotXchange. Carlotta's career began with a role as Sr. Manager in Quality Assurance at The McGraw Hill Companies, following earlier positions in software QA and engineering. Carlotta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and has attended prestigious international schools in London and Brussels.