Mentors & Experts
Mentoring is best described as an educational process when mentors share knowledge with the purpose of surfacing potential in their protégés.
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Hanna Matusevich. Quality Assurance Specialist. TeleSoftas
Hanna Matusevich
Quality Assurance Specialist
TeleSoftas
My way to tech started from 3 months of testing courses in 2017, which I attended after a life-changing decision- accounting is not my ‘cup of tea’. Entering the IT sphere changed my career, way of thinking and even country of living. And here I’m in Vilnius- a part of fast-growing, very friendly, willing to help and learn TeleSoftas QA platform.
As a person who made her big step from another sphere to tech, I’m inspired and grateful to have this opportunity of knowledge sharing, because I know for sure- everything is possible! -
Janina Kulikian. Head of Smart Metering. AB „Energijos skirstymo operatorius“ (ESO)
Janina Kulikian
Head of Smart Metering
AB „Energijos skirstymo operatorius“ (ESO)
I was still a business management student when I applied for an entry-level ERP system sales manager job. Although, instantly I found that more engaging for me was not to sell the system but to configure, consult clients and analyze the solutions. Therefore I switched to junior consultant for the ERP system. And this decision, 12 years back, was a real-life changer – from that time I never doubted that Tech is my path. Currently, I work in the energy sector, for the Energijos skirstymo operatorius – the company is responsible for the electricity and gas distribution in Lithuania. For the last 3 years, I am responsible for the smart meter deployment program – which involves both energy solutions and IT solutions.
I joined the Women Go Tech because I know that having by your side someone who can, by sharing experience and knowledge, help make it happen motivates me and encourages to be part of the program. Besides, I believe that I will get a lot of experience from the participants – they are bright and enthusiastic so this will add many colours to my experience. -
Anna Sibirtseva. Senior iOS Developer. Accenture Baltic, Riga
Anna Sibirtseva
Senior iOS Developer
Accenture Baltic, Riga
I’m excited to participate in WTG to help more girls to start their career in IT. I remember how hard it was in the beginning, how I was frantically searching google for “how to get your first job in IT”. I could not imagine that in 3 years I would become Senior iOS Developer.
I’m so grateful that I was able to participate in Accenture Bootcamp, that my mentor believed in me, that my manager took a chance and offered me a job. I would not be where I am today if not for amazing people that helped me in the beginning.
Now it’s my turn to help other people to change their lives for the better.
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Wojciech Popiel. Product Designer. Vinted
Wojciech Popiel
Product Designer
Vinted
Hey, I’m Wojciech, I’m a product designer, currently working at Vinted. I solve users’ problems by applying design thinking and cross-functional collaboration. I am working with many different aspects of UX design: user research, analysing gathered insights, translating these insights, concept development, workshop facilitation, some UI work, and most importantly cross-functional collaboration. I believe that the best projects are an outcome of team work. In the end, I would never be able to develop the designs, run A/B tests, or analyse all the technical insights alone.
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Mindaugas Balciunas. Lead .Net Developer, Hr-manager. MobilePay
Mindaugas Balciunas
Lead .Net Developer, Hr-manager
MobilePay
During my studies, I have tried a summer job as a web designer in Epasas.lt Back then I thought that I’ll never be a developer as it was too hard, although UI stuff was easy. Now I am flipping my mindset by 180 degrees with this statement! Currently, I work at MobilePay as a squad lead (lead developer with HR responsibilities). I have decided to join Women Go Tech because I think it’s a good initiative to educate people that IT/Tech is not as hard as it looks – Lithuania needs more talents in tech.
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Pijus Navickas. Scala Developer. Wix.com
Pijus Navickas
Scala Developer
Wix.com
I am currently positioned as a backend engineer which is where most of my interests lie. I contribute to core codebases and build systems, deal with recruitment and mentor people. Through the years, I’ve implemented and worked on different kinds of development pipelines, from manual to fully automated ones. As always, it’s not a black-and-white kind of topic and that’s the experience I’m going to share.
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Ramunė Šabanienė. Head of Data Science, AI and Analytics. Telia
Ramunė Šabanienė
Head of Data Science, AI and Analytics
Telia
Ramune Šabanienė is senior leader with 15+ years of proven record of building high impact teams, change managing, leading growth and digital and analytics initiatives within organisations, leveraging big data and wide range of statistical modelling, machine learning, AI techniques for more profitable decision making. Focused on delivering innovative solutions quickly with substantial business impact. Strong business development professional with a Certified Professional Board Member focused in Corporate Governance from BICG. Currently Data Science, AI and Analytics Leader at Telia.
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Elena Rumianceva. Front End Developer. IBM
Elena Rumianceva
Front End Developer
IBM
I am a self-taught front-end developer, and I’ve been in front-end development for several years now. However, front-end development was not my first career choice – I have a master’s degree in Economics, and for some time I was pursuing a career in finance when I realised that that is not a path I want to pursue. Then I decided to shift my career from economics to the IT sector, I initially started with software quality assurance testing. Soon after it became obvious to me that I would like to write code for the applications I was writing tests for. So, I looked into the software development paths and took on the front-end development where I currently work.
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Justina Andrijauskaitė-Karpovičė. Director, Product Management Operations. Adform
Justina Andrijauskaitė-Karpovičė
Director, Product Management Operations
Adform
I’m in my 14th year in Adform, where the biggest part of this journey went into managing Analytics & Insights products, while for the past 2+ years I’m leading Product Managers. This last turn in my path allows me to combine the ever-strong passion for Product Management with the newly discovered love for leading and helping people grow. I will not lie, the Product Management path is hard, and I had a fair share of flops myself. But carving through the fog of millions of options and finding just the right solution to make your customers succeed is the moment when it all pays off. And I’m here to help you learn how to get to those AHA! moments as well as learn a lot from you.
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Maurice de Beijer. Software architect and developer. ABL The Problem Solver
Maurice de Beijer
Software architect and developer
ABL The Problem Solver
Maurice de Beijer is an independent software consultant and trainer. He specializes in TypeScript, ECMAScript, React, Svelte and ASP.NET MVC. His work includes popular collaboration software as well as a large, global, safety application for the oil and gas industry. Maurice is also active in the open-source community. He teaches ECMAScript, TypeScript, React, Svelte, Vue, Cypress, RxJS and ASP.NET MVC courses. Since 2005, he has received Microsoft’s Yearly Most Valuable Professional Award. Further, Maurice is active in the Dutch dotNed user group and helps organize its meetings.
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Inga Piekė. Lead Software Engineer. Adform
Inga Piekė
Lead Software Engineer
Adform
With more than 20 years of experience, I’m a seasoned software engineer, currently taking the role of a lead software engineer.
I like frontend, but I’m in love with complex backend solutions in .NET. Also, I’m passionate about databases.
I enjoy learning new technologies, looking for solutions and watching how they materialize into working software.
The most satisfying thing for me is to work in a team and deliver quality software with confidence. -
Martynas Kanapinskas. Team Lead & Senior Frontend developer. Hyarchis
Martynas Kanapinskas
Team Lead & Senior Frontend developer
Hyarchis
Uhh… It’s always the hard part talking about yourself
Okay, focus, relax, think and 3…2…1…Hey, Gals! My name is Martynas and I love software development!
I started working as a developer in my freshman year, firstly as a back-end developer, later I’ve gotten a job as a full-stack developer. And even later I’ve transitioned to a front-end developer. And oh jeez – I can tell you that over my career I’ve been through different kinds of stuff, worked with dinosaurs and created unicorns. Currently, I’m working as a Team Lead in Hyarchis and lately I did not write that much code, but I’ve gotten to do all the other fun activities that are also software development – code reviewing, shaping our backlog, defining user stories and helping my team achieve the best we’re capable of.
I might be boring as hell, but in my free time, I’m also developing. I see personal projects as advantageous in at least two ways – they’re super fun to create AND you learn soo much. -
Artūras Taicas. CEO. Eldes
Artūras Taicas
CEO
Eldes
Tech/sales experience on the Internet of Thinks sector. With 19+ years of a carrier in international companies from distribution of High Tech until innovations in the security and safety market for IoT products at the moment.
I strongly believe that the greatest success is achieved by the individuals and the inventor’s Teams.
I am excited to become WGT mentor and to share my knowledge of IoT solutions and grow together with You, Women Go Tech.
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Amarachi Nzekwe. QA Engineer. Revel Systems
Amarachi Nzekwe
QA Engineer
Revel Systems
A software testing professional with over 4 years of testing experience in a wide range of software products ranging from Telecommunications, Advertising, Insurance, and Business Intelligence. Amarachi started her career in her home country, Nigeria where she worked for 2 years before moving to Lithuania as a QA specialist in 2019. She currently works as a QA Engineer in the Business and Analytics team of Revel Systems where finds herself delving deeper into the data world. When she is not working, you will find Amarachi making videos for her Youtube channel where she vlogs about her life in Lithuania or singing karaoke.
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Lina Kuchalskytė. Quality Assurance Lead. Iterato
Lina Kuchalskytė
Quality Assurance Lead
Iterato
Since I grew up in a family of IT specialists, I have always felt like belonging in the world of technologies. After my studies of multimedia design and interning as a front-end developer I ended up finding my biggest passion in quality assurance. I am currently working with automation and manual testing, finding both of them equally interesting and important. In addition to my day-to-day work, I am leading the QA team while also mentoring newcomers from time to time, which I really find passion in doing. It is very fulfilling to be able to help someone to become stronger as a professional. Therefore, I am really excited to share my experience and contribute to the growth of the IT community.
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Rokas Bilevičius. Founding Lead Engineer. CAST AI
Rokas Bilevičius
Founding Lead Engineer
CAST AI
Rokas is an experienced Software Engineer who kicked off his career as a database security specialist, continued in unix system operations, and worked as a software developer across various enterprises. He has been working with Kubernetes and Cloud Tech since 2017, is fluent in GoLang and Java, and believes in 12-Factor Apps and Lean development. Currently, Rokas is the Founding Engineer|Engineering Manager at CAST AI. During his career journey’s diverse experiences he discovered that only constant challenge forces to learn and grow. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, kick-boxing, and racing others on a Kart track.
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Paulius Petravičius. Project Manager. Luminor Group.
Paulius Petravičius
Project Manager
Luminor Group
Project Manager with experience gained in banking and asset management, London and Lithuania. Companies included Barclay, Aviva Investors and currently Luminor. Passionate about helping businesses to innovate by implementing new technologies or enhancing processes. Working with organisations’ people, processes & IT to deliver the business change, provide insights and improve operations. Also, running a quite successful Project Management blog https://insightspotter.com/
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Žilvinas Urbonas. Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead. CAST AI
Žilvinas Urbonas
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead
CAST AI
Innovative developer with experience in implementing back-end and front-end for various kinds of systems, while making use of best practices. Constantly trying to keep up the pace in this ever evolving software development world. In my spare time I enjoy keeping myself busy by heading out for a run, jumping on a mountain bike, listening to podcasts and learning/enjoying new things.
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Jaunius Pinelis. Software Developer. Ondato
Jaunius Pinelis
Software Developer
Ondato
I have been professionally developing complex B2B systems for more than eight years. Since graduating from the University of Edinburgh, I have worked in many different IT companies in England, Scotland, and Lithuania building systems from scratch as well as working on existing major projects. I enjoy helping others and have already helped some motivated individuals get into Lithuania’s IT market. Currently working as .NET developer in growing Lithuanian fintech Ondato and also lecturing in Baltic Institute of Technology.
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Sandra Strumskienė. Development team manager. Adform
Sandra Strumskienė
Development team manager
Adform
Engineering management professional with years of experience in IT project management, development team leadership, creating and executing strategic initiatives aligned with IT. Throughout my career I have worked both in start ups and corporations, with collocated and scattered multicultural teams, in waterfall manner and in fast changing agile environments. My personal values at work circle around respect, integrity and leaving things better than I found. As a leader I promote emotional intelligence, healthy work environment and exploring ones career path that leads to happiness
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Živilė Tveragaitė. IT Security Expert. Ignitis Group
Živilė Tveragaitė
IT Security Expert
Ignitis Group
I have more than 8 years experience in the IT sector. During that time I had a chance to work in different IT positions in public and private sectors. This gave me a broad understanding of how IT and cyber security management processes are organized in different organizations. I am happy to have the opportunity to share my experience with those who are just starting their journey in tech.
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Jovita Labrencė. Senior Software Engineer. Cognizant
Jovita Labrencė
Senior Software Engineer
Cognizant
I’m a backend developer who is passionate about improving ways of working, increasing code quality and team work while getting things done. It’s a challenge to balance these out but it gets better with time.
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Živilė Valiuškaitė. Software Engineer. Adform
Živilė Valiuškaitė
Software Engineer
Adform
I have around 1 year experience as a QA, where I had an opportunity to practice both manual testing and performance testing techniques. Then as a System Analyst I learned how to communicate with business clients, plan tasks and priorities for development teams, draw UML diagrams explaining systems requirements. Then I started working as a Software Engineer where I have been working for the longest so far. I mostly develop BE applications, work with various SQL and NoSQL databases, manage deployments with various tools (Kubernetes, TeamCity)
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Meda Šiaudvytytė. Front-end developer. WIX
Meda Šiaudvytytė
Front-end developer
WIX
I have been interested in software development since high school, so studying software engineering was an easy choice. For 5 past years, I have been working as a front-end developer.