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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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.
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Arunas Bytautas. Delivery Director. Genius Sports
Arunas Bytautas
Delivery Director
Genius Sports
I am Arunas. With more than 20 years of experience in IT field I have been involved in various tech roles, with the last 15 years – in management and leadership. Management and leadership is my passion – empowering others to deliver results via coaching, mentoring, best agile practices and just working together to reach the goals. What makes me happy is when I see others grow and achieve their goals. I can guide you through the paths of project management, leadership, HR practices, Agile, team empowerment, strategic thinking and much more. Let’s start the journey!
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Adomas Kondrotas. Senior software engineer. CAST AI
Adomas Kondrotas
Senior software engineer
CAST AI
Once I heard a saying that working in IT field can be compared to participating in the Olympics, which I truly believe it’s true. Both athletes and successful developers work hard every day to become better versions of themselves, and what for? To show what they can do, when the time comes. As developers we learn new technologies and try to keep up with ever-evolving IT world. I code almost every day, and it’s the easiest part of my job, not because the issues I am solving are easy, but because I practice a lot.
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Justas Rutkauskas. Tribe Lead, Merchant (Engineering Director). MobilePay
Justas Rutkauskas
Tribe Lead, Merchant (Engineering Director)
MobilePay
Ten years ago I started my journey to the technology field. I’ve joined one of the first Graduate programs to kick-start my journey. Started in project management, then moved into product development (mobile, data, UX, etc.) Currently, I lead an engineering area @MobilePay. I get to work with amazing people creating top products and helping each other to become the best version of ourselves!
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Diana Karosevičiūte. Data analyst. Cognizant
Diana Karosevičiūte
Data analyst
Cognizant
I have experience of 5 years working as a data analyst in an international environment. I can share both technical aspects of my role, the main tools, courses, programming languages, industry trends and also soft skills that help to build successful career. Being an open minded and curious person I can also share my experience on self-development, work-life balance and encourage to take further steps toward your career goals.
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Tautvydas Jašinskas. Head of Cyber Security. Avia Solutions Group
Tautvydas Jašinskas
Head of Cyber Security
Avia Solutions Group
Cyber security mindset enthusiast, with a sense of reality. Experienced in cyber security operations, management and design. Passionate about threat intelligence, ethical hacking, forensics and, most importantly, work ethics and business culture. Interested in but not limited to cyber security governance, including vulnerability management, security information and event management, cyber security controls and standards, development, and automatization. Result-orientated which leads to safe, secure and successful tomorrow.
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Jonas Skardinskas. Head of Cybersecurity and IT Policy group. Ministry of National Defence
Jonas Skardinskas
Head of Cybersecurity and IT Policy group
Ministry of National Defence
During my career, I have moved from diplomacy to IT and to my current position – leading a dedicated team drafting cybersecurity strategy, policy documents, and drafts of laws and regulations. My previous experiences as a diplomat helped me a lot in quickly learning to operate in a new environment, get to know new team members, identify, and engage stakeholders both from inside and outside organizations, draw up, communicate, and implement action plans. I believe in being an optimalist – doing your best under given circumstances, accepting reality, and not being afraid to fail.
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Lina Leonavičienė. Head of B2B department. Mediafon group
Lina Leonavičienė
Head of B2B department
Mediafon group
Experienced and self-motivated Business Development/ Key Account Manager for local and international business with more than ten years of IT & telecommunications industry experience.
A strong leader with the ability to increase sales and develop strategies to keep strong partnerships with customers for the long term.
Highly skilled in Negotiation, Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management & Business development.
Strongly believe that right people lead business to success & everyday routine needs to have something FUN to keep your brain out of burning.
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Andrius Gintalas. Information and Cyber Security Expert. NRD Cyber Security
Andrius Gintalas
Information and Cyber Security Expert
NRD Cyber Security
The best parts in any activity are starting, doing (planning, creating, communicating), and finally celebrating the results.
Specialization to perform in the challenging global field of privacy and cybersecurity. It is a bridge between law, governance, and technology aspects of EU and global data protection and cybersecurity issues. It varies from drafting contracts and rules, providing consultations, performing audits, etc.
Challenged with different viewpoints and experiences where the difference becomes our strengths, with a broader skillset of decisions making, communication skills, and related soft skills where every step can become our better way to pursue happiness.
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Inga Žukauskienė. Deputy Director, Information Technology Department. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Inga Žukauskienė
Deputy Director, Information Technology Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Inga Žukauskienė is Women4Cyber Lithuania coordinator, Information Technology Deputy Director with a demonstrated experience working in the Project Management field. Skilled in Cyber Security Governance and international relations, EU affairs, cyber security threats and national cyber security policy issues.
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Jekaterina Timofejeva. Senior SAP SuccessFactors consultant. Girteka Logistics
Jekaterina Timofejeva
Senior SAP SuccessFactors consultant
Girteka Logistics
My IT journey involves many SAP ERP and SuccessFactors implementation projects, lots and lots of airline miles and hotel stays, working in large international IT projects and diverse teams, delivering projects under a tight deadline which is always an interesting thing to talk about.
I am 100% convinced that IT is a form of “controlled” art – it requires flexibility and creative solutions whilst trying to stick to a certain methodology and dry numbers.
Being a consultant to me is an opportunity to combine and excel in my two passions – technology and people.
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Jev Gamper. Staff Decision Scientist. Vinted
Jev Gamper
Staff Decision Scientist
Vinted
My background is in all things Data Science – I’ve been a manager, mentor, and an individual contributor. My experience spans academic research and industry applications. I have published at top AI/ML/Stats conferences, as well as built data science teams from ground up, and worked in medical imaging, astronomy, climate science and other science applications. Previously, I have mentored in the areas of AI Ethics, ML in Remote Sensing and Medical imaging (e.g. https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.03216 and https://arxiv.org/abs/2011.04762). Today I work at Vinted in experimentation and causal inference – my role involves leadership across all aspects of experimentation and causal inference; from implementing scientific models underlying the experimentation system to setting up technical roadmap and establishing experimentation culture. I am also a board member of the Lithuanian AI association, where my task is to improve Lithuanian AI/ML/stats community, hence I’ve co-organised a Vilnius Machine Learning Workshop (https://workshops.eeml.eu/) and EEML in 2022 (https://www.eeml.eu/).