Engineering Manager

Data Infrastructure & Innovation

An experienced and passionate Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience in data and analytics. I focus on building and scaling data infrastructure to support business growth and operational excellence. My expertise includes setting technical vision, leading high-performance teams, and cultivating a culture of innovation and AI adoption. I have a proven track record of successful project delivery, managing stakeholder expectations, and empowering teams to achieve their goals.

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Career Journey

This section outlines my professional growth and key accomplishments over 10 years. Click on each role to see the detailed responsibilities and achievements, showcasing a clear progression in leadership and technical expertise.

August 2024 – Present

Engineering Manager, Data Solutions

Lead the data and analytics engineering function, providing technical vision and strategy to support bank-wide data initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic data products, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and key performance indicators.
Oversee an engineering team, cultivating a high-performance culture by empowering talent in data engineering, automation, and cloud technologies.
Foster a culture of AI adoption and innovation by promoting new tools and techniques for effective deployment of analytics solutions.
Promote Agile methodologies, leading all ceremonies to ensure transparent communication, efficient development cycles, and timely delivery.

November 2021 – August 2024

Engineering Manager, Debt Management

Guided a diverse international team of data scientists and engineers in developing and executing data models to support strategic objectives.
Partnered with internal specialists and consulting firms (including EY and McKinsey) to identify and pursue opportunities for improving data infrastructure.
Managed team budgets and resources to provide access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, enhancing project delivery and fostering innovation.
Led a data-driven debt collection remediation project, which resulted in the successful remediation of approximately 46,000 customer accounts across multiple countries.

September 2017 – November 2021

Data Team Manager, Large Corporates & Institutions

Led a comprehensive operations automation project for the financial instruments database, resulting in an 80% increase in efficiency and a 95% reduction in manual processes, which decreased recurring costs by €1.5 million annually.
Managed a cross-functional team of business analysts, data engineers, and operations specialists across Lithuania and Denmark.
Oversaw strategic data handling and research and development (R&D), including the implementation of an automated Static Data mining and ingestion solution.
Managed key stakeholder relationships and reviewed data contracts with providers to ensure optimal data quality and cost-effectiveness.

August 2014 – September 2017

Senior Financial Data Analyst

Gained foundational experience in financial data management, including database administration and data mining to support trading and investment strategies.

Skills & Expertise

My capabilities are balanced across leadership, data analytics, and technical implementation. The following charts provide a visual summary of my core competencies, demonstrating a holistic skill set fit for a modern engineering leader.

Leadership & Management

Data & Analytics

Technical

Education & Certifications

My formal education and professional certifications provide the foundation for my technical and leadership skills.

Education

ISM University of Management and Economics

Bachelor's degree, Economics (2010 - 2014)

Certifications

Certified Agile Leadership

Validates expertise in leading teams in an Agile environment.

Languages

My language skills are evaluated using the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels. I am proficient in multiple languages, enabling effective communication in diverse international settings.

Lithuanian

C2 - Native

English

C2 - Fluent

Russian

C1 - Advanced