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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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Kotryna Miknevičiūtė. IT Infrastructure automation manager. AmerisourceBergen

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Kotryna Miknevičiūtė

IT Infrastructure automation manager

AmerisourceBergen

Being 19 I got my first job in IT as a Mainframe automation engineer. And so I started off my career in a technology whose name I could hardly even spell correctly. That didn’t stop me from falling in love with it though.

After some time as an engineer I became a technical manager, I also tried myself in the roles of a technical project leader and a lecturer at university. Recently after nearly a decade of working with this specific banking technology I moved to an entirely different sector and technology to lead the build-out of automation within the wider IT. And I couldn’t be happier about it!

So throughout my career I have moved between different roles and different technologies and well… now nothing looks as scary anymore. The change might freak us out at first, but it’s always worth it.
Kristina Pečiukonytė. QA Guild Lead. Nord Security

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Kristina Pečiukonytė

QA Guild Lead

Nord Security

I have been working in IT area as a test specialist for more than 16 years. Started as an intern in insurance IT company and currently I’m working as a QA Guild Lead in Nord Security. Have a lot of experience in testing and test management, requirements gathering, processes improvement and support on big projects in distributed international environment, worked according Agile/Lean/Safe/Waterfall methodologies. Participated in Agile Tour conferences as an organizer, have certification as an Advanced Scrum Master / team coach. Looking forward to share my experience and knowledge to anyone who is interested in quality assurance.
Kristina Šaulinskienė. IT Project Manager. INVENTI

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Kristina Šaulinskienė

IT Project Manager

INVENTI

I changed my career from Business to IT. I have experience in both Private and Public sectors.

I am working at an IT company Inventi where we develop bespoke business software for leading finance, fintech, telco and large enterprise customers. Also have experience in various positions in the Public sector (Product Manager, Project Manager, Business Analyst) developing large scale systems of national importance.

If you have questions for example: Can I? What should I do? Am I really capable? – I am here to help you!
Kristina Trijonė. Product Owner. Juvare

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Kristina Trijonė

Product Owner

Juvare

From the very first steps in my business analysis and product management career 15 years ago I knew that it’s my path with the ability to grow and make clients’ lives easier. I led various kinds of projects: from couple weeks of solutions to long-term (2-3 years) projects. For the last 4 years, I have led a product that brings a different experience and challenges for product management. After all this experience I can say that the main expectations from a business analyst/product owner are good problem solving, perfect prompt communication and amazing ability to translate client’s language to developer’s language.
Laurynas Rekašius. Pricing Analytics and Operatios Manager. Western Union

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Laurynas Rekašius

Pricing Analytics and Operatios Manager

Western Union

Constantly learning Data Scientist that stays at the edge of newest technologies in Marketing & Finance industries and applies best practices of Machine Learning and analysis framing techniques to improve customer experience and products by doing proper Design of Experiment. Using 5+ years of expertise to uncover new opportunities for higher business value. Driving initiatives around the world in cross functional teams and coaching colleagues.

I transition to data analytics field with studying this on the side. My formal background was in Economics and I worked as public policy analyst. I could share my own transition experience and how to break into data science / engineering industry today by self study approach. I worked at various levels from junior analyst to being involved in strategic projects in company with 10K+ employees and leading those initiatives. I know how good work portfolio should look like and how to build one and can guide on this process. I am experienced in SQL, R, Python, analytics project management, working with both technical and business people.
Lina Bružaitė. Senior Software Engineer. Juvare

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Lina Bružaitė

Senior Software Engineer

Juvare

I am a software engineer with 5+ years of experience. In terms of education, I studied Applied Mathematics and completed a Master’s degree in Information Systems Engineering. Throughout my career, I have been involved in a variety of projects, including (but not limited to) analyzing and providing high-end flight data, maintaining and improving government systems, developing disaster response systems etc.

I greatly appreciate the various experiences because I think they are very helpful in expanding one’s views and understanding. Alongside being a full stack developer and a scrum master, I actively focus on cloud solutions, quality assurance techniques, processes development and enabling teammates to succeed.

As a WGT alumni myself, I want to help new mentees to reach their full potential by sharing what it takes to be a competent engineer and a full-fledged member of the team.
Lina Burdulytė. Tester. Devbridge

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Lina Burdulytė

Tester

Devbridge

I started my journey as QA engineer three years ago while I was still studying at Kauno Kolegija, ‘Information Finance Systems’ program. During these years of experience, I gained knowledge about testing processes, tried both: manual and automated testing, learnt how to work and collaborate with the team members, became familiar with project management methodologies, and got the opportunity to learn from real professionals. I am a person who is trying to continuously grow as a professional and individual.
Lina Vegienė. Lead Test Engineer and Team Lead. Devbridge Group

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Lina Vegienė

Lead Test Engineer and Team Lead

Devbridge Group

I have been in IT for over 10 years and it feels like I have found a perfect spot for myself. As a test lead, I work with strategic and engineering challenges while working hands-on in the project. As a team lead, I work closely with individuals, mentor them, helping them find their strengths and grow.
Liutauras Vijeikis. Junior QA Engineer. Metasite

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Liutauras Vijeikis

Junior QA Engineer

Vinted

Since childhood, I always tried to take a peek inside what is going on under the hood of many technologies. From then to now IT is still peaking my interest. I always try to learn new things and share my findings with others. Although I learned a lot by studying on my own and in IT courses, nothing can match how much I learned during my work as a QA engineer. It was overwhelming at first but with the help of others, I managed to grasp the complexities that come with creating and maintaining a product as a team. And now I’m at the point where I can help anyone in need. I believe that knowledge-sharing is key in this day and age to grow as an IT engineer – so that’s why I continue studying and sharing my knowledge with others.
Milda Dzidolikienė. IT Lead, People Tribe. Danske Bank

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Milda Dzidolikienė

Leading Product Manager

Vinted

I have been leading IT change and IT transformation for more than 13 years spanning from IT infrastructure to development. I am passionate about making change happen by using IT to achieve desired business outcomes and mostly enjoying the journey together with the teams to get there!
Minijus Laukaitis. Software Engineer. Swedbank

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Minijus Laukaitis

Software Engineer

Swedbank

Frontend Engineer enabling Angular development for 20+ teams using Nrwl Extensions (nx). Passionate for high quality solutions and open source community.
Goda Sadzevičiūtė. Head of Projects. Banking Lab

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Goda Sadzevičiūtė

Head of Projects

Banking Lab

Communication is at the core of Project Management. From cross-team cooperation to successfully managing client expectations and mitigating the change in the company’s DNA, it has to be clear, concise and motivating. I believe that asking the right questions no matter how hard they might be, are necessary to manage the risks and achieve results we can all be proud of.

In my career I have learned that no matter how culturally different the people may be, if you happen to work on the same project, you also have to take on the responsibility to create a comfortable environment where thoughts are heard, and the super-powers of each team member are embraced.
Greta Galubauskaitė. User Experience Designer and Researcher. WIX

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Greta Galubauskaitė

User Experience Designer and Researcher

WIX

My mission is to help UX/UI newbies to find a way in a wide field of UX/UI and answer questions like – What is it? Where and why can you realize yourself? Where could I start? What knowledge and tools are required? As a UX/UI instructor, I’ve heard and answered these questions multiple times. I will share the experience gathered over several years working in multiple small and big companies and empower you to take a solid step in your upcoming career.
Greta Milišauskienė. Senior QA Engineer. NRD Systems | Member of NRD Companies

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Greta Milišauskienė

Senior QA Engineer

NRD Systems | Member of NRD Companies

I am Greta – QA engineer. During 4+ years of working in IT area I contributed to many GovTech projects which impacted not only Lithuanian citizens experience by using eGovernment solutions but also such countries as Zanzibar, Aguilla, Uganda etc. And now I am excited to share all experience and knowledge with growing IT talents.
Ignas Kaziukėnas. Software Engineer. Uber

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Ignas Kaziukėnas

Software Engineer

Uber

I like mentoring because you can help other people learn from your (and others) mistakes. Having worked in several vastly different companies I have first hand experiences of contrasting company cultures and challenges the engineers face. As you may have already guessed it’s pretty much never just about coding and the best engineers that I have met still have a very wide array of skills that make them successful. All of this can be very confusing for the newcomers and I hope that I can provide guidance on how to navigate the rough seas of starting your career in IT.
Indrė Jurkevičiūtė-Bačkė. Project Manager, HR Technology & Analytics. Western Union

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Indrė Jurkevičiūtė-Bačkė

Project Manager, HR Technology & Analytics

Western Union

I am driven to create things, to make the ideas happen. Throughout my career I have tried multiple hats: project manager, teacher, product owner, scrum master, data analyst, instructional designer…

And one constant thing among them all is same me. Today I’m developing technologies for HR and a better employee experience while leading Agile HR transformation adventure.

I hope I could help you see how all your experiences make sense together and become a unique advantage in any path you choose.
Karolis Malcevičius. Senior Product Designer. Lyft

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Karolis Malcevičius

Senior Product Designer

Lyft

Interdisciplinary designer with 10+ years of experience in building digital products. Driven to solve big problems, creating innovative solutions along the way. Shaped products at Lyft, Instacart, Trafi, Treatwell and many other awesome companies.
Sigita Pettifer. Senior UI/UX Designer. NFQ

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Sigita Pettifer

Senior UI/UX Designer

NFQ

I’m Sigita, advocate for a human centred design. Currently I am a Senior UX/UI designer in NFQ. I believe that design is a process, and that through research and exploration, the right solution will present itself. During my career, I had a privilege to work with many high- profile clients, from various industries, including Nestlé, HSBC and LEGO.
Povilas Godliauskas. Founder & Coaching Psychologist. coach lt

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Povilas Godliauskas

Founder & Coaching Psychologist

coach.lt

Hi! I am a psychologist with 6+ years of experience in coaching, recruitment, and talent management. I believe openness, acceptance, and empathy are the key factors of successful relationships. Right now, I am interested in the scientific and practical power of coaching psychology to increase the performance and wellbeing of tech professionals.
Vilma Kairytė. Senior Analyst – Business Intelligence. TransUnion Baltics

Vilma Kairytė

Senior Analyst – Business Intelligence

TransUnion Baltics

For as long as I can remember, I did not relate my future with data analytics or IT field at all. However, for my master degree I decided to challenge myself and switch from social sciences to mathematics. These studies opened my eyes on how powerful, interesting, deep data can be and opportunities with it if processed properly. And so, for the past 4 years I enjoy helping business to make data-driven decisions.
Vytautas Jakštys. Chief Product Officer. Eskimi DSP

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Vytautas Jakštys

Chief Product Officer

Eskimi DSP

In my head, there are 2 things product managers usually focus on: 1. Build the right thing 2. build the right thing right I used to believe a perfect product manager knows all about building the right thing right. I don’t believe that anymore. I’m now learning how to know what’s the right thing to build. Happy to share what I have learned so far, about both points.
Bas Wallet. UX Lead / Design Manager. CERN

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Bas Wallet

UX Lead / Design Manager

CERN

I’ve been designing for the web since the 90’s and helping organizations grow since the 00’s, in agency, start-up and in-house environments. My mission is to empower companies to create valuable, inclusive and empathic products and organizations. I advocate for multicultural, multipersonal and multigenerational comprehension.
Arūnas Umbrasas. Manager of Data Science and Analytics. Vinted

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Arūnas Umbrasas

Manager of Data Science and Analytics

Vinted

I’m the manager of Special-Ops – a data science team providing cross-domain research, analytical support and data engineering services at Vinted. My passion is solving business problems with data and enabling others to do the same. During my career, I worked with a diverse set of stakeholders on various data-related projects. Specifically at Vinted, I experienced a fast-growing business first as an individual contributor and later as people later. This allows me to give a perspective on what is expected of a data specialist by various business units as well as by hiring managers. Having pivoted to the field from a less technical background, I can also advise on learning and adapting to tech when you lack previous experience.
Gintarė Kvasaitė. Product Owner. MobilePay

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Gintarė Kvasaitė

Product Owner

MobilePay

As a Product owner I took the lead in various types of projects, from corporate websites leading micro teams of 1-2 developers and a web designer with project duration between 3-4 months, to big scale and complex systems, leading teams of 7-8 developers, QA specialists, UI/UX designers, project duration lasting for 2-3 years. I participate in all project life cycles from business case analysis to closing and transition. I believe that value is created by people and technologies are just tools. Good company climate, mutual understanding and respect are the key elements to successful projects.

What is Mentoring?

There are many talented people left without professional support, which often results in loss of motivation. Mentors make sure that doesn’t happen!

Mentoring is best described as an educational process when mentors share knowledge with the purpose of surfacing potential in their protégés.

Mentors are not school teachers. They’re voluntary professionals that are motivated to pass on knowledge and contribute to Women Go Tech’s talent pool.