Experience

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  Dati exigen group, a/s

  Feb 1999 - Jun 2000

  Oracle developer

  “DATI Exigen Group, A/S” is a software development corporation specialized in software development in domestic and EU markets. I was involved in development and maintenance of ticket control module of the Austrian and Hungarian railroad Ticket control system. Responsibilities:- Railroad ticket reservation forms development according to specification, using Oracle Forms;- PL/SQL functions/stored procedures development.Achievements: - PL/SQL, SQL and Oracle Forms personal skills improved significantly;- Got essential knowledge about reports development by using Oracle Reports. Show less

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  Bates adm, sia

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2001

  Php developer

  “BATES ADM” was Latvian media agency. I was a part of in-house IT department involved in WEB projects development for different type of companies: travel Agencies, security companies, intranet portals and corporate portals.Responsibilities:- Requirement analysis;- Database design for WEB applications;- Front-end and Back-end web application development according to specification by using Active server pages, PHP, MySQL;- Contest members’ database processing for lottery by using MS Access.Achievements: - 4 full-cycle implementation WEB projects launched successfully. Show less

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  Swedbank

  Jul 2001 - Apr 2003

  Senior java developer

  Swedbank is Swedish bank subsidiary operating in Latvia. I was involved in development and maintenance of Internet bank Front-end and Back-end systems. Responsibilities:- Development and maintenance of Internet bank modules;- Debit/credit card online applications module development and maintenance.Achievements:- New version of debit/credit card online application form implemented successfully.

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  Lattelecom

  Apr 2003 - Sept 2006

  Team lead, java developer

  Lattelecom Technology is a software development company and is the leading integrated IT solution and service provider in Latvia. I was involved in 2 full-cycle implementation projects.For the first project, I was involved in the development of Health’s Management System for Latvian Health Compulsory Insurance State Agency as a Java/Oracle developer.Responsibilities:- Requirement analysis;- Agreement registration module development according to specification;- Agreement versioning system analysis and development;- SQL query analyse and optimization;- For 6 month I had to work in office of outsource team to avoid communication leaks.Achievements: - Project successfully implemented after 2 years of development.For second project, I took a part in “Integrated Tariff Management System” project for Latvian Customs in a role of Team Leader. Responsibilities:- Gathering and defining technical and system requirements;- Business analysis of architecture;- Communication with the client;- Lead the team of 5 developers;- The allocation of responsibilities among developers;- Manage product delivery and deployment;- Development of all system modules;- Weekly reporting to project managers;Achievements: - Successfully implemented the Tariff Management System;- Integration with other Customs’ systems completed successfully. Show less

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  Latvijas tālrunis sia

  Sept 2006 - Jul 2008

  Oracle developer

  “Latvijas Tālrunis” is Latvian media agency and subsidiary of media agency HEISE Medien Gruppe (German market leader).Responsibilities:- Development and maintenance of CRM system modules using Oracle Forms;- Building reports using Oracle Reports (Management reports, Accounting reports);- Improvement of legacy CRM modules through new design and custom development.Achievements: - Programming of interface between scanning devices and registration module of CRM system by using Java technologies;- Agreement pre-registration/registration modules implementation completed successfully;- Advertisement translation module completed successfully. Show less

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  Ablv bank

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2010

  System analyst

  ABLV Bank is Latvian bank working in domestic and foreign markets.Responsibilities:- Functional and technical design documentation by analysing business requirements;- Interface catalogue management;- Design, development and maintenance of interfaces connecting multiple bank’s systems (Middleware, data exchange, ETL, data transfer in various formats for TEMENOS T24, Lotus notes, Accounting, Card system);- Review and automation of manual administrators’ actions for system functioning;- Problem solving/management;- Issues tracking.Achievements: - Development and maintenance of 8 interfaces between bank's systems (Real-time transferring: payment cards transactions, currency rates, exchange rates);- Involvement into Bank’s topmost migration project of banking software platform - T24. Migration was a part of a bigger project of new functions and customer services implementation. Show less

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  Via sms group

  Apr 2010 - May 2014

  Cto

  VIA SMS Group LLC is an international company specialized in loan financial services. It holds six subsidiaries in different European countries. Highlights:- Supported product expansion to 8 EU countries;- Managed 6 teams of 24 people in a total:- Backend Dev team- Frontend Web team- Mobile Dev team- DevOps team- QA team- IT Support teamResponsibilities:- IT Department core functions establishing;- Heading IT Development and IT Operations;- IT Governance/Strategy planning;- Involvement in budgeting activities;- SLA implementations and fulfillment;- Multiple projects management;- Responsible for Payday loan, Instalment loan and PoS product development;- Gather and conduct analysis of business requirements;- Work on key architectural decisions;- Budgeting, cost optimization and reporting;- Security audits, risk audits, penetration tests;- Participate in risk assessment and risk mitigation strategy;- Documentation for security, telephony, network and application processes;- Architectural design and documentation;- IT equipment purchasing, policy development and implementation;- Prepare and conduct presentation of architectural design to stakeholders;- Provide architectural guidance for technical team;- Coordinate development deliverables providing liaison between system analysts, development and testing teams;- Manage product delivery and deployment;- Incident / Problem management;- Work on Disaster Recovery/Continuity plans;- Technical staff recruitment.Achievements: - Development and implementation of consumer crediting system (+mobile version) for seven subsidiaries;- Implementation and development of new products (Payday loan, Instalment loan, PoS).Leaving reason: Decided to leave a comfort zone and challenge myself with work in an early stage start-up project. Show less

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  Mintos

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  Interim cto

  Mintos - a global online marketplace for loans.Mintos provides retail investors with an easy and transparent way to invest in loans originated by a variety of alternative lending companies around the world.Main responsibilities:- IT Development and IT Operations;- IT Strategy planning;- Product development (roadmap and planning);- Core platform architecture design;- Management of onsite team and 3rd party service suppliers;- Technical staff recruitment.

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  Ipf digital

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

  It operations manager

  IPF Digital is the digital lending business of International Personal Finance (Provident). IPF Digital markets loans and credit lines under the Credit24, HapiLoans and Sving brand names in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Mexico and Australia.Highlights:- International expansion into 8 EU and global markets;- Managed 3 teams of 16 people in a total (inhouse, remote):- IT Operations team (remote)- IT Support team (remote, for offices in all countries)- DevSecOps team (remote)Main responsibilities:- Planning, designing, and implementation of Line of Business Applications IT Services delivery to business users according to best practices, while ensuring high level of services quality and availability;- SLA implementations and fulfilment;- Service catalogue management;- High volume system maintenance for global markets;- Using Scrum for managing AWS cloud related projects implementation;- Monitor, control and support IT Services delivery; ensure that systems, methodologies and procedures are in place and followed.- Establishment and management of reporting related to IT Services;- Serve as escalation point for IT Services business users and management. Take ownership of related. Major Incidents to ensuring coordination of resolving parties, effective communication to stakeholders and Major Incidents review;- Capacity Planning - ensure that future demand from business growth is understood and properly addressed;- Management of IT operation teams, including staffed at remote offices;- Involvement in budgeting activities;- Drive IT Services continuous improvements;- Lead four in-house different skillset specialist;- Management of three 3rd party service provider companies (global IT support, AWS cloud consultants and e-invoicing);- Technical staff recruitment.Leaving reason: IT department geographical relocation from Tallinn to Warsaw. My position became redundant. Show less

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  Finpari

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  Cto

  Forex trading platform development. Development of WEB solutions and Mobile APPs.Highlights:- Supported product expansion to Asia;- Managed 6 teams of 10 people in a total (inhouse, remote): - Backend Dev team - Frontend Web team - Mobile Dev team (remote) - DevOps team - QA team - IT Support teamMain responsibilities:- IT department core functions establishing;- Heading IT Development and IT Operations;- IT Development processes organisation (incl. Tools);- Multiple projects management;- Management of multiple teams in multiple locations; - Technical staff recruitment.Leaving reason: Lack of funding for a company development, I lost my job. Show less

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  Creditstar group

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2018

  Cto

  Creditstar is an international consumer finance company.Highlights:- International expansion into 8 EU countries;- Managed 5 teams of 30 people in a total (inhouse, remote):- Backend Dev team- Frontend Web team- Mobile Dev team (remote)- DevSecOps team- IT Support team (remote)Main responsibilities:- IT Strategy planning and execution;- Establishing and maintaining sustainable relationships with 3rd party vendors;- Responsible for high volume loans management system development for global markets (8 markets), by applying Scrum best practices for software development;- Leading the development of native mobile applications (iOS/Android) with the outsourced vendor;- Creating and maintaining a professional culture within the team;- Responsible for organizing of knowledge sharing sessions, technical sessions, team building events, and internal hackathons;- Managing of individual performance reviews;- Disaster recovery / Business continuity / Security;- Management of an in-house team of talented and highly professional Software Developers, DevOps specialists and Data Analysis;- Management of outsourced teams of native mobile application developers;- Management of outsourced global IT Support;- Attending international conferences;- Technical staff recruitment.Achievements:- As one of the main stakeholders for P2P investment platform development, I strongly contributed to the launching of https://www.lendermaket.com - the company’s first investment Peer-to-peer lending marketplace. That product definitely allows significantly improve funding for the company;- Maintaining a friendly atmosphere and professional culture in the IT department;- Contributing to 4DX execution program as to a new initiative on Group level;Leaving reason: My son was born and I have to return from Tallinn to Riga, back to my family. Remote work was not accepted by CreditStar at that time. Show less

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  Coinloan

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

  Cpo / head of engineering

  CoinLoan is an innovative lending platform where crypto-assets are used as collaterals.Responsible for unique platform and products development, release management, tools, competitor’s product analysis and endless 3rd party system integrations. Leading the product development and managing remote teams of software developers and quality assurance specialists by using best Agile practices.Main responsibilities:- Team Leadership;- Peer-to-peer platform architecture and core financial logic;- Loan products implemented: Short-term loan, Instalment loan, Bullet loan, Interest account (Yield), Instant Loan; Line of Credit;- Cryptocurrency exchange services;- Integration with external service providers: Payment systems, Crypto custodians, Exchanges, Crypto AML, Marketing, Customer Support;- Mobile APPs development;- B2B integrations;- Working on white-label solutions (lending, earning account);- QA processes implementation and tests automation;- Technical staff recruitment (fully-remote). Show less

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  Baanx group ltd

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  Global head of it development (contract)

  Baanx is building digital assets services for every business. Top crypto businesses partner withBaanx for 20% of the world's cryptocurrency. We provide our services in the United States andEurope to many millions of customers.Baanx is working on Crypto-as-a-Service Digital Banking and Digital Asset Lending servicesfor our clients. We deliver full platforms for some of the world's biggest / leading firms in theCrypto space - cards / lending / remittance / wallets / exchange. Show less

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  Smart valor

  Nov 2022 - now

  Head of engineering

  SMART VALOR is a financial technology company operating a digital asset and cryptocurrency exchange. As a fully compliant exchange, authorized by the financial supervisory authority of Liechtenstein, SMART VALOR provides custody, trading and brokerage to customers from 130 countries.Nominated by Forbes as one of Europe's 10 Most Exciting Technology SMEs, the company is backed by international institutional investors as well as a corporate venture fund sourced by the leading Swiss companies such as Credit Suisse, Zurich KantonalBank, Nestle, Novartis and others.SMART VALOR was founded in 2017 in Switzerland where it has been selected for the Thomson Reuters Incubator and received a governmental innovation grand through Innosuisse.Responsible for day-to-day technical operations, team scaling and development. Part of the Management team and key stakeholder of the Product development team. Responsible for B2B partnerships and technical integrations. Leading mobile applications development. Helding regular company hackathons.As an additional strategic direction for the company, I am also leading the development of two AI projects:- Elann AI (https://elann.ai) - AI newsfeed and crypto reports- Griffin AI (https://www.griffinai.io/) - Decentralised marketplace for AI AgentsResponsible for R&D, hiring, team setup, processes and delivery. Show less