Career
Work Experience
Senior Associate Software Developer
Discover Financial Services, Riverwoods, IL
June 2020 - Present
- Working in a full stack team focusing on technology modernization and improving cardmember experience.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch new features and products.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering.
- Participate in code and design reviews to ensure software quality and adherence to best practices.
- Write, test, and debug code to ensure high-quality software.
Skills Used: Teamwork, Communication, Backend, Frontend, Database, OCP, PCF, Scrum, Agile
Campus Innovator
Discover - code_orange, Dekalb, IL
August 2019 - June 2020
- Working in a 6-person team to develop an in-house program using Agile and Scrum methods.
- Transitioning backend of legacy codebase to more modern technologies and functionality.
Skills Used: PCF, Springboot, Java, Sql, Scrum
Pro tutor
College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL
May 2018 - June 2020
- Promoted from Peer Tutor to Professional tutor.
- Tutoring students outside of completed coursework with a computer science emphasis.
Skills Used: Advanced C++, Arduino, Microcontroller Prototyping, Time Management, Executive Functioning Skills, Python, Database Management.
Peer tutor
College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL
October 2017 - May 2018
- Tutoring students in general education and computer science course work.
- Conducting specialized drop-in sessions for Microcontrollers and Digital Systems.
Skills Used: C++, Arduino, Microcontroller Prototyping, Time Management, Executive Functioning Skills.
Skills
Technology Experience
- NextJs
- Spring Boot
- Kubernetes
- traefik
- kubectl
- Helm
- Python
- Java
- Argo
- Docker
- Nginx
- React
- Arduino
- Microcontrollers
- Javascript
- Sass
- Npm
- RPI
- PostgreSQL
- MariaDB
- VsCode
- Intelij
- Assembly
- Docker Compose
- Portainer
- Springboot
- C++
Computer/Server Building
Proficient in assembling, configuring, and maintaining computer systems and servers, including hardware and software installation, troubleshooting and upgrades.
Fluent in Lithuanian
As you can gather from all of the Lithuanian flag colors I am Lithuanian. I immigrated to the United States when I was little to be with my family. Ive kept up with my national heritage and language and am proud to represent my vibrant nation.
Communication
In my current role, I communicate with my team on a constant basis. With daily updates and constant discussions of our ongoing projects it is key to deliver effective communication in all situations. This is a skill that is always on my radar to continue honing and improving.
Teamwork
For the past few years as a Software Engineer I was in a team with seven people including myself, and we have been pair programing in two-week sprints from day one. Each sprint we take on new problems and rotate the pairs to collaborate and keep the knowledge flowing. We have deliverd code to production multiple times, and its great to be part of a well funtioning team. Throughout this experience, I have learned how to work collaboratively with others and enjoy the experience every step of the way.
Problem solving
This is the essential skill of my career, and I have a head for solving problems in effective, concise, and creative ways. For example, this website was one huge problem to solve. I am proud to say I did it from the ground up, and while the problems keep on popping up, I am still here loving each challenge and striving to build something great!
Education
High School Diploma
Hinsdale South High School, Hinsdale, IL
2011 – 2015
Associate in Arts
College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL
2015 – 2018 GPA: 2.85
Bachelors in Computer Science
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
2018 – 2020 GPA: 3.4
