Dovydas Navickas

Lead Frontend Architect (via Toptal)

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Kaunas, Lithuania

Experience

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
1 year 1 month
Düsseldorf, Germany

Lead Frontend Architect (via Toptal)

Hospitality Digital

  • As a Frontend Architect at Hospitality Digital (HD), a METRO AG subsidiary, I crafted a suite of React component libraries to enhance six DISH brand products distributed across 16 countries.
  • I defined the structure and principles of the component libraries, fine-tuning the visual design to suit B2B systems. The change increased user engagement by 20% and decreased user support tickets by 15%.
  • I streamlined development and design processes for DISH brand products, eradicating redundancy and designing an efficient pipeline for updating the component library. This strategic move drastically improved the code-to-production timeline, enhancing efficiency by a staggering 600%.
  • The unified design I implemented for DISH components amplified brand awareness and ensured consistency, enhancing the overall customer experience.
  • I actively participated in the hiring process for four critical positions within the frontend and backend teams, conducting over 30 interviews to ensure the proper talent acquisition.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022
5 years
Vilnius, Lithuania

Lead Software Architect

INVL Asset Management

  • As a Software Architect at INVL, a pension fund managing €2B assets and serving over 300,000 users, I developed robust internal systems and a user-centric self-service portal, leading a transformation from physical servers to a private cloud that reduced infrastructure costs by 27%.
  • I upgraded a legacy self-service app into TypeScript and a React-based single-page app backed by a .NET framework, applying the Strangler pattern for a smooth API transition and overhauling the portal’s UX to increase user satisfaction by 30%.
  • I introduced Kubernetes clusters for production and development environments in a private data center, increasing uptime from 98.5% to 99.9% yearly, making product updates invisible to users, and reducing unplanned downtime by 87%.
  • I architected an identity and authentication server using OAuth 2.0, consolidating 16 authentication mechanisms into five, including device flow for qualified e-signature and implicit flow for Azure AD SSO.
  • I designed a tailored DevOps process in Azure DevOps based on various Agile frameworks, aligning new agile processes with existing organizational culture for immediate adoption.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2019
7 years
London, United Kingdom

Software Architect

Metasite

  • As a Software Architect at Metasite, a digital financial platforms engineering agency, I led the architecture and development of numerous client projects across the UK and the US.
  • I worked with Inc. 5000 fintech companies, understanding their unique requirements and contributing to their digital transformation journeys.
  • I improved testing and time-to-production for new features by 49%, resulting in a 64% productivity increase for an IT division of 86 people.
  • I utilized a robust technology stack including .NET for backend operations, TypeScript & React for frontend development, and Kubernetes for efficient DevOps implementation.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
5 years
Vilnius, Lithuania

CTO

Copictures

  • As CTO of Copictures, a startup specializing in photo and video management platforms, I led a technical team of nine developing distributed photo and video processing workers and microservices for B2B and B2C customers.
  • I architected and developed a real-time event media coverage platform and a platform for corporate media library management and sharing.
  • I managed the technical aspects of high-profile events such as “Slush” in Finland and “Login” in Lithuania, ensuring seamless media coverage through the proficient use of the Copictures platform.

Summary

As a vetted member of Toptal, representing the top 3% of developers worldwide, I bring over a decade of technical expertise and dedication. Harnessing years of successful remote collaboration, I've honed my problem-solving and communication skills while demonstrating strong leadership in building high-performing teams, shaping organizational culture, and aligning technology strategy with business objectives.

Skills

  • C# .Net
  • Typescript
  • Databases
  • Containers
  • Kubernetes
  • Cloud
  • Nodejs
  • React
  • Nextjs
  • Postgresql
  • Mssql
  • Document Databases
  • Redis
  • Gcp
  • Azure
  • Git
  • Docker
  • Message Brokers
  • Sonarqube
  • Grafana
  • Ansible
  • Bare-metal Servers
  • Devops From Provisioning To Production
  • Continuous Integration
  • Testing
  • Communication With Stakeholders
  • Hiring For Technical Roles

Languages

Lithuanian
Native
English
Advanced
German
Elementary
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