Dovydas Navickas
Lead Frontend Architect and Software Architect
Experience
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
1 year 1 month Düsseldorf, Germany
Lead Frontend Architect
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. I led the organization through a transformation from using physical servers to utilizing a private cloud. This transformation led to a 27% decrease in infrastructure costs.
- I upgraded a legacy self-service app into TypeScript and a React-based single-page app backed by a .NET framework. By applying the Strangler pattern, I ensured a smooth API transition. I also led a complete overhaul of the portal's UX to ensure users of all ages can use it easily. This upgrade resulted in a 30% increase in user satisfaction.
- To run systems reliably, I introduced Kubernetes clusters for production and development environments running in a private data center. Upgraded infrastructure and architecture, increased uptime from 98.5% to 99.9% yearly, made product updates invisible to the users, and reduced unplanned downtime by 87%.
- To simplify authentication across the organization consisting of 16 different authentication mechanisms at the time to 5, I architected an identity and authentication server, utilizing OAuth 2.0 protocol, including its device flow for qualified e-signature and implicit flow for Azure AD SSO.
- Additionally, I designed a tailored DevOps process in Azure DevOps based on various Agile frameworks. As the organization's processes organically grew over 32 years, tailoring the new agile process to an existing one allowed it to better align with an existing employee culture and get their support from day one.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2020
7 years London, United Kingdom
Software Architect
Metasite
- As a Software Architect at Metasite, a digital financial platforms engineering agency, I was responsible for the architecture and development of numerous client projects spanning the United Kingdom and the United States.
- I had the opportunity to work with Inc. 5000 fintech companies, understanding their unique requirements and contributing to their digital transformation journey.
- In one of the projects, I improved the testing and time-to-production for all new features by 49%, which resulted in a staggering 64% productivity increase for the IT division of 86 people.
- For these projects, I utilized a robust technology stack that included .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 9 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.
- Additionally, 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.
Languages
Lithuanian
Native
English
Advanced