Paula Gavenyte
About Paula Gavenyte
Paula Gavenyte is a Software Engineer with experience at several companies, including Ford Motor Company and PrimaryBid. She has a background in Computer Software Engineering and Mathematics, and she actively mentors junior developers while overseeing system migrations and production support.
Work at PrimaryBid
Currently, Paula Gavenyte works as a Software Engineer at PrimaryBid in London, England. She has been in this role since 2022. At PrimaryBid, she plays a key role in refining upcoming features by collaborating with stakeholders, product, and design teams. She oversees the migration from message to event-driven emails to support the scaling of systems. Additionally, she handles regular production support, ensuring the smooth operation of the entire platform. Paula actively participates in the culture committee to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth within engineering teams.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
Paula Gavenyte has extensive experience at Ford Motor Company, where she held multiple roles. From 2020 to 2022, she served as a Software Engineer in the Global Order To Delivery - Order Exchange Services team in Basildon, England. Prior to that, she worked as a Mfg IT Innovation Lead/PM from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, from 2017 to 2019, she was an Account Servicing IT Analyst and Scrum Master at Ford Credit in Brentwood, UK. Her roles at Ford involved various aspects of software engineering and project management.
Education and Expertise
Paula Gavenyte studied at Aston University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from 2014 to 2017. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant at the university from 2016 to 2017. Furthering her education, she completed a Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT from 2020 to 2021, focusing on Computer Software Engineering. This combination of academic and practical experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in software development.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before her roles in software engineering, Paula Gavenyte worked in various positions. She was a Lab Validator at the Cyber Security Forum Initiative for 8 months in 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Resort Rep at NUCO Travel for 6 months in 2015. These early career experiences contributed to her diverse skill set and understanding of different industries.
Mentorship and Team Collaboration
In her current role at PrimaryBid, Paula Gavenyte mentors junior developers and assists non-technical team members in understanding and running code. This mentorship role highlights her commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and supporting the growth of her colleagues. Her involvement in the culture committee further emphasizes her dedication to promoting innovation and teamwork within engineering teams.