Neil Sakaitis
About Neil Sakaitis
Neil Sakaitis serves as the Senior Manager of Application Development at SITA, where he leads a team focused on delivering software solutions for the aviation industry. He possesses extensive expertise in various technologies and has a strong background in business technology management.
Work at SITA
Neil Sakaitis has been serving as the Senior Manager of Application Development at SITA since 2018. In this role, he leads a team of senior software developers, quality assurance professionals, and L3 support staff. His focus is on delivering innovative software solutions tailored for the aviation industry. He has played a significant role in the development of real-time aviation cockpit applications, which include functionalities such as flight messaging, flight tracking, and flight planning.
Education and Expertise
Neil Sakaitis holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Business Technology Management (BTM) and Management Information Systems (MIS) from Concordia University, which he completed from 1990 to 1995. He has also undergone extensive training at Ericsson Internal, achieving certifications in OS Training, Soft Skills, Business Training, IP/IT training, and the Ericsson Technical Certification Program (ETCP) in 2012. His expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies, including Kubernetes Cluster, Containerization, Docker, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Azure Cloud.
Background
Before joining SITA, Neil Sakaitis worked at Ericsson for 22 years, from 1994 to 2016, where he held the position of Business Operations Manager. Following his tenure at Ericsson, he served as an E-Commerce Solution Architect from 2017 to 2019 in the Montreal, Canada area. His extensive experience in both operational and technical roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of software development and application management.
Achievements
Neil Sakaitis has successfully led the implementation of industry standards for Multi-tenant Managed Cloud Services in both existing and newly developed products at SITA. His leadership in developing real-time aviation cockpit applications demonstrates his commitment to advancing technology solutions in the aviation sector. He actively promotes engineering, security, and technology processes and guidelines within his team, ensuring high standards in software development.