Jurijs Girtakovskis
About Jurijs Girtakovskis
Jurijs Girtakovskis is the Director of Software Engineering at Slync.io, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software development and management, having held various leadership roles at Vertafore and Webroot.
Work at Slync.io
Jurijs Girtakovskis has been serving as the Director of Software Engineering at Slync.io since 2021. In this role, he oversees software development initiatives and leads engineering teams in a remote work environment. His responsibilities include promoting best development practices and tools, ensuring effective team management, and fostering a culture of recognition and internal promotion.
Previous Experience at Vertafore
Before joining Slync.io, Jurijs Girtakovskis worked at Vertafore as the Director of Software Development from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure in Denver, Colorado, he was responsible for leading software development projects and managing teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Career at Webroot
Jurijs Girtakovskis had a significant career at Webroot, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as the Director of Software Development from 2019 to 2020, and prior to that, he held roles including Principal Software Architect, Sr. Manager of Software Development, and Senior Software Engineer. His experience at Webroot spanned from 2003 to 2019, where he contributed to the development of large-scale cloud, mobile, and desktop applications.
Education and Expertise
Jurijs Girtakovskis studied at Transporta Un Sakaru Instituts, where he earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from 1998 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in software engineering and management, equipping him with the skills necessary for leading development teams and implementing effective software practices.
Management Style and Skills
Jurijs Girtakovskis is known for his hands-on approach to people management, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and promoting talent from within teams. He focuses on adopting customer feedback through early prototyping in software development and is skilled in balancing competing business priorities through effective resource allocation and prioritization.