Ilona Vaičiūnienė
About Ilona Vaičiūnienė
Ilona Vaičiūnienė is an Information Security Risk Coordinator at Vinted, where she designs and executes risk mitigation plans and conducts risk assessments. She has a background in various roles at Barclays and Telia Company, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Uniwersytet w Białymstoku.
Current Role at Vinted
Ilona Vaičiūnienė serves as the Information Security Risk Coordinator at Vinted since 2023. In this role, she collaborates with risk owners to establish realistic deadlines for risk mitigation and prepares adjustment plans in response to changes in business strategy. She conducts comprehensive Information Security risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and emerging risks, ensuring alignment with Vinted's risk tolerance levels and long-term strategy. Additionally, she prepares reports that reflect the progress and challenges of risk mitigation efforts, addressing any potential delivery changes.
Previous Experience at Vinted
Prior to her current position, Ilona worked at Vinted as a Security Process Engineer from 2020 to 2023. In this capacity, she contributed to the development and implementation of security processes. Her experience at Vinted has equipped her with a deep understanding of the company's operational risk management and resilience practices.
Professional Background at Barclays
Ilona has a diverse background with Barclays, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Business Data Analyst from 2016 to 2017, followed by a position as a Resource Scheduler/Data Specialist from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Knowledge Manager for 11 months in 2017 to 2018. These roles involved managing data, scheduling resources, and facilitating knowledge sharing within the organization.
Experience at Telia Company
Ilona worked at Telia Company as an IT Trainer and Knowledge Manager from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she was responsible for training staff on IT systems and processes, as well as managing knowledge resources to enhance operational efficiency. Her experience in this position contributed to her expertise in information security and risk management.
Education and Qualifications
Ilona Vaičiūnienė earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in economic principles, which she applies in her current role in information security risk management.