Jurgita Sakalytė
About Jurgita Sakalytė
Jurgita Sakalytė is the Team Lead of Data Science & Analytics at Vinted, where she has worked since 2022. She has over five years of experience in data-related roles and holds a Master of Science in Data Science from Vilnius University.
Current Role at Vinted
Jurgita Sakalytė serves as the Team Lead of Data Science & Analytics at Vinted, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a team of Decision Scientists, focusing on data-driven strategies to enhance the platform's performance. Her leadership involves overseeing analytics projects, guiding team members, and ensuring the effective use of data in decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Data Analysis
Prior to her current role, Jurgita gained extensive experience in data analysis. She worked at Euromonitor International as a Data Analyst from 2017 to 2019, and later as a Freelance Data Analyst from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Data Analyst at Open Agency from 2019 to 2020. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in data analytics, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Educational Background in Data Science
Jurgita Sakalytė holds a Master of Science in Data Science from Vilnius University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from the same institution, completing her studies from 2013 to 2017. Her academic background includes an honors degree in Statistics, which underpins her analytical skills and knowledge in data science.
Career Progression in Data Science Roles
With over five years of experience, Jurgita has progressed through various roles in data science. She began her career as a Freelance Data Analyst and later transitioned to positions such as Data Analyst and Decision Scientist at Vinted, where she worked from 2020 to 2022. This trajectory reflects her growth and increasing responsibility within the data science domain.
Early Career and Education
Jurgita's early career includes a brief stint as a Store Worker at Good Hart General Store in 2015. She completed her high school education at Taurages 'Versmes' gymnasium from 2009 to 2013, earning a high school diploma. This foundational education set the stage for her later studies in economics and data science.