Mindaugas Jakštas
About Mindaugas Jakštas
Mindaugas Jakštas is an Engineering Team Manager specializing in Developer Experience at Vinted, where he oversees the development of tools to enhance internal processes. He teaches an introductory iOS course at Vilnius University and has extensive experience in iOS app development and team management.
Work at Vinted
Mindaugas Jakštas serves as the Engineering Team Manager for Developer Experience at Vinted since 2022. In this role, he oversees the development of tools aimed at enhancing the internal processes for developers. He has facilitated Agile ceremonies and acted as a product owner for internal tooling projects, focusing on improving the overall developer experience. Jakštas is also involved in Vinted's iOS guild, which fosters communication and synchronization among developers. His contributions include conducting both quantitative and qualitative research related to developer experience and mentoring interns to help them transition into standalone developers.
Education and Expertise
Mindaugas Jakštas studied at The General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, where he focused on Human Resources Management and Personnel Administration, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2001 to 2005. He also attended Veiviržėnų Jurgio Šaulio gimnazija. Jakštas has expertise in iOS app development, specifically in transitioning from Objective-C to Swift, and has been actively involved in initiatives to adopt Swift at Vinted. Additionally, he teaches an introductory iOS course at Vilnius University, sharing his knowledge with aspiring developers.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Vinted, Mindaugas Jakštas held various positions in the tech industry. He worked at 1ClickFactory from 2017 to 2022 as Project Manager, Team Lead, and Scrum Master. He also served as Engineering Team Manager and Scrum Master at Adform from 2021 to 2022. Jakštas has experience at Microsoft as a Manager for the Microsoft Dynamics Migration Program from 2020 to 2021, and he worked at Barclaycard as a Project Manager and PMO analyst between 2014 and 2017. His diverse roles have contributed to his extensive knowledge in project management and team leadership.
Mentorship and Development Initiatives
Mindaugas Jakštas has a strong focus on mentorship and the development of junior developers. He has mentored an iOS developer intern at Vinted, providing guidance and support to help them grow into a standalone developer. Jakštas has participated in feedback sessions aimed at improving the skills of interns. His involvement in developer experience initiatives at Vinted reflects his commitment to fostering a supportive environment for emerging talent in the tech industry.