Vaidotas Dunaitis
About Vaidotas Dunaitis
Vaidotas Dunaitis is a SRE Lead at Vinted, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in engineering from Kaunas University of Applied Sciences and has held various roles in system administration and engineering across several companies.
Work at Vinted
Vaidotas Dunaitis has been employed at Vinted since 2019, currently holding the position of SRE Lead. His role involves overseeing site reliability engineering efforts to enhance system performance and stability. Prior to this, he worked at Vinted as a Site Reliability Engineer from 2012 to 2016, where he contributed to various projects aimed at improving the platform's reliability. His experience at Vinted spans a total of over seven years, during which he has played a significant role in the company's engineering initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Vaidotas Dunaitis studied Engineering at Kaunas University of Technology from 2003 to 2005 and later at Kaunas University of Applied Sciences from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in systems engineering and site reliability. His expertise is further demonstrated through his various roles in Linux system administration and systems engineering across different companies.
Professional Background
Vaidotas Dunaitis has a diverse professional background in systems engineering and administration. He worked as a Linux System Administrator at Interdata (Teo Group) for five months in 2010 and at UAB Hostex for one year from 2011 to 2012. Following these roles, he served as a Systems Engineer at Boozt.com from 2016 to 2018 and at Wix.com from 2018 to 2019. His career trajectory showcases a consistent focus on enhancing system reliability and performance across various organizations.
Achievements in Site Reliability Engineering
In his role as SRE Lead at Vinted, Vaidotas Dunaitis led the migration from Nutcracker to Mcrouter, which aimed to stabilize cache and enhance deployment reliability. This initiative reflects his commitment to improving system performance and operational efficiency. His leadership in this project highlights his technical acumen and ability to implement effective solutions in site reliability engineering.
Personal Development Practices
Vaidotas Dunaitis places significant emphasis on personal development and habit formation. He practices the Maui habit, which includes making his bed and taking a teaspoon of fish oil each morning. He engages in reflective writing by maintaining a personal log every evening. Additionally, he invests time in reading books such as 'The Power of Habit' and '7 Habits of Highly Effective People', and he actively seeks to improve his understanding of concepts through TED talks and other resources.