Senior PHP Developer | Engineering Manager | Full-Stack Product Builder
Engineering leader and senior PHP developer with 25+ years across software engineering, media, and digital product delivery. I have worked across a wide range of roles, stepping in where I can create the most impact. I focus on delivering user value and outcomes, using technology pragmatically to get there.
Oxylabs
Moved back into a more hands-on role while continuing to be one of the leaders driving the Dashboard rewrite project. Was responsible for the migration of large, high-impact clients. Stayed focused on the success of the team and the overall delivery, while actively improving productivity through the use of AI tools.
Oxylabs
Managed a growing team during a period of rapid product expansion, with a strong focus on scaling the team and aligning processes. The team grew to around 20 people, including contractors. Invested heavily in stakeholder communication and cross-functional alignment.
Oxylabs
Joined a larger engineering team after working in smaller environments with a high level of ownership. Adapted quickly to new tools and ways of working, including the transition from Laravel to Symfony and to more structured delivery processes. Soon began contributing beyond the scope of a typical developer role, with a broader impact on team and product delivery.
BNS Lithuania
Led IT and full-stack PHP development for a national media organization in, combining infrastructure ownership with product and platform delivery.
Eesti Meedia Group
Managed web projects while contributing full-stack PHP development, balancing delivery planning with hands-on implementation.
BNS Lietuva, Mediaskopas, Naujoji komunikacija
Built a rare mix of journalism, web project management, IT leadership, and software development. Held roles including Editor of an online news portal, IT specialist, PHP developer, and IT manager, with overlapping leadership experience at BNS Lietuva and Mediaskopas.