Summary
Albertas Gimbutas is a Senior Engineering Manager and Python specialist with 14 years of experience building backend systems and infrastructure automation. He leads the Future Payments team at Shift4, applying agentic coding practices to Python-based payment services while driving reliability, monitoring and developer productivity improvements. A former university lecturer and PhD in Informatics, he blends deep academic rigour with practical leadership in hiring, processes and technical mentoring. His background spans network automation, Django/DRF web backends and performance-focused tooling (including a CERN internship), reflecting strong systems and API design skills. Known for improving engineering practices and representing teams at Python meetups, he balances hands-on coding with strategic team growth. Based in Vilnius, he brings a durable mix of research-led thinking and production-grade delivery to complex payment and automation challenges.
15 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Informatics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Informatics at Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University