tomassniukas

Lead the company’s global technology, infrastructure, and information security strategy across wallet, payment, and card-issuing operations. Manage a team of 8 specialists ensuring high performance, security, and uptime. Oversee core system architecture, including wallet backend, card issuance stack, and secure transaction flows. Own information security governance and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, PCI DSS readiness, DORA). Implement monitoring, logging, and incident response procedures aligned with NIST and CIS standards.

Directed overall technology and security strategy, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory objectives. Oversaw payment infrastructure, including onboarding, acquiring, card issuing, and processing flows. Managed information security governance, risk, and compliance (ISO27001, NIST). Supervised cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), access control (SSO, MFA), and SOC monitoring. Established vendor risk management, incident response, and disaster recovery frameworks.

Defined and executed IT strategy aligned with company growth objectives. Managed full cloud stack including Google Workspace, AWS, Atlassian, Jenkins, Twilio, Tableau, BitBucket, and Firebase. Managed a small team overseeing all IT infrastructure, hardware, and software issues across UK, Turkey, Germany, Poland, and Lithuania. Implemented data & cybersecurity best practices and CIS Controls.

Directed IT department operations and €1M budget. Designed long-term IT strategy, policies, and business technology alignment. Oversaw GDPR and ISO27001 implementation and certification.

Managed IT infrastructure for EMEA region and supported APAC/LATAM. Implemented IT policy, hardware procurement, and regional strategy.

Led IT operations for 400+ staff across 5 locations. Managed 5-member IT team and supported business expansion into new markets.

Led L1–L2 support team, managing escalations and SLAs for critical environments. Oversaw IT audits, procurement, and security risk management.