Amanda Kļaviņa
Software Developer / Scrum Master
Riga, Latvia
Areas of Expertise:
- IT career guidance
- Scrum practices
- Software development
- Myth-busting about tech careers
Open to:
- Giving educational lectures
- Participating in career events
- Writing tech content
My tech journey:
During a Shadow Day at If, I met inspiring tech professionals who showed me exciting career possibilities. This experience led me to study IT in Jelgava - a decision that proved to be the perfect fit.
My tech hero:
My colleagues Andžejs and Pāvels, who inspire me with their problem-solving abilities and have mentored me throughout my development journey.
Past initiatives:
SheCanDoIT, university visits
What participants say about Amanda:
"Amanda is an inspiring speaker! She helps clear up myths about the IT industry and shares real-life experiences. Her sessions are engaging and offer valuable insights into interviews and different career paths."
About If P&C Insurance Ltd
At If Insurance, we serve 4.5 million customers in the Baltic and Nordic countries. Our Baltic IT department comprises ~35% of our total IT specialists. They excel in solution development, testing, infrastructure maintenance, security, UX, and more. This ensures top-notch solutions for our Scandinavian and Baltic customers and a stable work environment for all If employees.
Our in-house IT solutions enable a comprehensive understanding of customer needs.