Santa's README

Hi! My name is Santa, pronounced like "Santa" in Spanish, not like Santa Claus, the Christmas figure. I am based in Hamburg, Germany, but I'm originally from Latvia. I've been living in Germany for 15 years now.

Before joining GitLab, I worked as a DevOps Consultant with hands-on experience in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, Cloud technologies, and Kubernetes. I've spent years helping teams build and optimize their infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

My role at GitLab

At GitLab I am a Customer Success Architect in EMEA. I work with GitLab's customers to help them architect solutions, optimize their DevOps practices, and get the most value from their GitLab subscription.

Best way to reach me

I prefer async communication as it allows for more thoughtful and efficient exchanges. However, I'm also happy to jump on a spontaneous call if it's the most efficient way to move things forward. Don't hesitate to reach out if something is time-sensitive.

Working with me

• My 16 personalities profile is ESTJ - Executive
• I'm most productive in the afternoon and evening, so that's when you'll get my best work
• I value efficiency and clear communication. Async works great, but I'm flexible if a quick call makes more sense
• I appreciate when work has clear context and objectives upfront

Beyond work

When I'm not working, you might find me:

• Training for triathlons (swimming, cycling, running)
• Riding my motorbike
• Playing squash
• Knitting and doing other DIY projects
• Cooking vegetarian/vegan dishes, especially Korean and Vietnamese cuisine
• Occasionally watching F1 races