Hi, I'm Atis Smalnieks, a results-driven team leader with a track record of boosting operational performance and scaling online gaming products. Based in Riga, Latvia, I have spent the last several years driving cross-functional initiatives at Playtech Live Latvia, focusing on client-focused operations, product launches, and sales growth. I blend hands-on leadership with a strategic mindset, building reliable partnerships and creating productive teams. I started with studies in Computer Science and expanded into digital marketing, content creation, social network management, and UX/UI. I enjoy solving complex business challenges by launching internal initiatives and collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Atis Smalnieks

Hi, I'm Atis Smalnieks, a results-driven team leader with a track record of boosting operational performance and scaling online gaming products. Based in Riga, Latvia, I have spent the last several years driving cross-functional initiatives at Playtech Live Latvia, focusing on client-focused operations, product launches, and sales growth. I blend hands-on leadership with a strategic mindset, building reliable partnerships and creating productive teams. I started with studies in Computer Science and expanded into digital marketing, content creation, social network management, and UX/UI. I enjoy solving complex business challenges by launching internal initiatives and collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Atis Smalnieks, a results-driven team leader with a track record of boosting operational performance and scaling online gaming products. Based in Riga, Latvia, I have spent the last several years driving cross-functional initiatives at Playtech Live Latvia, focusing on client-focused operations, product launches, and sales growth. I blend hands-on leadership with a strategic mindset, building reliable partnerships and creating productive teams.

I started with studies in Computer Science and expanded into digital marketing, content creation, social network management, and UX/UI. I enjoy solving complex business challenges by launching internal initiatives and collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality outcomes.

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Language

Latvian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Team Manager at Playtech Live Latvia
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Client Focused Operations: Managed daily team performance to ensure quality and service standards expected by our global clients, helping to maintain reliable and stable business partnerships. Product Launches: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and successfully launch new iGaming products. Performance & Quality: Led initiatives to improve the quality, presentation, and efficiency of flagship online gaming products, exceeding performance benchmarks. Team Leadership: Managed and mentored a team of game show hosts, ensuring a productive work environment and culture of excellence. Problem Solving: Developed and launched internal initiatives to identify and fix critical business challenges resulting in improved operational processes. Business Development: Increased sales revenue and key business indicators (KBIs) within core regions by 17% year-over-year. Developed and strengthened profitable business relationships, expanding market reach and traffic. Implemented sal

Education

Digital Marketing Training (Content Creation, Social Network Management, Website Development, UX/UI, Advertising Campaigns and SEO processes) at Latvia
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

Studies in Computer Science
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services