Auktumas is a diagnostics professional with deep expertise in cytometry, microbiology, and cell & gene therapy safety. Educated at Vilnius University, Sorbonne University, and Solvay Business School, he combines strong scientific training with strategic business insight. At bioMérieux, Auktumas leads global initiatives in rapid sterility testing and the implementation of alternative microbiological methods to accelerate quality control. His work focuses on translating advanced diagnostic technologies into scalable solutions that support safer, faster, and more efficient development of transformative therapies.