Hi, I'm Jan Hřídel
Senior Full-Stack Web Developer specializing in Laravel, React, and Next.js. I build scalable, performant web applications with clean code and modern best practices.


🎨 Skills & Expertise 🚀
A comprehensive skill set built over years of experience in modern web development
Frontend Development
Expert in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
Backend Development
Proficient in Laravel, PHP, Node.js, and building robust RESTful APIs.
Full-Stack Architecture
Design and implement scalable application architecture following SOLID principles.
Database Design
MySQL, PostgreSQL, and database optimization for high-performance applications.
Performance Optimization
Expert in optimizing web applications for speed, SEO, and user experience.
Best Practices
Writing clean, maintainable code with comprehensive testing and documentation.
✨ Career & Experience 🧙🏻♂️
Over 10 years of professional experience in web development, from leading frontend teams at major companies to teaching the next generation of developers
Professional Experience
Lead Frontend Developer
Full-timeLeading a frontend development team in building a new internal information system for a major health insurance company. Designing and implementing the frontend architecture using React, Next.js, Tanstack and modern web technologies. Collaborating with backend teams, UX designers, and stakeholders to deliver an accessible, efficient, and maintainable solution.
Senior Frontend Developer & Head of Front-end
Full-timeLed the frontend team in complex digital projects focused on payment services and financial technologies. Designed and implemented user-friendly solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, ensuring high performance and optimal user experience. Responsible for the architecture of frontend systems, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability. Actively collaborated with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs.
External Lecturer
Part-timeLed programming lab sessions focused on C and C#, guiding students through hands-on exercises and real-world coding challenges. Taught fundamental programming concepts, including algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles. Provided students with individualized feedback and created course materials.
Software Developer
Full-timeDeveloped and maintained frontend applications using Angular and React for employee management and shift scheduling software, tailored for European clients. Worked on a document management system for handling scanned insurance contracts. Optimized frontend performance and designed responsive user interfaces ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
Web Developer & Lead Developer
Full-timeLed the development and maintenance of high-traffic classified ad web portals, among the top-visited websites in the Czech Republic. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, build, and scale robust, user-friendly platforms that handled millions of daily visitors. Designed and implemented key frontend features using modern web technologies.
Education
Master's degree (Ing.)
Information Technology
University of Pardubice, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Master of Engineering in Information Technology with focus on software development and system architecture
Bachelor's degree
Information Technology
University of Pardubice, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology with foundation in programming and computer systems
Certifications
Business Success
Leadership & Management
Leadership skills and business management certification
✨ Interested in Working Together? 🚀
I'm always open to discussing new projects and opportunities. Let's create something magical! 🎩✨
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💡 Quick Response
I typically respond within 24 hours during business days.