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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.

Jan Hřídel
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🎨 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.

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind

Backend Development

Proficient in Laravel, PHP, Node.js, and building robust RESTful APIs.

LaravelPHPNode.jsAPI

Full-Stack Architecture

Design and implement scalable application architecture following SOLID principles.

ArchitectureSOLIDDesign Patterns

Database Design

MySQL, PostgreSQL, and database optimization for high-performance applications.

MySQLPostgreSQLOptimization

Performance Optimization

Expert in optimizing web applications for speed, SEO, and user experience.

PerformanceSEOUX

Best Practices

Writing clean, maintainable code with comprehensive testing and documentation.

TestingDocumentationCode Quality
Magical Career Journey

✨ 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-time
VZP ČR
Prague, Czechia
February 2025 - Present

Leading 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.

ReactNext.jsTanstackTypeScript

Senior Frontend Developer & Head of Front-end

Full-time
Akcenta CZ
Prague, Czechia
March 2023 - December 2024

Led 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.

ReactJavaScriptREST APIsFrontend Architecture

External Lecturer

Part-time
University of Pardubice – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Pardubice, Czechia
February 2023 - September 2024

Led 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.

CC#OOPAlgorithmsData Structures

Software Developer

Full-time
KENDAXA Group
Prague, Czechia
October 2017 - December 2021

Developed 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.

AngularReactREST APIsResponsive Design

Web Developer & Lead Developer

Full-time
HyperMedia a.s
Prague, Czechia
January 2015 - October 2017

Led 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.

JavaScriptHTMLCSSPerformance Optimization

Education

Master's degree (Ing.)

Information Technology

2007 - 2009

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

2004 - 2007

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

July 2014

Leadership skills and business management certification

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