Jan Hřídel
Engineering Lead and Frontend Architect specializing in building scalable enterprise design systems, robust shared component libraries, and high-performance web applications with React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
Skills & Capabilities
Core domains of technical leadership, enterprise frontend architecture, and engineering governance developed over 15+ years of software delivery.
Design Systems & Component Libraries
Architecting enterprise UI component libraries, design token pipelines, and reusable building blocks adhering strictly to accessibility standards (WCAG).
Frontend Architecture
Structuring scalable, maintainable frontend systems using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern monorepo and micro-frontend patterns.
Engineering Leadership & Mentoring
Leading cross-functional developer teams, establishing code review practices, setting engineering standards, and mentoring junior to senior engineers.
Full-Stack & Backend Systems
Building secure, performant backend services and APIs with Laravel, PHP, and Node.js with a strong focus on clean architecture and SOLID principles.
Performance & Core Web Vitals
Optimizing loading speed, runtime rendering, SSR pipelines, and Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) for enterprise-grade web applications.
Code Quality & Governance
Enforcing rigorous automated testing suites, continuous integration workflows, comprehensive documentation, and architectural governance.
Professional Experience
Over 15 years of software engineering excellence, leading enterprise frontend initiatives and educating the next generation of engineers.
Head of Shared Components & Core Frameworks
Full-timeLeading the software engineering team responsible for enterprise shared components, core frontend frameworks, and design systems for VZP ČR. Defining frontend architecture, establishing strict accessibility (WCAG) and performance standards, mentoring engineers, and aligning technical roadmaps across business and delivery units.
Senior Frontend Developer & Head of Front-end
Full-timeLed the frontend team in complex digital financial products and payment service portals. Architected scalable frontend platforms with React, optimized UX and performance, and streamlined collaboration between frontend and backend teams.
External Lecturer
Part-timeLed computer science lab sessions in C and C#, instructing students on algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design principles while mentoring hands-on software projects.
Software Developer
Full-timeEngineered enterprise web applications using Angular and React for workforce management, scheduling, and document management systems across European clients.
Web Developer & Lead Developer
Full-timeSpearheaded development and performance engineering for high-traffic classified portals handling millions of daily visits across the Czech Republic.
Education
Master's degree (Ing.)
2007 - 2009Information Technology
University of Pardubice, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Master of Engineering in Information Technology with focus on software engineering and system architecture.
Bachelor's degree (Bc.)
2004 - 2007Information Technology
University of Pardubice, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology with foundations in algorithms, programming, and computer systems.
Certifications
Business Success
July 2014Leadership & Management
Comprehensive leadership, team communication, and strategic management certification.
Interested in Consulting or Architectural Collaboration?
Available for select technical advisory, architecture consulting, and speaking opportunities.
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