Jan Killian

Jan Killian, +420-776-0-776-76
20 Sokolská St., Prague 2, 120 00, CZ, EU
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First make it work. Then, make it beautiful. Then, make it fast. BackType

About

I'm a Fullstack Software Engineer with strong product, team play and technology focus.

I thrive on joining project teams to take on challenges, build solutions, and grow together.

You can find me on linkedin.com/in/killian, github.com/iki, fb.com/iki23 and @jankillian.

Skills

Highlights:
  • 18 years of development experience, agile process, owning the outcomes
  • Architecture design, technological expertise, algorithms, security, performance
  • Building dev stacks, component libraries, monorepos and npm/pypi packages
  • Asynchronous full-remote team collaboration across different time zones
Technologies:
  • Node.js / TypeScript / Python backend, GraphQL/REST API design, OWASP
  • Next.js / React TypeScript frontend, Apollo GraphQL, Material-UI / Ant Design
  • SQL/NoSQL data modelling, PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB
  • GCP / AWS / Azure, GitHub/GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Linux, Shell, Rust
Languages:
Czech (native), English (advanced)

Experience

Software Engineer

2020-2022
OAK'S LAB
Ref: Theo Dluhy-Smith, COO & Founder

Developed backends and frontends (80/20) on agile startup projects in full-remote mode

  • Designed and developed backend architecture, data models, services, API and CI/CD in TypeScript, Node.js, Apollo GraphQL, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Redis, Google Cloud Run, Firebase, GitHub Actions
  • Setup and developed frontend stacks and component systems in React, Material-UI, Ant Design
  • Co-developed the MPV and developed Braintree / Tilled payment gateways integration on Crave
  • Developed structured text extractor and parser for complex loan agreements (docx) on Simyra

Software Consultant

2019
SABO Mobile IT
Ref: Pavel Zdeněk, Solution Architect

Prototyped GraphQL migration of complex Audi digital planning assistant application

  • Developed TypeScript GraphQL backend on top of existing MSSQL database with .NET REST API
  • Built containerized prototype environment and lead migration workshop for the development team

Software Engineer

2017-2018
PwC — The Experience Center (Digital Accelerator)
Ref: Andreas Leicher, Agile Architect

Developed rapid agile applications in a full-remote team

  • Co-developed frontends with React, GraphQL, Recharts, Material-UI, Swift and ARKit
  • Co-developed tech stacks, GraphQL API tests and DP/ML pipeline (Python, PubSub, MongoDB)

Software Engineer

2016-2017
Stories BI (acquired by Workday)
Ref: Peter Fedoročko, Founder, Head of Engineering

Co-developed Augmented Analytics frontend with React, Redux, Apollo GraphQL, HighCharts

Software Engineer

2013-2016
Salsita Software
Ref: Roman Kaspar, Director of Engineering

Developed web applications with React, Redux, Angular, Flask, REST, RAML and MySQL

  • Co-developed Balfour MyYear photo manager with React, Redux, SVG
  • Developed Balfour Reporting backend and frontend with Python, Flask, MySQL, Angular, HighCharts
  • Developed Angular core for SmartBear SaaS platform and AlertSite service
  • Developed mobile HTML5 Angular apps for Monterosa and major british TV's

Head of Software Development

2012-2013
Netmail (expanded to Revolgy)
Ref: Bohuslav Dohnal, Managing Director

Lead development projects using Python, Google App Engine and Google Apps

  • Developed Google App Engine Python backends and REST APIs
  • Developed tasks to synchronize Google Apps users, calendars, documents and document changes

Software Developer

2010-2011
Multiple startups and customers
Ref: Tomáš Bílý, MFF UK Researcher and Developer

Developed projects using Python, Linux and Google App Engine

  • Developed prototype of p2p cloud VPN node management with Python, MongoDB, Ubuntu
  • Developed prototypes of REST API backends on Google App Engine

Software Developer

2005-2009
Commerzbank
Ref: Ryan McGloin, Local Head ADS

Developed Intranet applications, CI, security tests, tools for reporting, integration and management

  • Lead development of Intranet CMS applications in Firstspirit, Java, Jython, Beanshell
  • Analyzed e-banking and server infrastructure migration to the in-house managed server platform
  • Setup testing environment and SUSE Linux, WebSphere / JBoss, Oracle / Sybase infrastructure
  • Developed reporting/integration/management tools in Python, Shell, Connect:Direct
  • Co-developed the Application Security Test Concept based on OWASP

IT&eB Executive

2002-2004
Wyeth (acquired by Pfizer)
Ref: Vladimír Chmela, CFO

Responsible for IT of Czech branch in a global network

  • Planned budget and managed assets, suppliers and services
  • Managed Novell NetWare 5.1, GroupWise 5.5, Windows 2k and S&M, F&A, R&D applications
  • Reshaped network for global setup compliancy, cooperated in merge into global NDS
  • Implemented global ZENworks management, supported global WAN, RAS, ITC and eB solutions
  • Coordinated local JDE implementation, network infrastructure upgrade and country intranet setup

MIS Technician

1999-2000
TRW (acquired by ZF) Ref: Shahed Jamal Ashraf, CFO

Responsible for Brain XPPS production planning and control system, co-responsible for IT

  • Managed XPPS on AS/400, provided data reports for F&A, logistics and warehouse management
  • Managed Novell NetWare 4.11/5.0 network with global NDS, GroupWise, WAN, EDI, RAS solutions
  • Coordinated warehouse inventories with CFO

User Support Technician (Civil Service)

1998-1999
University of Economics
Ref: Jan Havlíček, Support Manager

Supported 1500+ employees in a 3-member team

  • Installed new hardware and software, reimplemented image based workstation deployment
  • Cooperated in LAN/MAN/NetWare maintenance and setting up a new college network

Network Administrator

1996-2002
H-Media
Ref: Michal Ouzký, Technical Manager

Responsible for IT

  • Implemented and managed Novell NetWare 4.11/5.1 network with ZENWorks, Windows 95/98/NT, Internet, e-mail, backup, security and data exchange solutions

Network Administrator

1994-1997
Billboard (acquired by Akzent / BigBoard)
Ref: Štěpán Hutla, Technical Director

Responsible for IT

  • Setup Novell NetWare 3.12/4.11 network with Windows 3.1/95, Internet, e-mail, backup, security
  • Managed development of campaign building client application

Network Administrator (Scholarship Activity)

1994-1995
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University (MFF UK)

Co-administered Novell NetWare 3.11 computing lab network

Education

Secondary and University Education

Gymnázium Korunní - Zborovská

1990-1994

Specialization:

Mathematics

Degree earned:

Maturita (General Certificate of Education)

Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University (MFF UK)

1994-1997

Study branch:

Master Study (MSc.) of Computer Science

Interrupted in the fourth semester due to time constraints with 2 parallel jobs (above)