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Work experience

2018 -
2025
/ Bratislava
Software engineer

Project Goal: Design, test, and deploy a secure Linux-based operating system for medical devices, ensuring compliance with various customer requirements.

This project focuses on developing a Linux-based OS for medical devices, ensuring that both hardware and software components function as intended. The OS is hardened to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices for security. A user-friendly interface allows customers to make necessary configuration changes while maintaining security and compliance. Integration tests are performed on the target device to verify that the OS configuration aligns with specified requirements. Additionally, all required regulatory documentation, including test results, licensing details, and source code for any open-source software used, is delivered to ensure full compliance with industry standards.

  • Contributed to system architecture and defined OS requirements
  • Developed tools for OS configuration management
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
  • Developed and maintained automated tests
  • Developed a C++ service for OS settings
  • Collaborated directly with customers for feedback and improvements

Methods: Scrum, SAFe, Kanban
Technologies: Debian GNU/Linux, Debian packages, Jenkins, Ansible, OpenStack, Packer, LXC, Docker, UNIX Shell Programming (sh, bash), C++, Docker Compose, Embedded Linux (Real-Time Kernel), GitLab CI/CD, Protobuf, Python, Terraform, Vault, vSphere, Azure DevOps, JIRA

2023 -
present
/ Bratislava
Software Developer

Project Goal: Provide Level 3 support and maintain production systems across multiple countries.

  • Resolve escalated issues, analyze root causes, and deliver long-term solutions
  • Maintain and improve system reliability, uptime, and performance
  • Monitor production environments and proactively resolve issues
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to deploy fixes and enhancements
  • Communicate with customers to ensure transparency and issue resolution
  • Create and maintain documentation for support procedures and system behavior
2020 -
2023
/ Bratislava
Software Developer

Project Goal: Design and implement backend services for an Electronic Toll Collection system deployed across multiple countries.

  • Led a cross-functional team of up to 10 members, including developers, testers, and system engineers
  • Delivered regular software releases to the customer
  • Developed new features and resolved issues from production
  • Optimized system performance for high availability and scalability
  • Troubleshot problems in live production environments
  • Communicated directly with customers to provide technical support

Methods: Waterfall
Technologies: RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux, RPM Packages, GitLab CI, Docker, Java, Spring, Hibernate, Atomikos, Oracle, HSM, Python, JIRA

Education

2002 -
2007
Slovak University of Technology (STU), Bratislava

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Profile

Experienced software engineer with 15+ years in secure, Linux-based systems, focused on regulated environments like medical devices and critical infrastructure. Covers the full software lifecycle: architecture, requirements, CI/CD, testing, and support. Strong in system-level development, embedded Linux, backend services, and infrastructure automation. Proficient in Debian, RHEL, Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Python, C++, and Java. Effective communicator and team leader, experienced in Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and Waterfall, with direct customer and cross-functional team collaboration.

Skills

Recently worked with

Python, C++, Debian Linux, RHEL, Docker, LXC, GitLab CI, pytest, pytest-testinfra, Packer, Vault, Docker Compose, Protobuf Oracle

Good with

Languages: Python, C++, Java, Bash OS & Systems: Debian Linux, RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Embedded Linux (Real-Time Kernel), Docker, LXC CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions Testing: pytest, pytest-testinfra Tools & Practices: Ansible, OpenStack, Packer, Terraform, Vault, Docker Compose, Protobuf, JIRA Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB Cloud/Virtualization: vSphere, Azure DevOps Security: HSM (Hardware Security Module)

Familiar with

JavaScript, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS

Languages

slovak:
Native
english:
Fluent
german:
Intermediate

Hobbies

Climbing, cycling, ski touring, hiking
Swimming
Minimalism
Theatre