Pavel Polacek

At Breakaway, we were building a mobile application for cycling, and my focus was on building a NestJS backend supported by Postgres and creating an AI Coach that helps athletes achieve their goals and create personalized AI generated workouts.

• Built a scalable NodeJS / Postgres platform that synchronizes multiple health and fitness platforms and serves millions of activities
• Developed a Python AI platform with Langchain and OpenAI
• Integrated Pinecone powered RAG system
• Built a system for automatic observation and evaluation of all parts of the platform

In Kindest we were bringing innovations into the nonprofit space by building a scalable NodeJS/GraphQL platform designed to help nonprofits raise more money and build better relationships with their donors. At Kindest, I went full circle from building the first version of the product to the CTO role.

• Developed GraphQL NodeJS backend that is providing millions of dollars to nonprofits each month.
• Managed the product team and technical aspects of the company
• Business development and growth hacking for the acquisition of new clients

At STRV, I worked as a software engineer and gained experience working with various technologies and clients. I handled projects of all sizes, including large ones where I led a team of multiple engineers.

• I've been working with multiple startups and helped them to build their products from scratch using modern technologies like NodeJS and Postgres
• Web3 and smart contracts development with Solidity
• In bigger projects, I've been managing teams of developers and handling client communication and project management
• I loved doing in-house and conference speaking, and organizing workshops to share knowledge.

I was one of the cofounders of AppSisto and we strived to build a one-stop no-code mobile app builder to help small businesses and municipalities build and manage their audiences and their brands. I was responsible for the entire technical solution, from the backend in NodeJS to the frontend in React Native

• Product and company management
• Oversaw the entire platform development, with Meteor on the backend side and React Native on the client side.
• We successfully released a no-code tool for Android and iOS

At Provys, I worked as a software engineer, building software for TV stations. I worked with technologies such as C#, MSSQL, and Oracle.

• I've been developing client side in .NET / C#
• Managing SOAP web services with WCF