Hi, I’m Daniel
Software engineer with 20+ years across startups, enterprise, and freelance. Backend-focused — Go, PHP, Python — with enough frontend to own a feature end to end. Most recently on identity and access governance at Microsoft. I like clean systems, strong tea, and LEGO.
Core skills
- Languages: Go, PHP (Symfony), Python, Rust, TypeScript (React, Vue.js)
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, CouchDB
- DevOps: Docker, K8S/Nomad, Git, CI/CD, AWS, Azure
- Tools: Blazor, Kusto, ElasticSearch, Hugo, Gatsby, WordPress
- Domains: Identity & Access Management, Survey Platforms, API Design, DevSecOps, Cloud Infrastructure
Employment
Software Engineer
/ Microsoft
April 2024
- June 2025
Member of the Identity team focused on Kusto cluster governance and tooling. Drove an access governance
initiative enforcing periodic access renewal and structured permission management across clusters.
Built high-level cluster management tooling used by internal teams and enterprise customers.
Worked with:
.NET
Azure
Blazor
Kusto
Owner
/ danaketh, s.r.o.
October 2017
- Present
Founded to house personal projects and consulting work separate from client engagements. Activities include custom network builds, server management, and long-term open-source and hobby projects.
Worked with:
Docker
Go
JavaScript
PHP
PostgreSQL
Python
React
SASS
Symfony
Built and maintained PG24.TV, a gaming streaming platform featuring live stream feeds, archive browsing, and live chat. Managed the underlying Linux server infrastructure.
Worked with:
JavaScript
Linux
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
PHP
Deployed and managed network infrastructure for a regional ISP — connecting clients, building access points, and monitoring uptime.
Worked with:
Cacti
Linux
WhatsUp
Supported staff across all IT needs, maintained company hardware and infrastructure, and delivered internal web projects.
Worked with:
PHP
Windows
Freelance
Built microservices for a fintech client, delivered via MeguMethod agency.
Worked with:
Docker
PostgreSQL
TypeScript
Back End Developer
/ Pelmet s.r.o.
July 2025
- October 2025
Developed backend services for an adult content platform.
Worked with:
Docker
PHP
Backend developer for HoppyGo, a VC-backed car-sharing platform operating across the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Delivered new backend features, optimized performance-critical code paths, and collaborated with the frontend team on API design and integration.
Worked with:
AWS
Docker
PHP
PostgreSQL
Redis
Symfony
Architected and delivered the next-generation version of an in-house personality testing platform. Designed
the backend in Symfony, built the React/SASS frontend, and deployed the system on Nomad/Kubernetes
backed by PostgreSQL.
Worked with:
PHP
PostgreSQL
React
SASS
Symfony
Vue.js
SF-based startup acquired by Akamai. Part of the marketing team — owned the company website, integrated marketing tooling, and built custom WordPress plugins, themes, and Gutenberg blocks to support the marketing team’s content workflows.
Worked with:
MySQL
PHP
React
SASS
Vue.js
WordPress
WP Engine
SF-based startup acquired by Citrix for $200M. Sole developer on the marketing team — owned the full company website, integrated marketing tooling (HubSpot), and built a hardened custom WordPress setup with targeted mitigations against common web vulnerabilities.
Worked with:
HubSpot
MySQL
PHP
React
SASS
WordPress
WP Engine
Built an in-house survey system and led the migration of the company’s entire codebase from SVN to Git.
Worked with:
JavaScript
MySQL
PHP
Software Developer
/ RED.SYSTEMS software Ltd.
October 2014
- May 2015
Designed and built the REST API backend for a babysitting marketplace application.
Worked with:
MySQL
PHP
Symfony
Developed custom Magento extensions and delivered new features for the agency’s e-commerce clients.
Worked with:
Magento
MySQL
PHP
Built data pipelines to exchange grant data between government agencies, developed internal tooling for querying the IS VaVaI research database, and provided IT support across departments.
Worked with:
JavaScript
Linux
Microsoft SQL Server
PHP
Python
XML
Delivered new features for Stavby.cz and Autoservis.cz, high-traffic Czech real estate and automotive portals.
Worked with:
MySQL
Nette
PHP
Twig
Developed and maintained an in-house CMS, managing deployments for multiple client websites.
Worked with:
JavaScript
MySQL
PHP
Built a gaming web portal for a mobile services provider.
Worked with:
CouchDB
JavaScript
PHP
Designed and built a proprietary CMS enabling rapid creation and maintenance of client websites. Led all technical direction and managed Linux server infrastructure.
Worked with:
JavaScript
Linux
MySQL
PHP
PostgreSQL
Python
Symfony