Summary
Michal Hantl is a seasoned Full Stack Ruby on Rails and React.js developer with 17 years of experience delivering web applications from startup MVPs to mature products. Based in Ostrava, Czechia, he has held roles from CTO to freelance consultant and currently builds full-stack systems at Pie Systems, bringing deep Rails expertise and modern front-end practices. His background includes long-term product work at Hubstaff and practical deployment experience on platforms like Heroku, plus analytics and KPI-driven development from a CTO stint. Comfortable working fully remotely worldwide, he prioritizes clear job briefs and transparent compensation conversations. Less obvious: he pairs formal computer science training with hands-on experimentation in niche stacks (e.g., Mirah on AppEngine) and a history of coordinating local tech communities, reflecting both curiosity and collaborative leadership.
17 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Science, Master's degree, Computer Science at Vysoká škola báňská - Technická univerzita Ostrava
English, Czech, Slovak