Jiří Soukal
About Jiří Soukal
Jiří Soukal is a Cloud Operations professional with extensive experience in infrastructure automation and deployment. He has worked at Quadient since 2016 and previously held various roles at GMC Software and Microsoft, where he influenced technology choices and led significant projects.
Current Role at Quadient
Jiří Soukal has been working at Quadient in the Cloud Operations department since 2016. His role involves overseeing cloud infrastructure and operations, contributing to the overall efficiency and performance of the company's cloud services. He has been instrumental in shaping the Cloud Operations team's direction and technology choices from its inception, ensuring that the team aligns with industry best practices.
Previous Experience at GMC Software
Before joining Quadient, Jiří Soukal held several positions at GMC Software from 2011 to 2016. He started as a Software Consultant, then progressed to Technical Support Manager, and later served in Enterprise Support. During his tenure, he led a project to transition infrastructure automation to Ansible and played a key role in moving the company's infrastructure to Kubernetes, including a complete rework of the monitoring stack.
Background in Technology and Development
Jiří Soukal has a diverse background in technology, beginning his career as a Web Software Developer at Optifor s.r.o. He also worked as a Competitive Intelligence Analyst at Microsoft. His experience spans various technologies, including Azure, Pulumi, Kubernetes, Prometheus/Thanos, Grafana/Loki, and Azure DevOps, which he has utilized throughout his career.
Education and Qualifications
Jiří Soukal studied at Univerzita Hradec Králové, where he earned a degree in Aplikovaná informatika, achieving the title of Ing. His education provided a strong foundation in applied informatics, which he has built upon throughout his professional career.
Future Aspirations in Cloud Technology
Jiří Soukal aspires to further specialize in Kubernetes and infrastructure deployment automation, focusing on architecture and design. His commitment to continuous learning and improvement in cloud technology positions him to contribute effectively to future projects and initiatives.