Viktor Charypar
About Viktor Charypar
Viktor Charypar is a Tech Director at Red Badger in London, with extensive experience in software development and engineering. He has worked with various sectors, including media and finance, and holds a PhD in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence from Czech Technical University in Prague.
Current Role as Tech Director
Viktor Charypar currently serves as the Tech Director at Red Badger, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he applies his extensive technical expertise to lead projects that transform large enterprises. His focus is on addressing complex business problems through modern engineering practices. He is based in London, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience at Red Badger
Before becoming Tech Director, Viktor Charypar worked at Red Badger as a Tech Lead from 2013 to 2018. During his five years in this position, he contributed to various projects and initiatives, leveraging his skills to enhance the company's technical capabilities and service offerings.
Educational Background
Viktor Charypar has a robust educational background in computer engineering and software engineering. He studied at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree from 2005 to 2008. He then attended Czech Technical University in Prague, where he completed a Master's degree in computer engineering from 2008 to 2011 and a PhD in software engineering and artificial intelligence from 2011 to 2016.
Professional Experience and Expertise
Viktor Charypar has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He served as a Senior Developer at sugru / FormFormForm for 11 months in 2013 and worked as a Software Developer at lucidCircus from 2009 to 2013. His experience spans sectors such as media, finance, retail, and governmental organizations, where he has engaged with major clients like Sky, BBC, and HSBC.
Contributions to the Tech Community
Viktor Charypar actively participates in the tech community by speaking at conferences such as Rust Nation. He has contributed to discussions on agile technology choices and has explored technical topics like extending Istio with Rust and WebAssembly. Additionally, he has written about the testing pyramid, showcasing his commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing industry practices.