Jan Stancek
About Jan Stancek
Jan Stancek is a Javascript Developer currently employed at The Economist in Bratislava since 2020. He has extensive experience in software development and project coordination, having previously worked at Henkel and several other companies in various programming roles.
Current Role at The Economist
Jan Stancek has been employed as a Javascript Developer at The Economist since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining web applications using Javascript. He utilizes various technologies and tools, including Apache NiFi and Kafka for data streaming, and Docker for containerization. His work also involves employing Kibana and Grafana for data visualization and monitoring, ensuring the applications run efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining The Economist, Jan Stancek worked in several roles as a PHP Developer. He was employed at Spalneo from 2018 to 2020, and at Platise, s.r.o. from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at CEEOR for eight months in 2015. His experience in these positions involved developing web applications and managing backend processes. He also worked at Henkel as a Project Coordinator from 2011 to 2015, which provided him with project management skills.
Education and Academic Background
Jan Stancek holds a Master's Degree in Strategic Management from Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. Prior to that, he attended Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici from 2003 to 2007. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in management principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his current role, Jan Stancek employs a variety of technical skills and tools. He utilizes Agile development methodologies, specifically Scrum, to manage projects effectively. He uses Bitbucket for version control and collaboration, and Jira for task management. Additionally, he incorporates Bugsnag for error monitoring, Redis for in-memory data storage, and TeamCity for continuous integration and deployment in his software development projects.
Early Career Experience
Jan Stancek began his career in the CSO Support department at Lenovo, where he worked from 2007 to 2010. This role provided him with foundational experience in customer support and operations. His transition into software development began with his subsequent positions as a PHP Developer, which led to his current expertise in Javascript development.