Petr Hons
About Petr Hons
Petr Hons is a C++ Software Engineer at TomTom in Amsterdam, with a background in various programming languages and a Master's degree in Information Systems from Brno University of Technology.
Company
Petr Hons is currently employed by TomTom as a C++ Software Engineer. Based in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, since 2017, he works on a team that focuses on updating maps in a non-intrusive manner. His role emphasizes performance and maintainability in their software solutions. Alongside C++, he uses Python for tasks requiring simplicity and rapid prototyping.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining TomTom, Petr Hons accumulated diverse software engineering experience across different companies. He worked at Codasip from 2014 to 2017 as a C++/Python Software Engineer in Brno. Prior to this, he was engaged with Top4Tech as a C#/WPF developer on a remote basis from 2012 to 2013. His earlier experiences include a C++ Developer role at Codasip (2011 to 2012) and a PHP Web Developer role at Krivanek.eu (2009 to 2011).
Education and Expertise
Petr Hons pursued his higher education at the Brno University of Technology. He achieved a Master's degree in Information Systems from 2012 to 2014. Preceding this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from 2009 to 2012. His foundational education was in General Studies, completed at Gymnasium Volgogradská 6a, Ostrava, from 2001 to 2009.
Professional Skills and Interests
Petr Hons has a strong focus on the C++ programming language and actively follows updates in the C++ standard, with a particular interest in the features introduced in C++20 such as concepts and modules. He leverages his skills in Python for tasks that benefit from simplicity and rapid prototyping. He has a keen interest in learning new technologies and enjoys tackling challenges within the IT field.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional work, Petr Hons enjoys traveling and exploring local cuisines. These personal interests provide him with opportunities to unwind and experience different cultures, which potentially enriches his professional and personal perspectives.