Hi, I'm Jan Palická, a Senior Full-Stack Developer with 25+ years of experience delivering scalable web apps and APIs. I specialize in PHP (Laravel) and modern JavaScript (Vue), with strong database design, REST/GraphQL API integrations, TDD, and DevOps practices (Docker, GitLab CI/CD). I enjoy leading projects and mentoring teams, blending deep technical knowledge with business-focused thinking to deliver practical, robust solutions for clients across Europe.…

Jan Palická

Hi, I'm Jan Palická, a Senior Full-Stack Developer with 25+ years of experience delivering scalable web apps and APIs. I specialize in PHP (Laravel) and modern JavaScript (Vue), with strong database design, REST/GraphQL API integrations, TDD, and DevOps practices (Docker, GitLab CI/CD). I enjoy leading projects and mentoring teams, blending deep technical knowledge with business-focused thinking to deliver practical, robust solutions for clients across Europe.…

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Hi, I’m Jan Palická, a Senior Full-Stack Developer with 25+ years of experience delivering scalable web apps and APIs. I specialize in PHP (Laravel) and modern JavaScript (Vue), with strong database design, REST/GraphQL API integrations, TDD, and DevOps practices (Docker, GitLab CI/CD).

I enjoy leading projects and mentoring teams, blending deep technical knowledge with business-focused thinking to deliver practical, robust solutions for clients across Europe.

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Skills

Experience Level

PHP
Expert
Laravel
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
MySQL
Expert
HTML5
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
Docker
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Redis
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
Jira
Expert
AWS
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
Elasticsearch
Expert
Azure
Expert
React JS
Intermediate
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Language

Czech
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Full-Stack Developer & Owner at AGNICO Ltd.
January 1, 2001 - Present
Lead design and development of custom SaaS platforms, e-commerce sites, and internal tools for clients across Europe. Architected and delivered large-scale Laravel/Vue apps with microservice backends and high-availability deployments. Integrated payment gateways, logistics systems, ERP and CRM APIs, while optimizing queries and refactoring legacy systems. Managed full project life cycle: requirements, architecture, deployment, client training, and developer onboarding. Note: Reference projects details available on request; all work performed under strict NDAs.
Freelance Software & Web Developer
January 1, 1997 - Present
Delivered bespoke web applications and APIs for SMEs and startups; provided main maintenance, performance tuning, and security hardening.
Executive / Managing Director at SDZP, Društvo Grafika, AZPOG Group (Czech Republic)
January 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025
Led teams up to 150 employees and achieved annual turnover of CZK 200M. Roles included strategic leadership, operations oversight, and cross-functional program delivery.
Senior Full-Stack Developer & Owner at AGNICO Ltd.
January 1, 2001 - Present
Lead design and development of custom SaaS platforms, e-commerce sites, and internal tools for clients across Europe. Architected and delivered multi-tenant Laravel/Vue apps with microservice backends and high-availability deployments. Integrated payment gateways, logistics systems, ERP and CRM APIs; optimized queries and refactored legacy systems to modernize the stack. Managed full project life cycle: requirements, architecture, deployment, client training, and developer onboarding.
Freelance Software & Web Developer
January 1, 1997 - Present
Delivered bespoke web applications and APIs for SMEs and startups; provided maintenance, performance tuning, and security hardening.
Executive/Managing Director at SDZP, Društvo Grafika, AZPO Group, CZ
January 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025
Led teams of up to 150 employees and managed annual turnover of approximately CZK 200M. Oversaw strategic operations across multiple entities.

Education

MSc, International Territorial Studies at Metropolitan University Prague, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BSc, Physics: Computational Modelling in Physics and Technology at Institute of Science, UJEP University, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Applied Informatics at The Faculty of Informatics and Statistics, University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Sports High School at České Budějovice, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MSc, International Territorial Studies (Asian studies and International Relations) at Metropolitan University Prague, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BSc, Physics: Computational Modeling in Physics and Technology at Institute of Science, UJEP University, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Applied Informatics at Faculty of Informatics and Statistics, University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Sports High School at Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Gaming

Skills

Experience Level

PHP
Expert
Laravel
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
MySQL
Expert
HTML5
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
Docker
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Redis
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
Jira
Expert
AWS
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
Elasticsearch
Expert
Azure
Expert
React JS
Intermediate
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