Identity & Intention

I'm a purpose-driven software engineer captivated by ideas that leave a positive impact on people and the planet. I build with React and TypeScript for clients, while pursuing my own mission: helping people live free with tech, breaking free from digital slavery.

A self-starter and product-focused builder, I think strategically about what to create next. That combination didn't happen overnight. Counter-Strike 1.6 got me hooked on computers as a kid, but I quickly shifted from playing to building.

At 12, I co-founded my first gaming portal with classmates. It was my first experience building something for others, creating a space where people could play and connect. Alongside that builder instinct, I also developed a strong personal ambition around the game itself.

Later, I ran one of the first CS:GO servers in Slovakia and Czechia. In parallel, I trained seriously with ambitions of going pro, practicing alongside players who went on to compete at the highest levels.

Alongside gaming, I was drawn to visual work. I spent hours in Photoshop working on hobby web designs and logos, learning how things should look and feel. That visual instinct is why I gravitated toward frontend work.

My parents also led me toward nature and movement. Growing up near the Tatra Mountains influenced how I think about the world. Today, I usually spend my free time outdoors hiking, ski touring, cycling, and simply being outside, which plays an important role in maintaining balance.

That pull toward computers naturally led me to study Computer Science. While completing my master's, I started working with a web performance agency building fast Jamstack sites. That's when I became obsessed with performance and software that feels instant and respects the user's time.

During my master's, nature began influencing my career direction. My Erasmus in Slovenia in 2019 brought me to climate protests, where I started questioning how technology fits into larger systems. I joined the ClimateAction.Tech community and focused my thesis on eco-driving optimization with beautofuel.

That commitment led to building Sustainable UI at Carbon Hack 22. I went all in on climate tech, first with my own startup edi, then joining another, but after burnout and a layoff, I had to rethink everything.

The burnout and layoff forced me to confront something deeper: my relationship with technology itself. I had optimized cars and websites, built climate tech startups, but I'd never questioned how tech was using me. The endless loops. The constant pull. The erosion of focus and time.

I started building free with tech from what I learned fixing myself. It's about digital freedom: living with technology on your terms, respecting yourself first. I fund this mission through React and TypeScript work, helping teams build software that respects users the same way.