# [Samuel Pitonak](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/avatar.png) (@sampittko)

> React/TypeScript engineer who built blazing-fast UIs, burned out building a greener web startup, and later got laid off from another. Now I help people escape digital slavery with tools that give them back control. Bring value. Next action. Repeat. Live [#freewithtech](https://fwt.wtf)

## Navigation

- [About](https://samuelpitonak.com/about.md)
- [Writing](https://samuelpitonak.com/writing.md)
- [Projects](https://samuelpitonak.com/projects.md)
- [Speaking](https://samuelpitonak.com/speaking.md)
- [Now](https://samuelpitonak.com/now.md)

## Socials

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- [Product Hunt](https://www.producthunt.com/@sampittko)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/sampittko)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sampittko/)

## Photography

- [A serene winter wonderland where snow-laden evergreens cascade down a mountainside, their branches heavy with fresh powder beneath a moody, overcast sky](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/1.jpeg) (2023-01-23): Babky, Western Tatras (Roháče)
- [A lone red cable car glides through wisps of cloud, suspended between snow-covered peaks that pierce through the mist into a brilliant blue sky](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/2.jpeg) (2023-02-12): Skalnaté pleso, High Tatras
- [Ancient granite boulders emerge from swirling mountain fog, their weathered surfaces shaped by countless seasons at the edge of the sky](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/3.jpeg) (2023-09-09): Volia veža, High Tatras
- [Rust-colored lichen paints bold streaks across a steep cliff face, while mist weaves through the rugged terrain like nature's own abstract canvas](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/4.jpeg) (2023-10-27): Malá Studená dolina, High Tatras
- [Pristine snow sculpted by wind stretches toward infinity, offering a breathtaking panorama of distant peaks under a crisp winter sky streaked with airplane contrails](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/5.jpeg) (2023-12-04): Ďumbier, Low Tatras
- [A striking rocky ridge rises against an endless blue sky, its snow-covered flanks catching the winter light in shades of white and shadow](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/6.jpeg) (2023-01-20): Svišťový štít, High Tatras
- [Late spring in the high mountains where lingering snow patches cling to rocky terrain, framed by billowing clouds drifting across a vivid blue sky](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/7.jpeg) (2024-05-18): Velické pleso, High Tatras
- [An autumn tapestry unfolds from a mountain summit, where waves of golden, orange, and green forests roll toward distant purple ridges under a soft evening sky](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/8.jpeg) (2024-10-20): Veľký Choč, Choč Mountains
- [A majestic peak catches the last golden light of sunset while autumn-dressed forests glow beneath a sky painted in soft pink and coral hues](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/9.jpeg) (2024-10-21): Podbanské, High Tatras
- [Weathered limestone towers stand sentinel above a forest ablaze with autumn colors, where evergreens and deciduous trees create a striking mosaic of green, gold, and rust](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/10.jpeg) (2024-10-28): Súľov, Súľov Mountains
- [Towering white rock spires reach skyward like ancient cathedrals, their pale forms contrasting brilliantly against the warm autumn palette of the surrounding forest](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/11.jpeg) (2024-10-28): Súľov, Súľov Mountains
- [A vast panorama of jagged granite peaks stretches to the horizon, their sharp ridges and deep shadows revealing the raw, untamed beauty of high mountain terrain](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/12.jpeg) (2024-10-29): Rysy, High Tatras
- [A frozen lake lies perfectly still beneath frost-covered trees, their delicate ice-laden branches creating a magical winter scene under a brooding sky](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/13.jpeg) (2025-01-03): Morské oko, Vihorlat Mountains
- [A solitary tree dressed in autumn gold stands proudly in a green meadow, while snow-capped peaks peek through clouds in the distant mountain range](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/14.jpeg) (2025-10-12): Javorina, Eastern Tatras (Belianky)
- [A glacial mountain lake nestles in a sweeping valley framed by imposing peaks, with dense evergreen forests blanketing the slopes beneath an October sky](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/15.jpeg) (2022-10-23): Ostrva, High Tatras
- [Golden hour bathes a soaring mountain ridge in warm amber light, transforming rugged granite peaks into glowing monuments against a soft pastel sky](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/16.jpeg) (2020-07-01): Jahňací štít, High Tatras
- [A high alpine tarn reflects the clear blue sky, surrounded by ancient glacial rocks and mighty summits dusted with early season snow](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/17.jpeg) (2023-10-28): Téryho chata, High Tatras
- [A gravel path winds through a misty forest valley where the first snowflakes of the season drift down upon autumn's fallen leaves](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/18.jpeg) (2023-11-18): Žarnovická dolina, Great Fatra
- [A pristine snow-covered valley stretches beneath rugged mountain peaks in the blue light of winter, creating a scene of profound alpine tranquility](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/19.jpeg) (2023-01-20): Svišťový štít, High Tatras
- [A peaceful stream mirrors the vibrant autumn forest above, where golden birches and fiery maples create a symphony of fall colors](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/20.jpeg) (2024-10-12): Stratená, Slovak Paradise
- [Standing at the edge of a rocky precipice, the view reveals an endless expanse of mountain peaks painted in autumn hues beneath a sky of wispy clouds](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/21.jpeg) (2024-10-29): Rysy, High Tatras
- [Layer upon layer of mountain ridges fade into the distance above a sea of clouds, while the first light of dawn paints the horizon in warm shades of amber and gold, revealing the quiet majesty of the distant High Tatras](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/22.jpeg) (2025-12-12): High Tatras during landing at KRK
- [A sweeping meadow of pale gold stretches toward deep evergreen forests, where a solitary spruce stands sentinel beneath a vibrant blue sky scattered with drifting clouds, framing the rugged silhouette of distant rocky peaks](https://samuelpitonak.com/assets/photos/23.jpeg) (2026-04-18): Lesnica, Pieniny Mountains

## Recent articles

- [Next chapter is here](https://samuelpitonak.com/writing/next-chapter-is-here.md) (2026-07-01): I've remained silent for a while. After 6 months, I feel like this is the right time to share this piece as a smaller life update from my side. This way, I also want to honor importance of staying true to myself. I had hoped the reality would look different today, but as I've learned in my life a few times already, it rarely meets ones own expectations. Let's talk about how my Pathless Path evolves in 2026.
- [Choosing a slower pace in an agentic era](https://samuelpitonak.com/writing/choosing-a-slower-pace-in-an-agentic-era.md) (2026-03-25): You see multiple bros with orchestration layers for agents, working on tasks in parallel using git worktrees. I said it multiple times, but I will repeat myself for this blog post, that ADHD people win nowadays. These people are successful solopreneurs that pay for tokens and get a high amount of collaboration leverage just by managing LLM agents. Is this good?
- [Paper First Life to connect the dots](https://samuelpitonak.com/writing/paper-first-life-to-connect-the-dots.md) (2026-02-09): I wanted to release a video about this. Honestly, video recordings have been off the shelf in 2026 so far for me, although my initial plans were different. So I decided to start with this lower friction way of presenting my ideas to the world, in the form of a traditional blog post. It is about how I am introducing the missing layer in between free with tech and Journal Companions directory, which I call Paper First Life.

## Highlighted projects

- [free with tech](https://fwt.wtf) (2025-Present): Documented path from digital dependency to intentional use
- [edi](https://edi.eco) (2023-2024): No-code sustainable website builder
- [Sustainable UI](https://sustainableui.github.io) (2022-2023): Open-source UI component library for carbon-aware interfaces

## Handcrafted playlists

- [i10l](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lbzcGyx66r6IlajqfKa07): For deep work sessions
- [&flowenabler](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36TMxeCI9GfJueM8nA5N3i): Curated subset for peak flow

## Past roles

- [Deutsche Telekom](https://telekom.com) (2026-Present): Software Developer
- [EarthShift Global](https://earthshiftglobal.com) (2023-2024): Frontend Developer
- [Bejamas](https://bejamas.com) (2021-2022): Frontend Developer

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