Speakers on code.kiwi.com

Darren Kerr

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:42:37 +0000

Darren Kerr is the Director of Cybersecurity at Kiwi.com, where he has led large-scale transformations and security optimizations. He is a passionate advocate for engineering approaches to security, integrating robust security as a fundamental component of the development lifecycle. With a focus on strategic vision and a commitment to detail, Darren works to build resilient platforms and foster a culture of shared security responsibility. He enjoys sharing his insights on security leadership and technical strategies, engaging with the tech community to exchange ideas and push the boundaries of cybersecurity.

Martin Sucha

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:52:43 +0000

Martin Sucha is a Staff Software Engineer at Kiwi.com, a leading global travel tech company, where he helps build services handling more than 1 million database queries per second that power the Kiwi.com Search Engine.

Peter Vaňko

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:50:12 +0000

I am a tech person who understands data problems from several perspectives. When building solutions I always consider the best practices for the given area. Then you can decide if the existing suggestions are working or if it is time for your own rules.

Martin "MJ" Jancik

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:22:45 +0000

Hey I’m Martin, but most people call me MJ. For the last 6 years I’ve been building & leading product design teams at Kiwi.com. I also run a lot. You can read more about me at martinjancik.me.

Yujia Cao

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:15:17 +0000

Yujia has an educational background in computer science and human-computer interaction. She worked for ten years as a specialist in both Human Centered Design and UX research. After joining Kiwi.com, she fully dedicated herself in UX research, which has always been a discipline closer to her heart. She currently manages the UXR team and oversees all UX research activities across all product domains.

Wouter Veenstra

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:13:22 +0000

I believe in a data-driven future for everyone. That is why I want to use my talent to build teams and products that can help realize that vision. I like to combine this with my passion for travel tech. I believe in a world where travel contributes to happiness, and data-driven decision making leads to more quality travel. I love solving the puzzle of translating market needs into a product offering.

Tomáš Patro

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:10:44 +0000

I have always focused mainly on software engineering. From early on, I fall in love with pursuing the goal of perfecting the architecture and writing clean code. For some time now, the primary programming language I have been working with is Python, but I am always open to learning something new. I worked with other languages like Ruby, C, C++, Java, and Elixir. Besides my work, I love a good conversation with different people and sharing my experiences with them. And most importantly, I love dogs.

Tomáš Kratochvilla

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:08:25 +0000

I'm working in Kiwi.com since May 2016 and since August 2018 Im working in mobile department. My current position is senior test engineer. My main responsibility is to write and maintain UI tests on both iOS and Android platforms using native frameworks and to mentor my colleagues in this topic. In addition to automation, I also work on improving processes in our team with the aim of speeding up and making our daily work easier

Peter Filípek

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:04:46 +0000

Android developer with a decade-long journey, shaping apps for diverse scales of projects. Flutter explorer, ex team leader, and currently Android MMB contributor at kiwi.com.

Stanislav Repka

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:58:25 +0000

Hi, my name is Stanislav, and I am a data engineer with 2 years of experience in the field. I have a strong passion for all things data-related, and I am committed to designing and implementing efficient and accurate data solutions that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders.

Filip Kunčar

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:55:26 +0000

Filip is an experienced data consultant and leader with a solid background in building and leading data teams. With several years of experience, he has delivered successful data-driven projects for clients across multiple industries. Currently, Filip leads the data platform team at Kiwi.com, delivering the entire data experience to data professionals in the company. He is passionate about data-driven decision making and decentralised data solutions which scale with the shifting needs.

Peter Malina

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:55:44 +0000

Google Developer Expert, Gopher, CI/CD specialist

Pavel Holec

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:10:44 +0000

iOS developer @ kiwi.com for 3 years. Graduated from Brno MUNI and FIT, shifted from movie and video games industry towards UI facing software engineering. Spends free time hiking, dancing, bouldering or guilty pleasure video game or movie nights.

Zaneta Kucarova

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:00:31 +0000

Work and write about UX Research. Recently Sr. UX Researcher @ Christian Dior Couture. Based in Paris.

Zameer Razack

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:59:59 +0000

Yuri Nezdemkovski

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:58:23 +0000

Full Stack Javascript Developer

Yed Podtrzitko

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:57:12 +0000

I [Stockholm Syndrome] computers. Making backends during day, games during night.

Václav Vidoň

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:56:28 +0000

Working as a mobile test automation engineer for Kiwi.com in Brno, Czech Republic.

Tobiáš Potoček

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:55:33 +0000

Tobiáš is an Engineering Manager at Kiwi.com, a global travel tech leader based in the Czech Republic. With a passion for improving engineering processes and solution quality, Tobiáš leads teams responsible for delivering a seamless booking experience across web and mobile platforms. Tobiáš also rolled out Kiwi.com's first-ever career framework for engineering.

Stanislav Tkachenko

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:51:41 +0000

Šimon Javora

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:50:54 +0000

Robin Cussol

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:50:07 +0000

Staff Engineer @ Kiwi.com, but you can call me doc too. https://www.robincussol.com/subscribe/

Petr Šlapal

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:49:27 +0000

Pavel Zak

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:48:55 +0000

Ondřej Veselý

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:48:16 +0000

Developer and data engineer at Kiwi.com, lecturer and founder of FlowerChecker.

Norbert Danisik

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:46:41 +0000

Natália Sedláková

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:45:16 +0000

Nagy Bence

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:39:40 +0000

I have approximate knowledge of many things.

Miroslav Rozenberg

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:37:45 +0000

To som ja

Miloslav Homer

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:37:06 +0000

Application Security Engineer at Kiwi.com

Miloš Vyletel

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:35:01 +0000

principal engineer @ kiwi.com born and raised in Slovakia graduated from Brno University of Technology in 2009 currently living south of Brno bridging business and tech for fun and profit

Mikhail Ryzhov

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:34:19 +0000

Michal Valoušek

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:33:39 +0000

Mecenáš medu.

Michal Cyprian

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:32:51 +0000

I'm Michal, an Engineering Lead at Kiwi.com, a leading global travel tech company headquartered in the Czech Republic. I am passionate about solving challenging business problems using the latest technology and leading engineering teams. The combination of my engineering and leadership skills enables me to do what I enjoy most—learning new technologies and sharing insights with fellow engineers. Additionally, I am involved in organizing 'KEtchUp,' which are regular community meetups for developers in Košice, Slovakia. As one of the organizers responsible for the content, I contribute to enhancing the knowledge-sharing in the engineering community.

Michaela Martišová

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:32:01 +0000

Matus Labanc

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:30:44 +0000

Matej Krcek

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:29:44 +0000

Martina Ivaničová

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:28:54 +0000

Passionate about getting her hands dirty with new technology, though always striving to see a happy user at the end of the journey.

Martin Zlámal

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:27:42 +0000

Fullstask JS programmer nomading around the world (literally). Open-source FTW! ❤️

Martin Tomeš

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:26:22 +0000

Martin Krcek

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:25:35 +0000

Google Mentor for Start-ups & VoiceBot Evangelist, designer and GDE for Google Assistants.

Martin Halík

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:24:17 +0000

Christian missionaire (trying to be), Product Design at Kiwi.com and Founder at Ents.co

Martin Andrysík

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:23:44 +0000

Mário Hunka

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:22:16 +0000

I code and I know stuff.

Marian Hurta

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:19:37 +0000

Lukáš Vojt

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:18:12 +0000

Lukas Kyzlik

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:17:18 +0000

Libor Šeda

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:15:59 +0000

Lenka Kováčová

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:13:46 +0000

Ladislav Vasek

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:13:03 +0000

Internal Community & University Relations Coordinator @Kiwi.com

Katre Koppel

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:12:14 +0000

UX Researcher @ Kiwi.com, Anthropologist & Collaborator @ antropoloogia.ee

Kátia Nakamura

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:11:06 +0000

From Brazil 🇧🇷 Based in Berlin 🇩🇪 Computer Scientist 🎓 Engineering Lead | Backend Dev ❤ Travel, photography, technology and leadership

Katerina Ščavnická

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:10:06 +0000

Kateřina Ščavnická, known as Kejty, is an Engineering Lead at Kiwi.com with a passion for exploring the latest technology, driving innovation, and making data processes efficient and valuable. Her dedication to detail and persistent approach makes her a strong advocate for data governance and observability, where she applies product thinking to elevate data as a strategic asset. Known for her vibrant and engaging personality, Kejty loves public speaking, sharing knowledge, and engaging with communities to broaden her perspectives on both technical and cultural dimensions of the tech landscape.

Kamil Vávra

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:09:27 +0000

Jona Azizaj

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:08:36 +0000

DevRel @GoodData_developers 🥑

Jiri Necas

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:07:54 +0000

Employer Branding Manager/ Tech Community Manager at Productboard

Jaroslav Kubíček

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:07:23 +0000

Janka Mertiňáková

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:06:18 +0000

Jana Vargovcikova

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:05:35 +0000

Data Cleaning Lady | Analytics Engineer at Kiwi.com

Jana Brnáková

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:04:46 +0000

An editor and staff writer for the Kiwi.com Stories travel magazine

Jan Václavík

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:03:30 +0000

Software engineer at Productboard. Enjoys working remotely, climbing, and writing about traveling. https://twitter.com/janvaclavik

Jan Toman

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:02:03 +0000

I am UXer who enjoys product management and design systems.

Jan Masarik

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:00:14 +0000

Jan Klíma

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:59:38 +0000

Jan Bleha

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:58:25 +0000

Jan Bleha, aka Honza combines his formal education in computer science with enthusiasm to connect people. He has been working for Kiwi.com for almost 7 years leading its technological community activities including organizing hackathons, meetups, conferences, and also communicating online the company's technological news.

Jakub Wolf

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:52:22 +0000

Giorgia Cavicchia

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:51:44 +0000

Passionate about travel writing and nature photography. Brno-based. In love with the North. She blogs on https://pickaplacegetlost.com

furbo

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:50:26 +0000

Call me Furbo. I enjoy testing, test automation, teaching and buliding LEGO.

Eliška Čejpová

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:48:13 +0000

Dražen Perić

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:46:55 +0000

Infrastructure Platform Engineer @ Kiwi.com

Dmitry Dygalo

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:46:08 +0000

Technical Team Lead in kiwi.com. Prague, Czech Republic

Dimitri Herrero

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:45:01 +0000

Dávid Mikuš

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:44:28 +0000

Daniel Spitzer

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:43:57 +0000

Dan Vybíral

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:42:49 +0000

code.kiwi.com

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:41:46 +0000

Tech community behind Kiwi.com. | Newsletter 👉 http://go.kiwi.com/subscribe | Events calendar 👉 https://code.kiwi.com/events

Barbora Zemanova

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:38:52 +0000

Barbora Hanousková

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:30:07 +0000

Professional daydreamer, occasional poet and a little bit of everything | UX Writer and ex-editor of code.kiwi.com

Andrej Makovický

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:23:10 +0000

Head of Search at Kiwi.com

Alica Karkusova

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:19:54 +0000

Aliaksandra Arutsiunian

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:17:54 +0000

Traveling ✈️ Modern technologies 📲 Mobile photography 📸

Alex Alexeev

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:17:10 +0000

JavaScript/React/GraphQL developer at @codekiwicom

Alena Osipova

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:16:08 +0000

🖖🏼Tech Community Manager passionate about community gatherings, speaking, writing, edu projects and workshops.
✈️Rooting for Python Community @ Kiwi.com
🎙Serial meetup organizer🐍 Learning Python 🍻 Beer geek

Alan Whitfield

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:11:35 +0000

Copywriter at Kiwi.com

Adam Janiš

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:59:44 +0000

Aaron Collier

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:57:22 +0000

Educator, editor, elucidator.

Alvaro Duran Barata

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:59:14 +0000

Alvaro is a Python developer with a unique blend of expertise in finance, software engineering, and data. With a Master's degree in Finance and a background in Physics, Alvaro has a robust foundation in understanding the interplay between finance and technology. As a backend developer, Alvaro has a track record of delivering impactful projects with a focus on reliability, evolvability, and thorough testing.

Vladimir Končar

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:08:15 +0000

Vladimir Končar is a designer and entrepreneur currently leading design strategy in the Czech travel platform Kiwi.com as a VP of design and research. He’s been assembling experience over the last two decades with global brands and startups. He co-founded two companies, the digital agency Revolucija, merged with Five.agency (Endava), and insurtech company Amodo.eu acquired by Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT). He leads the IxDA Croatia initiative dedicated to promoting interaction design and advancing design practices in Croatia’s local community. Vladimir designed and directed award-winning digital experiences, and his work has been featured in renowned magazines and books.

Šimon Hanák

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:08:09 +0000

I am "a Kiwi"! I joined the company already 7 years ago and went through a challenging but fruitful journey. I have a dog Brigid who often supports me and our HR team in the office. I am a recruiter who loves connecting with people and hearing their stories. When I am not out there on LinkedIn, though, I spend my time listening to or playing music, walking out with Brigid, or exploring digital experiences in games or on Netflix.

Peter Matta

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:08:07 +0000

Senior Software Engineer at Kiwi.com I am an advocate of best Software Engineering practices with an excitement about the Software Craftsmanship and all things that make the software better. Besides that I love to help others to get excited about these topics as much as I can, either here at Kiwi, or at the university where I teach OOP.

Milan Seitler

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:59 +0000

Product designer with 10+ years of experience. Takes care of design system called Orbit in Kiwi.com. Fan of simplicity and intuitive user interfaces.

Natália Račák Vajdová

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:59 +0000

Natal works as a QA Engineer/Tester at kiwi.com. Her passion is Cypress, JavaScript and discovering new types of testing. She will talk about how she got into the IT world two years ago, what her journey was like from a junior to a moderator in such a short time, what she went through so that you don't have to and where to start if you want to become a wanted tester.

Martin Ratolístka

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:52 +0000

Martin was one of the first employees at Kiwi.com, and founded three major departments, Business Development, Data and Automation and Customer Support Systems, in the process. Today, in his current role, his mission is to secure the smoothest processing of the customer’s orders and ensure we always book the cheapest possible price, thus making travel more accessible to everyone.

Max Polezhaev

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:52 +0000

Senior Software Engineer from the FinTech Tribe at Kiwi.com.

Michal Banaš

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:52 +0000

Michal is a talented QA Engineer with expertise in Cypress and JavaScript. He thrives on automation, visual tests, and debugging, ensuring software quality with precision while also exploring new technologies like Playwright. Outside of work, he is a passionate photographer and a fan of natural wine.

Lenka Jánošová

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:43 +0000

iOS Software Engineer who helps to improve user experience in Search Chapter of Kiwi iOS mobile app.In love with reading books, painting, traveling and searching for cheap flight tickets which is definitely my cup of coffee.

Jan Škrášek

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:35 +0000

Jan likes coding, besides that, he does more coding and he spends his free time with additional coding. When Jan doesn't code, he sleeps or watches coding videos. During the hard times, he watches Star Trek or Star Wars. As a former backend developer, he has created Nextras Orm, an open-sourced database library stack. At Kiwi.com, he takes care about Orbit Compose - design system library and does the platform work.

Fareyd Bonnett

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:34 +0000

Fareyd Bonnett is an Internal Communications Manager at Kiwi.com. He is an expert in English, public speaking, events organization, and teaching. He has spoken at conferences about Kiwi.com's internal covid response as well as about how Kiwi.com's different internal communications channels and tools, including slack.

David Szkuta

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:27 +0000

Hi, I'm David, I work as a Software Developer in Kiwi.com in the Data Acquisition team. My job appears to me like a set of puzzles and challenges which I love about it. Generally, I'm focused on backed technologies which include API frameworks (especially Python ones), Docker, database technologies, etc. Besides tech stuff, I usually go for a jog or bike ride or play some games.

Anja Bošnjak

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:26 +0000

Anja has more than six years of experience as a product designer working on several B2B and B2C products, mainly on the US market. Recently, she started working for Kiwi.com as a designer in the Engagement team. Improvements can be on every corner, and we just need to listen to our users. She is also a Lego brick fanatic. She loves to explore new places and travel around the world, spend time with her dog Lord, and design new tattoos for herself. She is inspired by interior design, and genuinely believes that it is always the right time to buy new furniture.

Boris Borovic

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:26 +0000

As a lover of technology from an early age, he started programming in elementary school, and continued through competitions and first projects. After a 3-year career in software development, he moved to the role of Product Manager at Five, where for 3 years he led the US & EU team behind the world-famous Rosette Stone products. For the past 2 years, he has been a Senior Product Manager at Kiwi.com, where he combines work and personal passion in building the best flight search experience in the world. He deeply believes in a hands-on approach to every aspect of product development and is constantly working on upskilling himself and the people he works with. He uses his free time to travel, play sports and follow the global economic and tech scene.

Alžbeta Martišová

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:19 +0000

Alzbeta Martisova is a Treasury professional currently working in a fast-growing travel-tech company. She grew up in Slovakia, where she graduated with honors from the University of Zilina in the field of Air Transport. After her studies, she moved to Brno in the Czech Republic where she gathered experience in international corporations. Thanks to her adventurous spirit, it didn’t take long for her to accept the challenge and became a member of a perspective start-up company, Kiwi.com (formerly Skypicker). For the last 7 years she has been helping to build a strong and efficient Treasury department within Kiwi.com, where she holds the position of Head of Treasury.

Anestis Karasaridis

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:19 +0000

Anestis Karasaridis is a QA Engineer with over 8 years of experience in software testing. He has been working at Kiwi.com since July 2022, contributing to test coverage of the FinTech services developed by the company. Anestis specializes in GUI test automation using Python and has expertise in various testing tools and frameworks such as pytest, Playwright, Selenium and Robot Framework. In the past, Anestis has delivered lectures on test writing, locator strategies and test development using Playwright. Besides QA, Anestis is enthusiastic about applying computational methodologies to research topics in the humanities, loves boxing and Muay Thai, and is great fan of black metal music.

Aleksandr Sulimov

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:18 +0000

Aleksandr Sulimov - Backend engineer for Account & Subscription tribe at Kiwi.com Aleksandr is a seasoned backend developer with a background in embedded development. He enjoys optimizing code and has a strong understanding of Python and the Asyncio library. As a Python developer on the Account & Subscription team at Kiwi.com | Find Cheap Flights & Discover New Destinations , he maintains authentication and user data services. Aleksandr is also an active contributor to open-source projects. He is passionate about backend development and is eager to share his expertise with others at the conference.

Stanislav Komanec

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:11 +0000

He joined the team as a backend developer in 2015. Since then, Stano has worked on many key projects. To make the best use of his experience and lessons learned, he established Kiwi.com’s platform team.

Tibor Mikita

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:07:11 +0000

Engineering Lead @ kiwi.com
born and raised in Slovakia
graduated from Brno University of Technology in 2019 with master's degree in software development
currently living in Prague (and still searching for next destination)
getting into process orchestration
coffee enthusiast, football fan, PS5 owner, bike rider, nature explorer

Kateřina Raszka

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:57:00 +0000

Working in the space where tech touches real-life moments and where pixels meet people – I am a tech community professional. I thrive on the energy of meaningful communication, making processes better, writing fun texts, petting dogs, using colourful lipsticks and eating cakes.

Boris Petrenko

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:52:49 +0000

Boris loves solving complex problems with simple solutions, building basically anything in Rust and ridiculously deep squats. His work includes crafting performant web applications that scale, setting up robust static analysis and CI pipelines as well as helping teams deliver their projects efficiently.