About Me – Stanislav Podlešák | DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Technology for me isn't just work – it's a space for innovation, a tool for change, and a way to create real business value. When designing secure cloud architectures, implementing DevOps principles, or leading technical teams, I always seek the intersection between technical precision and practical impact.

I enjoy solving complex challenges with elegant solutions. Through deep technical expertise and a creative approach, I help companies navigate the complexity of modern infrastructure – whether it's system optimization, deployment automation, or supporting teams in adopting DevOps culture.

💼 Current Position

As Head of Operations & Infrastructure at Creative Dock, I lead four key teams: L2 Support, DevOps Clan, Infrastructure Engineering, and Asset Management – a total of 19 people. My role is to ensure these teams collaborate effectively and collectively fulfill the company's strategic goals.

The DevOps Clan focuses on cloud services and automation.

Infrastructure Engineering manages both our and our clients' on-premise infrastructure – including its modernization and security.

Asset Management handles hardware, software, licenses, and resource optimization.

L2 Support ensures monitoring, ticket management, and SLA compliance. I lead the team with an emphasis on competency development and professional growth.

I'm responsible for budgets, recruitment, mentoring, and the strategic direction of the teams. I serve as a communication bridge between operations and management, especially in collaboration with the IT CTO. Long-term, I focus on operational excellence, security, innovation, and a culture of collaboration across the entire organization.

🎓 Expertise and Experience

Over 10 years of experience in enterprise IT and DevOps
Expert in multi-cloud environments: AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud
Specialization in Zero Trust architectures and compliance-driven security
Extensive experience with migrations and infrastructure modernization
Strong focus on automation, CI/CD, and container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)

🧰 Work Approach

I combine technical precision with business thinking. I help companies modernize infrastructure, implement secure-by-design principles, and create automation that scales with their needs.

I use tools such as Terraform, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Puppet, always tailored to specific requirements and environments.

🌐 Additional Experience

I focus on designing highly available systems, cloud migrations, and automating every aspect of infrastructure – with an emphasis on reliability, security, and performance.

🎵 Outside of Work

I find balance in music, gaming, and smart home technology. I play bass guitar in a folk-rock band, immerse myself in gaming worlds, and experiment with IoT in my cottage in Lisovice, which serves as my laboratory for home automation.

📬 Contact

Interested in my experience? I enjoy projects at the intersection of cloud architecture, security automation, and infrastructure modernization. Reach out to me at [email protected] or via LinkedIn.