Petr Svihlik

VP of Engineering | Cloud Transformation Leader | Developer Advocate 

As VP of Engineering at Kentico, Petr Švihlík leads the charge in cloud transformation and engineering excellence, ensuring Kentico stays at the forefront of innovation. With a career spanning over 15 years in software development, DevRel, and engineering leadership, he has built and guided world-class teams to create powerful, scalable, and developer-friendly solutions. 

Petr's journey with Kentico began in 2007 as a software engineer, where he quickly progressed into leadership roles, driving developer experience, open-source initiatives, and strategic technical direction. His expertise in .NET, cloud architecture, and agile methodologies has played a key role in shaping Kentico’s technology roadmap. After a stint at Microsoft, where he worked on Azure Communication Services, Petr returned to Kentico, embodying the mantra: "Once Kentico, always Kentico." 

Passionate about engineering culture, mentorship, and innovation, Petr is committed to empowering developers and fostering a collaborative tech ecosystem. He regularly shares insights on developer experience, API design, and engineering leadership. 

📍 Location: Brno, Czech Republic 
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