About Me
I am an associate professor with over 25 years of professional experience across academia, technology sectors, and entrepreneurship. My work focuses on software engineering, data science, and machine learning, with a passion for applying these fields to solve complex challenges in the software industry and drive innovation through startups.
Expertise
Machine Learning
Software Analysis
Empirical Software Engineering
Data Science
Requirements Engineering
Object-oriented Modeling (UML)
Entrepreneurship
Startup Consulting
Current Roles
- Associate Professor and Researcher at Tomas Bata University in Zlín (since 2006)
- Senior Research Fellow at Universität Wien | University of Vienna (since June 2024)
- Co-founder and Strategist at Silhavy s.r.o. (since 1999)
Entrepreneurial Experience
As a passionate entrepreneur, I have been involved in several startup ventures:
- Co-founder of AutoRevue.cz - A successful online platform for automotive news and reviews
- Founder of OpenPublish.eu - An innovative solution in the publishing industry
CzechInvest Mentoring Role
As an expert at CzechInvest, I contribute to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic. My responsibilities include:
- Evaluating and supporting innovative startup projects
- Providing expert advice on technology and software engineering to emerging companies
- Helping bridge the gap between academia and industry to drive economic growth
Research Interests
- Application of machine learning to software engineering
- Experimental software engineering
- Data analysis and its application
- Electronic voting systems
- Innovation strategies for tech startups
Publications
Author of numerous academic publications, including work on software engineering or predictive modelling. For a complete list, please visit my Google Scholar Profile.