Viktor Bulanek

Co-Founder

Brno, South Moravia, Czechia23 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Founder of Penetrify.cloud, innovating cloud security.
  • 15+ years of leadership in fintech and energy tech.
  • Expert in scalable architecture and AI-driven solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Security Architect with extensive experience in Fintech and AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud SecurityPenetration TestingDevops & Ci/cdMicroservices ArchitecturePlatform ArchitectureAws InfrastructureSoftware Architecture

Other Skills

IT StrategyDirector levelCloud ConsultingRust (Programming Language)CybersecurityAmazon Web Services (AWS)Python (Programming Language)CTO LeadershipAI/Machine LearningAWS SecurityRed Team OperationsPython / Node.jsTechnical RoadmappingMVP DeliverySecurity

About

🚀 I build systems that work at scale - and now I make sure they’re secure. Currently building Penetrify.cloud, an autonomous AI red team that performs continuous penetration testing for cloud infrastructure, APIs, and IoT platforms. 🔐 Instead of the outdated annual pentest cycle, we enable 24/7 AI-driven security validation embedded directly into CI/CD pipelines. ⸻ 🧑‍💻 Before Penetrify I spent 15+ years as a CTO and engineering leader delivering production systems across multiple industries: • Fintech - Creative Dock (Sygnum Bank, Groupe Mutuel, NN) • EnergyTech - Wattstor, Allye (battery storage & renewable optimization) • IoT platforms Along the way I have: ⚙️ Scaled engineering teams from 3 → 30+ engineers 🏗 Migrated monoliths to microservices 📡 Built real-time telemetry platforms processing millions of data points 💰 Managed multi-million-dollar technology budgets ⸻ 🧠 What I bring to the table A combination of deep hands-on engineering and strategic technology leadership. Technical stack • Python • Rust • Node.js • AWS • Terraform • Kubernetes Experience ✔ Turnaround CTO roles ✔ Greenfield product builds ✔ Scaling engineering organizations ✔ Aligning technology strategy with business outcomes ⸻ 🎓 Education MSc in IT Security & Computer Systems Masaryk University ⸻ 💬 Open to conversations about ☁️ Cloud security 🤖 AI-driven penetration testing 🏗 Scalable architecture 👥 Building high-performance engineering teams ⸻ 📩 Contact Email: bulanekv@gmail.com 🌐 www.penetrify.cloud

Experience

23 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Penetrify.cloud

Founder & CTO

Oct 2025Present · 6 mos

  • Building the world's first fully autonomous AI red team for continuous cloud security testing.
  • Penetrify.cloud deploys AI-driven agents that think like human hackers — mapping attack surfaces, chaining vulnerabilities, exploiting them, and delivering production-ready code fixes — all running 24/7 within your development workflow.
  • What we're solving: Traditional penetration testing is expensive ($15K–$50K+ per engagement), periodic (once or twice a year), and leaves massive gaps in security coverage. Penetrify makes continuous, real-world security testing affordable and accessible — starting at $50/month.
  • Key capabilities:
  • Autonomous AI agents that replicate real attacker tactics across APIs, cloud infrastructure, and IoT platforms
  • Native CI/CD integration — every commit, PR, and deployment is continuously tested (GitHub, GitLab, cloud environments)
  • Production-ready remediation code delivered alongside every finding
  • Actionable, verified findings only — no false positive noise
  • Built on 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture (AWS), IoT security, and enterprise-grade systems across fintech, energy tech, and insurtech.
  • Recognized as Best AI Penetration Testing Platform in Central Europe (2026).
  • Tech stack: Python, Rust, AWS, AI/ML agents
  • 🔗 www.penetrify.cloud
Platform ArchitectureIT StrategyDirector levelCloud ConsultingRust (Programming Language)Penetration Testing+8

Allye

Director of Software Engineering

Apr 2025Jan 2026 · 9 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom · Remote

  • Led software development for an innovative battery energy storage system (BESS) project utilizing second-life batteries from electric vehicles, combining hands-on technical leadership with strategic direction.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Designed and implemented complete cloud architecture for IoT data collection and processing using AWS IoT Core, Lambda, and serverless infrastructure
  • Built real-time monitoring and control web application for battery energy storage systems with advanced analytics and fleet management capabilities
  • Developed remote IoT device management system enabling secure over-the-air updates and configuration management
  • Established data pipeline architecture using InfluxDB for time-series data processing and historical analysis
  • Led small engineering team while maintaining active hands-on development role in critical system components
  • Created technical documentation and architecture specifications for investor presentations
Platform ArchitectureDevOps & CI/CDDirector levelAWS InfrastructureSoftware ArchitectureMicroservices Architecture+3

Wattstor

Head of Software Development

Aug 2022Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Brno, South Moravia, Czechia · Hybrid

  • Served in an executive capacity leading all aspects of software development for battery energy storage technology platform, delivering enterprise-grade monitoring and control solutions.
  • Executive Accomplishments:
  • Recruited, built, and led a high-performing development organization from the ground up
  • Established technical vision and roadmap aligned with board-level business strategy
  • Transformed MVP prototypes into scalable enterprise products through strategic refactoring and architecture redesign
  • Designed and implemented high-availability infrastructure supporting mission-critical energy storage operations
  • Developed comprehensive dashboard applications with real-time data visualization and fleet analytics
  • Led monthly executive planning sessions and represented technology in steering committee meetings
DevOps & CI/CDDirector levelAWS InfrastructureMicroservices ArchitecturePython (Programming Language)Security+3

Sufio

Chief Technology Officer

May 2022Aug 2022 · 3 mos · Bratislava, Slovakia · Hybrid

  • Directed all technology operations as the senior technology executive, responsible for architectural vision and platform strategy for e-commerce invoicing SaaS platform.
Platform ArchitectureDevOps & CI/CDDirector levelSoftware ArchitectureMicroservices ArchitecturePython / Node.js+5

Algofy

Founder and CTO

Mar 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · Brno, South Moravia, Czechia

DevOps & CI/CDAWS InfrastructureMicroservices ArchitecturePython / Node.jsPython (Programming Language)Technical Roadmapping

Joyspot solutions

Chief Technology Officer

Aug 2020Apr 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos · Brno, South Moravia, Czechia

  • Founded and led the technology organization as a startup executive, with comprehensive responsibility for all technical aspects of the business.
  • Executive Leadership:
  • Defined technology strategy and established technical architecture from inception
  • Led full product lifecycle from concept through development to market launch
  • Managed all aspects of platform development, security implementation, and technology selection
  • Directed development of multiple platforms including fintech solution “Zapomenute miliardy” and social platform “Happygram”
  • Implemented scalable microservices architecture with modern cloud infrastructure
  • Projects:
  • Zapomenute Miliardy - https://www.zapomenutemiliardy.cz/
  • Happygram
  • Tuseca - https://tuseca.com/
DevOps & CI/CDAWS InfrastructureMicroservices ArchitectureFintech & InsurtechPython / Node.jsPython (Programming Language)+4

Metait

Software Development Consultant

Jul 2020Feb 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Brno, South Moravia, Czech Republic

DevOps & CI/CDAWS InfrastructureMicroservices ArchitectureFintech & InsurtechPython / Node.jsMVP Delivery+3

Creative dock

Chief Technology Officer

Jan 2019May 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos · Prague, Czechia · Hybrid

  • Served as the senior technology executive for an innovation company, leading fintech and insurtech development across multiple international markets.
  • Executive Achievements:
  • Established and scaled technology office in Brno from founding to full operation
  • Provided technical leadership for multiple enterprise clients across Swiss, Dutch and Czech markets
  • Directed IT feasibility studies and technical architecture for numerous fintech and insurtech initiatives
  • Led implementation of enterprise-grade systems for major clients including Sygnum, Brinker, Groupe Mutuel, and NN
  • Implemented Scrum methodology across multiple development teams
Microservices ArchitecturePython / Node.jsPython (Programming Language)Agile & SCRUM

Deutsche bank

2 roles

Technical and Release Leader

Promoted

Jul 2014Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

  • As a Technical Leader, I am the technical design authority and I am responsible for agreeing and controlling the technical architecture, determining the technical environments and coordinating technical activities in the team, as well as managing global teams and virtual teams. I am also responsible for reporting to senior management and collaborating with the product owner. I participate in all phases of the project including initial negotiations, design, implementation, testing and maintenance.
  • I am also maintaining a technical roadmap and establishing standards, processes and quality.
  • I am also working in Release Leader role where I am responsible for the content of monthly releases and for preparing of UAT versions for IBM mainframe.
  • Currently, I am coordinating 5 projects covering approx. 25 people.
  • Still also actively working as a senior developer (C/C++, Java, Oracle, AIX/Linux).
  • I have experience with working near-shore or onsite on various projects in Germany.

External Developer, Analyst and Release Leader

Jul 2008Jul 2014 · 6 yrs · Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

  • Decision Engine is sub-project of Credit Engines for International bank. It is a kernel-based solution to the automated computation of Probability of Default and Expected Loss leads to an objective and standardised credit decision.
  • I support this sub-project in a C++ programmer and analyst role. The main scope of work is incident resolution (bug fixing, performance issue, reporting about a behavior), processing of change requests (implementation of new functionality – portfolio pricing, Basel II, Basel III, collateral coverage) and preparing local versions for testing. I am also working in the Release Leader role, where I handle the content of monthly releases and prepare UAT versions for IBM mainframe.
  • I also participate in the development of tools and scripts used for Decision Engine development and work with them.
  • Another sub-project is as a translator, which generates C-language code from language and is similar to the native language. It is used by non-IT persons for the configuration of Decision Engine kernel.
  • An important aspect of my work is communication with customers.
Microservices ArchitecturePython / Node.jsPython (Programming Language)Agile & SCRUM

Logica

Senior Developer

Jul 2008Dec 2018 · 10 yrs 5 mos · District Brno-City, Czech Republic

Systek

Software Developer

Dec 2005Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos · District Brno-City, Czech Republic

  • Systek is outsourcing company which cooperates on projects for company Antron. Atron is German company which develops software and hardware for transportation industry.
  • During this period I was responsible for several projects. Most important project was development of new vending machine for selling tickets. I collaborated on development of control process and on communication protocols with external devices which were connected by Ethernet.
  • I was also responsible for development of logging library, internationalization daemon with client and shell scripts for machine installation and updates.

Pears health cyber

Software Developer

Apr 2003Nov 2005 · 2 yrs 7 mos · District Brno-City, Czech Republic

  • Main business of PHC is development of software and internet services for pharmaceutical industry, distributors and their communication with physicians and apothecaries.
  • I was responsible for development of software and scripts for data processing and I also worked on intranet development.
Cybersecurity

Masaryk university

External teacher

Sep 2002Dec 2005 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Brno

  • I was responsible for teaching of several groups during semester. It was part time job for me.
  • Seminars – Introduction to the C language
  • C++ programming

Education

Masarykova univerzita

Master — IT Security and Computer systems

Jan 1999Jan 2005

Gymnázium Ústí nad Labem

Jan 1992Jan 1999

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