Summary
Petr Vala is an IT leader with a decade of hands-on experience managing infrastructure and support for R&D environments, currently serving as Section Manager Information Technology at Marelli Automotive Lighting in Jihlava. He combines deep operational knowledge—backup systems (NetApp, Data Protector), VMware virtualization, SCCM deployments and asset management—with a practical background in HW/SW procurement and user account administration. Earlier roles blended analytics and process improvement, including SSRS reporting and participation in data warehouse and OEE projects, showing he can translate business needs into technical solutions. A former IT trainer, he brings strong communication skills and a knack for teaching complex Microsoft technologies to diverse audiences. Based between Amsterdam and the Czech Republic, Petr is comfortable operating across international contexts and bridging R&D and IT operations. Colleagues would note his pragmatic “think different” approach coupled with steady delivery under production pressures.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
ZŠ Kollárova, Jihlava
Ing., Information Technology, Ing., Information Technology at University of Economics, Prague
Obchodní akademie Jihlava
English