Summary
Richard Kureš is a seasoned software leader with 11 years in finance technology and over two decades of hands-on programming experience, currently serving as Vice President and FX Platform Java Lead Developer at Barclays in Prague. He combines strong Java and SQL expertise with C/C++ foundations and a background in theoretical biology and computer science, enabling analytical problem-solving across complex trading systems. Previously he led delivery teams and long-term development at Barclays Investment Bank and TDP Ltd., driving requirements analysis, software design, and project management. Known for a pragmatic, imaginative approach—reflecting his motto that problems are solvable with creativity—he bridges deep technical craft with team leadership to deliver resilient, production-grade platforms.
11 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, 1996/1997, Computer Science, 1996/1997 at Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Mgr, Theoretical Biology, 1998/1999, Mgr, Theoretical Biology, 1998/1999 at Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science
japonština, Czech, English, němčína, Russian, Slovenian