Václav Novotný is a founder and pragmatic AI-focused engineering leader with 7+ years of experience transforming payment and web platforms into production-grade, measurable AI systems. As the founder of Headers he helps edtech, e-commerce and agritech teams replace costly generic SaaS with bespoke AI solutions that include built-in evaluation pipelines and managed delivery. Previously as CTO at GoPay he led the migration from monoliths to microservices and steered his teams through the shift to AI-assisted development, combining hands-on backend and frontend oversight with operational rigor. Known for shipping real workflow tools (not demo chatbots), he prioritizes measurable impact and cost-efficiency over hype. Based in London with roots in Czechia, he pairs deep systems experience—from PHP-era scaling to modern orchestration—with a founder’s eye for where AI creates genuine business value.
7 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
not finished, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Computer Engineering, not finished, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Computer Engineering at Czech Technical University in Prague
Mathematics, IT, Physics, Mathematics, IT, Physics at České reálné gymnázium
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