About

Cloudpeakify: an engineering-first Google Cloud & AI partner.

Founded in 2023 by Richard Skacel. We help teams design and run cloud, data, and AI platforms with measurable impact.

About us

Cloudpeakify was founded by Richard Skacel in 2023 as an engineering-first Google Cloud & AI partner. We help teams build cloud platforms, data & AI solutions, and operations with measurable impact.

Our DNA

We combine enterprise experience with startup speed. We deliver in iterations, bring best practices from the Google Cloud ecosystem, and track the business impact.

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Why us
  • Hands-on expertise in Google Cloud, Azure and VMware
  • Transparent delivery model with clear KPIs
  • Partnership mindset: we work as part of your team
  • Knowledge transfer and mentoring for internal teams
Certifications Google Cloud PCA · Azure Architect · VMware
15+ yrs enterprise IT
50+ projects delivered
EMEA regional footprint
Founder profile

Bc. Richard Skacel

Cloud Solutions Architect · Google Advantage Partner at Cloudpeakify

Prague 15+ years in enterprise IT Google Cloud PCA

Richard leads Cloudpeakify as an architect who blends strategy, delivery and operations. He designs cloud platforms for fintech, retail and enterprise clients, helping teams put Google Cloud, data and AI to work.

15+ years hands-on enterprise experience
70+ projects cloud, data, automation
Google Cloud PCA certified architect

Core expertise

  • Cloud & virtualisation: Google Cloud Platform, VMware, hybrid architectures
  • Automation & DevOps: Terraform, Ansible, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines
  • Observability & operations: Prometheus, Grafana, FinOps & Operations
  • AI & ML stack: Vertex AI, open-source LLMs, MLOps workflows
  • Security & IAM: GCP IAM, Active Directory, least-privilege design

Current focus

  • LLM pipelines on GCP – RAG architectures using Vertex AI and open-source models
  • Workflow automation in TypeScript – AI assistants for operations teams
  • MLOps enablement – CI/CD for ML models, dataset versioning, validation
  • Model customisation – optimised GPU/TPU workloads for internal applications

Technology landscape

Google Cloud Microsoft Azure VMware Vertex AI LLM orchestration Python PowerShell Storage & backup Restore workflows Solution design Network security Firewalls

Certifications & education

  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA)
  • VMware VCP · Azure Architect Expert · ITIL v3
  • Training in FinOps, security and project leadership
  • BSc Applied Informatics – University of Ostrava

Career timeline

  • 2023 – present Cloudpeakify · Founder & Principal Architect

    Leads cloud transformations, landing zones, data platforms and FinOps & Operations models for enterprise and scale-up teams.

  • 2023 NNIT · Senior Customer Architect

    Trusted advisor in regulated industries, overseeing architecture, security and incident response.

  • 2019 – 2022 TietoEvry · Lead Dedicated Customer Architect

    Shaped cloud roadmaps and modernised services across Azure, GCP and VMware estates.

  • 2010 – 2019 OKIN BPS / Verizon · OneCloud Service Architect

    Designed and delivered VMware infrastructure, automation, DR and security policies for global customers.

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