We are an engineering team blending cloud, data and AI into production-ready outcomes.
Cloudpeakify was founded by Richard Skácel to give companies a partner with deep technical expertise and relentless focus on measurable results. From the first workshop to run, we stay alongside your team.
Our DNA
We merge enterprise experience with startup speed. We deliver in iterations, bring best practices from the Google Cloud ecosystem and always track the business impact.
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Bc. Richard Skácel
Cloud Solutions Architect · Google Advantage Partner at Cloudpeakify
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.
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
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
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2023 – present
Cloudpeakify · Founder & Principal Architect
Leads cloud transformations, landing zones, data platforms and FinOps & Operations models for enterprise and scale-up teams.
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2023
NNIT · Senior Customer Architect
Trusted advisor in regulated industries, overseeing architecture, security and incident response.
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2019 – 2022
TietoEvry · Lead Dedicated Customer Architect
Shaped cloud roadmaps and modernised services across Azure, GCP and VMware estates.
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2010 – 2019
OKIN BPS / Verizon · OneCloud Service Architect
Designed and delivered VMware infrastructure, automation, DR and security policies for global customers.
How my brain maps out
Clients ask what I actually do. Now it looks like a cloud control center with clear tracks instead of neon chaos.
Richard Skácel
Architect who sips serverless for breakfast and debugs roadtrip playlists on the way to client workshops.
Cloud & strategy
- Landing zone playbooks for GCP + Azure
- M&A integration & hybrid reference architectures
- Roadmaps with measurable business KPI
Platform engineering
- GitOps, golden pipelines, self-service platforms
- SLO/SLA design & full-stack observability
- Operating GKE, Anthos, Terraform, Crossplane
Data & AI
- BigQuery, Looker, Vertex AI, Gemini
- LLM guardrails, governance, secure RAG
- Use-case backlog: forecasting, assistants, MLOps
FinOps & economics
- Cost modelling, unit economics, chargeback/showback
- Guardrails for CFOs and engineering leads
- "No, AI projects aren’t free" dashboards
Security & run
- Zero Trust, IAM, policy-as-code
- Incident response playbooks, chaos drills
- Audit readiness for regulated industries
People & storytelling
- Enablement for infra & data squads
- Remote leadership across time zones
- Humour in release notes is non-negotiable
Bonus skill: I can explain the difference between Anthos and anime without slides. Instant ice-breaker at tech meetups.
The founder’s background
Richard Skácel has spent 15+ years in IT. Starting as an infrastructure engineer, he later led cloud transformations for banking, retail and manufacturing. Certified as Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Architect and VMware specialist, he understands hybrid environments in detail.
“Cloud is more than technology. It is about accelerating innovation, making data accessible and giving companies a competitive edge. Every project at Cloudpeakify is designed to stand the test of time.”
Richard Skácel · Founder & Principal Architect
- Hands-on experts with Google Cloud, Azure and VMware experience
- Transparent delivery model with clear KPIs
- True partnership – we operate as part of your team, not a distant vendor
- Knowledge transfer and mentoring for your engineers
Our values
Every engagement rests on four pillars that define how we collaborate and what we deliver.
Impact first
We focus on business value. Every decision is evaluated through the lens of measurable outcomes.
Engineering excellence
We ship production-grade solutions with strong security, scalability, observability and operations.
Transparent collaboration
We work in iterations, openly share plans and results, and stand behind our commitments.
Learning & innovation
We invest in research, PoC initiatives and knowledge sharing. Technology evolves – and so do we.
Certifications & partnerships
Our skills are validated by international certifications and long-term partnerships.
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
Microsoft Azure Architect Expert
VMware Specialist & HCX expert
Cloudpeakify
ID: 21041342 · VAT: CZ21041342
VAT registered. Listed in the Commercial Register.
Registered office: Jičínská 226/16, 130 00 Prague 3, Czechia
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