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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- 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
Bc. Richard Skacel
Cloud Solutions Architect · Premier Google Cloud 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.
Run cloud delivery without operations chaos
Our mission is to take technical ownership of critical delivery areas so client teams can operate with a clear ownership model, stable run state, and faster release cadence.
Be a technical partner for enterprise transformation
Cloudpeakify aims to connect operations, DevOps, AI and security into one sustainable execution model. We align delivery to ITIL, NIST and CIS Controls best practices.
Core engineering team + specialist network
Cloudpeakify combines a senior core team with vetted specialists in security, data, AI and operations. We assemble only the roles that increase delivery velocity and reduce risk.
- Architecture & platform lead: Richard Skacel
- Delivery pod: cloud, DevOps, FinOps, operations
- Advisory network: security hardening, governance, compliance
Fast decisions, high accountability
Our culture is based on ownership, transparent communication and measurable outcomes. Each sprint ends with a production-grade output, not a slide deck.
We look for people who combine engineering quality with business impact. Open roles are listed on Jobs.
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