Jiri Machotka - Senior Architect

Q: What languages does Jiri speak?

Jiri speaks the following languages: Czech (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), German (Elementary), French (Elementary), Swedish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jiri have?

Jiri has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Jiri has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Jiri may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jiri's latest experience?

Jiri's most recent position is Senior Architect at Deepview .

Q: What companies has Jiri worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jiri has worked for Deepview , Business Architecture Guild , Commerzbank AG , and Ceska Sporitelna .

Q: Which industries is Jiri most experienced in?

Jiri is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Government and Public Administration . Jiri also has some experience in Telecommunication , Healthcare , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Jiri most experienced in?

Jiri is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Sales , and Marketing . Jiri also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Product Development , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Jiri worked in recently?

Jiri has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Jiri worked in recently?

Jiri has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

Q: What is Jiri's education?

Jiri holds a Master in Mathematics and Physics from Faculty of Mathematics & Physics, Charles University .

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Czech Republic

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Prague, Czech Republic

Senior Architect

Deepview

Performed various strategic or architectural engagements such as concept owner for digital transformation strategy
Provided overview of architecture and technical requirements for an ERP tender
Assessed project applications for the national electronic health programme

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Member

Business Architecture Guild

Joined the worldwide community of business architects
In 2023 took an active participation in the team responsible for creation and maintenance of the Government Reference Model

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Digital Architect Trading

Commerzbank AG

Cluster architect for counterparty and market risk clusters
Actively participated in the transformation programme focused on breaking down organizational silos and making the company more agile
Introduced a holistic approach brought by the BA Guild to support the Strategy to Execution approach
Proposed improvements to application portfolio management to make strategic and investment planning data-driven

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Business/Enterprise Architect

Ceska Sporitelna

Provided architectural support for Housing and Unsecured Financing tribes
Used business architecture concepts to identify a conflict of interests impeding rationalization of the mortgage system
Proposed disruptive innovation for retail banking based on the concept Banking Marketplace
Participated in the company’s community of business architects

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Solution Architect

WAG Payment Systems

Designed solutions to streamline business operations such as customer digital on-boarding or automation of invoice processing
Participated in teams responsible for exploration of new opportunities such as eWallet or eMobility

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Prague, Czech Republic

Head of IT Architecture for Northern Europe

Adecco

Prepared a proposal on how to establish the enterprise architecture practice to shape the future solution landscape for the company at regional scale covering 7 countries in Benelux and the Nordics

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Munich, Germany

Solution/Enterprise Architect

Commerz Finanz (BNP Paribas)

Provided IT architecture consultancy in the banking segment
Defined IT architecture strategy
Communicated with stakeholders on projects at CxO levels

Jan 2008 - Dec 2017

10 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Sales Consultant/Architect/Digital Transformation Champion

Oracle

Oversaw enterprise architecture and digital transformation activities
Developed customized presentations and demos
Provided key contributions to bid management and proposal writing
Drove the marketing at both Oracle and partner events
Prepared and conducted reviews of solution architecture and promoted value of enterprise architecture
Educated customers about cloud, created awareness and generated demand
Played active role in development of the local sales strategy
Took part in development of selected projects

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Consultant

ProfinIt

Performed a variety of customer-facing roles focused on the financial services and Telco sectors including development in Java/SQL
Project managed teams of up to 10 personnel
Conducted quality assurance and presales for Stellent and Sun IDM products
Led all phases of new business initiatives from initial contact to final pitch
Built and fostered strong relationships with customer personnel across all levels

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

3 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Quality/Business Analyst

Radiant Systems

Acted as an analyst for implementation of the Radiant’s ERP system
Led quality assurance projects
Prepared business and technical analysis and authored documentation
Provided user training
Gathered customer requirements and wrote development specifications ensuring strict compliance with specifications

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Programmer/Analyst

Deutsche Börse Systems

Served on a team of developers involved in database logical design and optimization of an ER model
Coded in C++, C, and SQL with a focus on implementation and documenting of a risk margin module for a project to integrate data from the Xetra and Eurex systems

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

3 years

Walldorf, Germany

Development Support

SAP CZ

Performed 3rd level support activities for the EC-CS (Enterprise Consolidation)
Oversaw identification and understanding of problems and explored existing solutions
Conducted initial technical analysis including debugging in ABAP or SQL
Escalated requests to developers when necessary

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

3 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Programmer/Analyst

ICS Identifikacni Systemy

Developed database applications in Centura and SQL
Created applications for portable data terminals in C++ and C
Conducted business and technical analysis
Participated in various projects in Switzerland including a pilot project on a new technology

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (20 years), Banking and Finance (12 years), Government and Administration (4 years), Telecommunication (4 years), Healthcare (2 years), and Professional Services (1 year).

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Government and Administration

Telecommunication

Healthcare

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (25 years), Sales (13 years), Marketing (10 years), Strategy (8 years), Product Development (7 years), and Project Management (4 years).

Information Technology

Sales

Marketing

Strategy

Product Development

Project Management

Summary

Innovative, analytical and relationship driven senior IT management professional with over 25 years of experience that includes being elevated to a trusted advisor role by numerous key clients, consistently solving challenging problems, and increasing benefits through proven value selling skills. Strong understanding of the relationship between business and IT through in-depth programmer/analyst/architect background and a partial higher education in economics and psychology. Polished communication skills and insights and the ability to develop, lead and mentor teams to continually deliver efficient and effective results.

Skills

Business Architecture
Digital Transformation
Enterprise Architecture
Strategic Planning
It Strategy
Solution Architecture
Value Selling
Sales & Marketing Strategies
Project Management
Team Leadership
Systems Theory
Domain-driven Design
Agile
Banking

Languages

Czech

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

German

Elementary

French

Elementary

...and 1 more

Education

Faculty of Mathematics & Physics, Charles University

Master of Arts · Mathematics and Physics · Prague, Czech Republic

Certifications & licenses

Azure Fundamentals Certification

TOGAF Foundation Certification

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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What languages does Jiri speak?

Jiri speaks the following languages: Czech (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), German (Elementary), French (Elementary), Swedish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jiri have?

Jiri has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Jiri has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Jiri may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jiri be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jiri would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Architect, Member, Digital Architect Trading.

What is Jiri's latest experience?

Jiri's most recent position is Senior Architect at Deepview.

What companies has Jiri worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jiri has worked for Deepview, Business Architecture Guild, Commerzbank AG, and Ceska Sporitelna.

Which industries is Jiri most experienced in?

Jiri is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Government and Public Administration. Jiri also has some experience in Telecommunication, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Jiri most experienced in?

Jiri is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Sales, and Marketing. Jiri also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Product Development, and Project Management.

Which industries has Jiri worked in recently?

Jiri has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Jiri worked in recently?

Jiri has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

What is Jiri's education?

Jiri holds a Master in Mathematics and Physics from Faculty of Mathematics & Physics, Charles University.

Does Jiri have any certificates?

Jiri has 2 certificates. These include: Azure Fundamentals Certification and TOGAF Foundation Certification.

What is the availability of Jiri?

Jiri is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jiri?

Jiri's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.