Jan Bakalar is an experienced IT professional currently serving as a Senior IT Manager at Optimist Inc. since October 2019, where responsibilities include cross-regional oversight of IT operations and providing web development services. Prior to this role, Jan worked at Amazon Corporate as a Senior IT Support Engineer, focusing on data migration and operations. At Bohemia Interactive Simulations, Jan held positions as IT Manager and Senior IT Support Specialist, managing IT needs across multiple offices. Earlier experience includes roles at IGNUM, where Jan provided technical support, and Prague Beauty Ltd., where Jan enhanced productivity through process automation. Jan holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology from the University of Nottingham and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Hull.