Matej Kala

Software Developer, Organic Chemist

Currently

As my chemistry career progressed, I became more and more interested in data analysis and later in programming in general. The interest was so strong that I decided to change careers. Therefore, I recently took a break to gain the skills needed to start the new career.

Skills

Driving Licence - B
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Curiosity
Problem Solving

Tech Stack

Java
Python
SpringBoot
Flyway
Docker
AWS
Terraform
CircleCI
SQL
Git

Languages

English - full professional proficiency
German - intermediate
Czech - native

Experience

2023 - now Professional Development , Career Break

2023 Process Research Chemist , Teva, Opava, Czech Republic czechia

Outline

Member of a process research team developing API manufacturing processes.

2020-2022 Process Research Chemist , Syngenta, Stein (AG), Switzerland

Outline

Member of a small process R&D team developing scalable, safe and cost-efficient processes transferred to kilo-lab and investigating broad range of alternative pathways for patenting purposes or a future development.

Achievements

Participation in a project awarded with a company award.

Planning, execution and analysis of a multi-parameter optimization using DoE resulting in development of superior conditions giving very high enantioselectivity while decreasing expensive ligand and catalyst loadings.

2016-2019 Process Research Team Leader , Farmak, Olomouc, Czech Republic czechia

Outline

Development of multi-stage API production processes - from the laboratory route development and optimization through scale-up on 15 liters glass reactors to transfer of the final process to the pilot-plant for validation.