I worked with Václav over Plato coaching platform and Václav has helped me to define better my vision on Engineering Management role and interactions between engineering team members and product teams.

Václav has a great attitude and ability to understand deeper problem and goal, he is fully exploring context before providing any advices or solutions. Václav is actively sharing and caring person and it was a pleasure for me to discuss with him my engineering management challenges and explore options with solutions at CTO level.

I’ve been working with Václav in a mentor-mentee relationship for at least one quarter. Václav has been instrumental in helping me improve, particularly in becoming more concise and effective in both live and asynchronous communication with my teammates. He’s also guided me in identifying key areas for improvement and growth.

I had the privilege of working under Vasek’s leadership, and his impact on my professional growth has been profound. Vasek has a remarkable talent for recognizing potential and empowering his team. He entrusted me with responsibilities that allowed me to develop my leadership skills and provided consistent mentorship to refine my abilities. Vasek’s calm and thoughtful approach to challenges creates a supportive environment where we feel encouraged to make decisions and contribute confidently, knowing he genuinely trusts in our abilities.

Beyond his technical insight, Vasek is deeply committed to fostering growth in others. His guidance has been invaluable, from advocating for my development to encouraging me to take on new challenges. Vasek approaches every interaction with genuine care and a focus on helping others succeed, which has left a lasting impact on me. He’s a leader who not only brings out the best in his team but also inspires us to achieve more than we thought possible.

I have worked with Vaclav for more than two years now, and he is one of the best colleagues I’ve ever had.

He is an exceptional engineering manager – smart, responsible, calm, and caring. He listens, knows people’s goals, and keeps a pulse on company developments so that when opportunity comes he can direct people towards it. It happened with me multiple times, but especially memorable was when I expressed interest in going full-stack (from purely front-end development) at a time that our company leaned more towards specialists. He kept it in mind and set me up with the right opportunity when the time was right. He also included me in initiatives that allowed me to contribute meaningfully beyond my role.

Vaclav also uses his pleasant and authentic personality to foster relationships at the company. His wide network comes from his genuine interest in people, making him well-connected and aware of where his team can have the most impact. Because of this, he can talk to and work with other teams seamlessly, and he can defuse tense situations between teams easily and before they escalate.

My career has certainly been richer from working with Vaclav, and he greatly contributed to making my experience at the company a very pleasant one.

Mentoring Vaclav has been a truly rewarding experience. He is an insightful and thoughtful leader who approaches challenges with depth and intention, always considering how decisions impact his team. Vaclav consistently asks probing, reflective questions and actively seeks out diverse perspectives, welcoming challenge and input to expand his thinking. He stands out as a leader who balances empathy with pragmatism, and it’s clear he’s deeply committed to driving meaningful impact through his teams while championing individual growth and development.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Václav Ryska for nearly three years at Mews, ever since I joined the company. Together, we’ve been part of building a new product—Mews Multi-Property—literally from scratch. It’s been a long journey, full of both rewarding and challenging moments, and Václav has been a key pillar throughout.

As an Engineering Manager, Václav has played a fundamental role in shaping and nurturing the development team through its many evolutions. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to lead with both clarity and calm, while still creating space for others to grow, take ownership, and make their voices heard. Thanks to his mentorship, at least two developers from our team have progressed into Engineering Manager roles themselves.

Beyond his technical and leadership skills, what truly stands out about Václav is his steady and thoughtful presence. In times of uncertainty, shifting priorities, or even contradictory requirements, his calm confidence has provided the stability and direction the team needed.

Working with Václav has been an absolute pleasure. Any team or tech company would be lucky to have him. He brings consistency, resilience, and a quiet strength that helps move things forward—even when the road isn’t always clear.

I had the pleasure of working with Václav for nearly three years, during which he played a key role in shaping how we build, lead, and scale engineering teams at Mews.
Václav leads with clarity, pragmatism, and a strong human touch. He builds trust quickly – both with his team and across disciplines – and always keeps the focus on what truly matters. He’s not afraid to challenge ideas (including mine), and I’ve always appreciated his ability to speak up with logic, respect, and zero ego.
He was instrumental in driving team autonomy and accountability in a fast-scaling environment. His influence helped teams grow in maturity, ownership, and delivery confidence.
Any team would be lucky to have him – both for what he delivers and how he does it.