Hey, I'm Jakub Gause
Software engineer from the Czech Republic. Crafting dev tools that don't suck. Co-founded Zaptime, leading the way at Topol.io & Lettr.com. I build SaaS products, write code for a living, and occasionally write about what I learn along the way.
What I Do
By day, I freelance across the SaaS world. I've spent years deep inside products handling email infrastructure, billing systems, booking platforms, and everything in between. These days I mostly work in TypeScript, but I have a long history with Laravel and Vue. I've worked on tools like Topol (email editor), Lettr (email API for Laravel developers), and Ecomail (email marketing).
What I Write About
I write about things I've actually dealt with in production, the honest reality of trying to build your own thing while freelancing, and whatever interesting projects I stumble into outside of code.
Beyond the Code
I'm not just a terminal window. Here's what I'm into when the laptop is closed:
Music & Instruments
I play guitar and bass. My taste runs heavy — Metallica, Alice in Chains, Tool. If it has a drop tuning and a time signature change, I'm probably into it.
Proud Dog Dad
Finn is a fellow adventurer with his own GPS tracker and a bigger personality than most people I know. Currently on his way to Mordor at fellowfinn.eth.limo.
Cars & Motorsport
I love cars, especially the ones with some history. I help organize a historic car competition in Celkovice at autosport-klasik.cz.
Gamer at Heart
From World of Warcraft lore books to whatever's pulling me in right now. The gamer doesn't retire, he just gets busier.
Maker Things
I run a Prusa MK4 3D printer, tinker in Fusion 360, and I'm slowly converting an old barn into a home gym. It's a work in progress. Like most good things.
Find me online
Get in touch
Want to chat? Reach out at jakub@gause.cz
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