Welcome to the Beyond the Stack Blog!
Hi there — I am Jakub Rybar, and I am truly glad You have found Your way to this old fashioned Blog.
Beyond the Stack, is more than just bytes, packets, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.
It is an open space sharing my personal insights and hosting the common discussions on topics varying from professional world of Technology and Security domains to the wild paths of personal curiosity, culture exploration, nature and karma.
👨💻 By profession
I am a Privacy-driven Secure Solution Designer, Architect, and Engineer, deeply embedded in the volatile domains of Technology and Cybersecurity.
My work lives at the intersection of precision and resilience — crafting secure, scalable systems that protect not only data, but primarily the people behind it.
Privacy over Security approach is minor in my industry, so my team is trying hard to lead by example by taking care of individual privacy over the security by balancing the existing residual risks.
I lead with two core principles:
- “Sharing is caring.” Knowledge grows stronger when it’s passed forward.
- “Leadership by personal example.” Integrity isn’t theoretical — it’s practiced, every day.
But “work” has its limits, and the real life is in the physical reality beyond the console.
🌍 By heart
I am a passionate nemophilist — a lover of forests — for as long as I can remember. My parents and grandparents were taking me often to the woods and open nature around Czechia. Since the day I opened my first World Atlas, I am captivated by faraway places, curious cultures, and hidden trails across the globe.
From the stillness of the Himalayas to the spiritual hum of Southeast Asia, Buddhism and Hinduism have especially shaped my worldview. They’ve taught me that exploration isn’t always outward — it’s also inward.
🏕️ By choice
I use to say, that we are either: a) beggars or b) choosers. Here I have been apparently a chooser.
Currently I am freely prototyping a nomadic lifestyle — swapping routine for rhythm, WiFi for wildness, and offices for open skies. I’m exploring how to balance work, adventure, and purpose — designing a life where technology enables freedom instead of restricting it.
This blog is my way of sharing that journey.
🔭 What to Expect
- Deep dives into technical topics such as secure architecture, privacy over security and tech insights
- Reflections from visited places — nature, culture, and minimalism
- Explorations of mindset, values, and purpose-driven living
- Occasional thoughts on systems — digital and human
Thanks for reading this far.
I hope what you find here informs, inspires, or even sparks your own version of Beyond the Stack.
Let’s build, explore, and share — together.
— Jakub