Alex Hughson
About Alex Hughson
Alex Hughson is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in programming and data platforms. He has held various roles at companies such as FreshBooks, Symbility Intersect, and Top Hat, and has been with Ada since 2018.
Work at Ada
Alex Hughson has been employed at Ada as an Engineering Manager since 2018. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and manages teams, contributing to the development and implementation of software solutions. His tenure at Ada has lasted for six years, during which he has played a significant role in advancing the company's engineering capabilities.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role at Ada, Alex Hughson held various programming positions. He worked at FreshBooks as a Data Platform Developer for one year from 2017 to 2018. Before that, he was a Programmer at Symbility Intersect for six months in 2017. His experience also includes a four-year stint at Top Hat from 2013 to 2017, and a ten-month position at Dossierview Inc. from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Alex Hughson has been studying at the University of Waterloo since 2007. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various programming roles.
Early Career and Additional Roles
In the early stages of his career, Alex worked in several programming and technical support roles. He was a Programmer at Innovasium Inc. for three months in 2008 and served as an Assistant Network Administrator at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics for three months in the same year. Additionally, he worked at the University of Waterloo's Special Projects Group as a Programmer for eleven months from 2009 to 2010.