Alexander Saar
About Alexander Saar
Alexander Saar serves as the VP of Engineering for AEM Cloud at Adobe, where he has held various engineering roles since 2010. He focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the engineering organization.
Current Role at Adobe
Alexander Saar serves as the VP of Engineering for AEM Cloud at Adobe. He has held this position since 2023 and operates in a hybrid work environment based in Basel, Switzerland. In this role, he oversees strategic planning and end-to-end engineering for Adobe's Digital Experience flagship products. His leadership focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, openness, customer intimacy, technical excellence, and collaboration within the engineering organization.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Alexander Saar has extensive experience at Adobe, having worked in various roles from 2010 to 2023. He served as a Technical Delivery Manager from 2010 to 2013, followed by positions as Engineering Manager, Senior Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, and Senior Director of Engineering. His tenure at Adobe included significant contributions to the engineering team, particularly in the Basel Area, Switzerland, where he worked for multiple years.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Saar studied at the Hasso Plattner Institute, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Software Systems Engineering. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and management. He has developed expertise in fostering team collaboration and technical excellence throughout his professional journey.
Early Career Background
Before joining Adobe, Alexander Saar gained experience as a Software Engineer at DaimlerChrysler in 2006 and as a Technical Analyst at Hasso Plattner Ventures in 2007. He also founded Mindquarry GmbH, where he served as Development Lead from 2006 to 2007. His early career experiences contributed to his understanding of software development and project management.
Military Service
Alexander Saar completed his Basic Military Service with the Bundeswehr from 2000 to 2001 in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. This experience provided him with discipline and foundational skills that have been beneficial throughout his career.