Alexander Spiegelman
About Alexander Spiegelman
Alexander Spiegelman is a blockchain researcher and co-founding team member at Aptos, with a background in electrical engineering and distributed systems from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of distributed systems, applied cryptography, and game theory.
Work at Aptos
Alexander Spiegelman is a member of the co-founding team at Aptos, where he serves as a Blockchain Researcher. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the development of blockchain technologies. His role involves research focused on the intersection of distributed systems and applied cryptography, which is essential for enhancing blockchain performance and security.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Spiegelman earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Distributed Systems from 2014 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research interests, particularly in game theory and parallel programming.
Background
Before joining Aptos, Alexander gained experience in various research roles. He worked at VMware as a Researcher from 2018 to 2020 and previously as a Research Intern in 2016. His early career included a position at Yahoo! Inc. as a Research Intern in 2017. Additionally, he worked at Mellanox Technologies as an Architecture group student from 2012 to 2014, where he developed skills in distributed systems.
Research Contributions
Alexander Spiegelman has co-authored several research papers in the field of blockchain technology. His notable works include 'Block-STM: Scaling Blockchain Execution by Turning Ordering Curse to a Performance Blessing,' 'All You Need is DAG,' and 'Verifiable Secret Sharing Simplified.' These contributions reflect his focus on improving blockchain scalability and consensus mechanisms.
Professional Interests
Alexander has a keen interest in game theory, which he integrates into his blockchain research. His work emphasizes the importance of distributed systems and applied cryptography, aiming to enhance the efficiency and security of blockchain networks. His expertise in parallel programming further supports his research initiatives in this domain.