Alexander Binaei
About Alexander Binaei
Alexander Binaei is a Software Engineer Lead with expertise in backend development using Scala and a strong background in data science. He has worked at Carpe Data since 2017, contributing to various roles and actively engaging in open-source projects.
Work at Carpe Data
Alexander Binaei has been a key member of Carpe Data since 2017. He initially joined as a Junior Data Scientist, where he worked for two years before transitioning to a Data Scientist role for five months in 2019. Following this, he served as a Data Engineer for six months. In 2020, he advanced to the position of Software Engineer Lead, where he has been for four years. In this role, he specializes in entity resolution and client data ingestion, utilizing his expertise in backend development and various AWS services.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Binaei earned a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in backend development, particularly using Scala. He also employs Apache Spark for distributed data processing in his engineering projects, showcasing his technical proficiency in handling complex data tasks.
Background
Before joining Carpe Data, Alexander worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC as an Operations Associate from 2015 to 2017. This role provided him with valuable experience in operations, which he later applied to his data science and engineering roles. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on data-related positions, culminating in his current leadership role in software engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current position, Alexander utilizes a range of AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, EMR, and DynamoDB, to enhance the functionality and efficiency of his projects. He actively contributes to open-source projects on GitHub, demonstrating his commitment to programming and collaboration within the developer community. His work emphasizes both technical skills and a dedication to continuous improvement in software engineering.