Alex Lester
About Alex Lester
Alex Lester is an Engineering Manager with a diverse educational background, holding degrees in computer engineering and commerce, along with a certificate in corporate innovation. He has extensive experience in leading engineering teams across various sectors, including cloud, e-commerce, and finance, and has worked in both the US and Australia.
Work at Carta
Alex Lester currently serves as an Engineering Manager at Carta, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering initiatives and managing teams within the organization. His experience in engineering management contributes to Carta's mission in the financial technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Alex Lester has a diverse educational background, holding a Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons) from the University of New South Wales, where he studied Artificial Intelligence. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Newcastle. Additionally, he completed the Stanford LEAD Certificate in Corporate Innovation at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. His expertise includes leading engineering teams in cloud computing, e-commerce, and finance.
Background
Alex Lester has a varied professional background, having worked in both Australia and the United States. His career began with a software engineering internship at Quantium in Sydney. He later held positions at Macquarie Group, NICTA, and Groupon, before transitioning to roles at Google and Okta, Inc. His international experience provides him with a global perspective in engineering management.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Carta, Alex Lester worked at several notable companies. He served as an Engineering Manager at Coinbase from 2021 to 2023 and held the same position at Google from 2016 to 2021. His earlier roles include Software Engineer positions at Groupon and Macquarie Group, as well as an internship at Quantium. This extensive experience across various sectors has equipped him with a broad skill set.