Alex Ouzounis
About Alex Ouzounis
Alex Ouzounis serves as the Senior Director of Platform Engineering at DNSFilter and has extensive experience in software development and engineering across various companies. He holds multiple degrees in Software Engineering and Business Administration and has contributed to significant projects, including software for the European Space Agency's Gaia Mission.
Current Role at DNSFilter
Alex Ouzounis serves as the Senior Director of Platform Engineering at DNSFilter, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on overseeing platform development and engineering efforts, ensuring that the company's infrastructure meets the demands of its services. His responsibilities include leading engineering teams and implementing best practices in software development and deployment.
Previous Experience at SolarWinds
Ouzounis worked at SolarWinds as Principal Platform Architect from 2017 to 2018. He later advanced to the role of Director of Platform Architecture from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of platform solutions and architecture, enhancing the company's service offerings in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Ouzounis holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems from Deree College. He also earned two Master of Science degrees, one in Software Engineering from Heriot-Watt University and another in Distributed Scientific Computing from The University of Edinburgh. Additionally, he obtained a CCNA Certification from Cisco Network Academy, enhancing his expertise in computer networks.
Technical Contributions
Alex Ouzounis has developed data processing software for the European Space Agency's Gaia Mission, showcasing his skills in software engineering and data management. He has also implemented CI/CD processes in small startups, demonstrating his ability to enhance development workflows. His experience includes enabling high-performance teams using Cloud Native technologies in large-scale businesses.
Career Progression
Ouzounis has a diverse career trajectory, with roles ranging from Information Resource Manager at McDonald's to Live Services Manager at LOGICnow. He has held various engineering and management positions, including Senior DevOps Engineer at Adobe and Gaia Software Engineer at the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh. His career reflects a strong foundation in software development and engineering management.