Alex Barkan
About Alex Barkan
Alex Barkan is a Staff Software Engineer and Director of Engineering at fuboTV, known for his ability to assess technical risk and understand technical capabilities. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked in various roles at fuboTV, Vectorform, NBCUniversal, and Global Gaming League.
Work at fuboTV
Alex Barkan has held multiple roles at fuboTV, starting as a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead from 2016 to 2017. He then transitioned to a Senior Software Engineer and Engineering Manager from 2017 to 2020. During this time, he played a key role in scaling the Knowledge Graph team into a full department with multiple focused engineering teams. Following this, he served as a Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2021. Since 2021, he has been working as a Staff Software Engineer and Director of Engineering, contributing to various engineering initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Alex Barkan earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Brooklyn College, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software engineering. He possesses expertise in a diverse technology stack, including Go, Kubernetes, and Android, along with previous experience in Java 8, Postgres, and AWS architecture. His technical skills are complemented by a keen ability to assess technical risk and understand the capabilities of his team members.
Background
Before joining fuboTV, Alex Barkan worked at several organizations in various engineering roles. He was a Software Engineer and Game Developer at Vectorform from 2008 to 2011 and a Software Engineer in Realtime Graphics at NBCUniversal for eight months in 2011 to 2012. He also worked as a Software Engineer at Global Gaming League from 2003 to 2004. His diverse experiences across different companies have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of software development and engineering management.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional work, Alex Barkan engages in personal interests related to technology and gaming. He enjoys implementing research papers from GDC/SIGGRAPH as a hobby, which reflects his commitment to staying updated with advancements in the field. He also participates in 3D video-game rendering and console emulation, showcasing his passion for software development beyond his professional responsibilities.