Alex Lo
About Alex Lo
Alex Lo is an SRE / Platform Infrastructure professional currently working at Hopper and has a diverse background in software engineering, including roles at Google, Flatiron Health, and Nomi.
Current Role at Hopper
Alex Lo currently holds the position of SRE / Platform Infrastructure at Hopper. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the platform's infrastructure, focusing on reliability and scalability within cloud environments. His work is pivotal in ensuring that Hopper's systems are robust, performant, and capable of handling high-volume traffic.
Work Experience at Google
From 2017 to 2021, Alex Lo worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Google in NYC. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to various projects and played a key role in developing cutting-edge software solutions. His expertise in software engineering was instrumental in advancing Google's technology initiatives.
Former Roles at Flatiron Health
Alex Lo has extensive experience working at Flatiron Health. He initially joined as a Software Engineer in 2015 before being promoted to Senior Staff Software Engineering Manager, a role he held until 2017. During his time at Flatiron Health, Alex was involved in developing software solutions aimed at improving cancer treatment and healthcare applications. His work was recognized and featured in multiple publications, including an AWS blog and a Dataconomy interview.
Academic Background
Alex Lo completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, graduating in 2003 after four years of study. In his career's early stages, he returned to his alma mater as a Visiting Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering from 2011 to 2012. His strong educational foundation has been pivotal in his professional achievements.
Published Articles and Contributions
Alex Lo is an active contributor to several industry publications. He authored a blog post on Cisco's website in May 2020 about simplifying the DevOps and NetOps journey using Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Hub with Google Cloud. In 2016, he published an article on Medium about DevNetSecOps and contributed to an AWS blog discussing how Flatiron Health uses AWS to improve cancer treatment. Additionally, in 2015, he wrote an article on Medium about architecting healthcare applications for HIPAA compliance and was featured in a Dataconomy interview.