Alex K.
About Alex K.
Alex K. is the Director of Technology at Modulr in Edinburgh, Scotland, with extensive experience in IT and project management roles at Tesco Bank and Tesco PLC.
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Alex K. serves as the Director Of Technology at Modulr since 2021, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this role, Alex K. oversees technology strategies, IT budgets, and infrastructure development with a focus on securing operational excellence and innovation.
Career at Modulr
Alex K. joined Modulr in 2018 as the Head Of Infrastructure & DevOps, where he worked until 2021. During this period, he was instrumental in achieving critical IT security certifications including ISO27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Since becoming the Director Of Technology in 2021, he has led multiple strategic initiatives such as organizing Modulr's first internal tech conference, implementing smart tooling for developers, and remediating internal audit findings.
Previous Roles at Tesco Bank
Before his tenure at Modulr, Alex K. held several positions at Tesco Bank. He served as the Cloud Environment Lead from 2017 to 2018, and as Senior Infrastructure Project Manager - Infrastructure Delivery from 2015 to 2017. Prior to these roles, he worked as a Project Manager - Infrastructure Delivery from 2013 to 2015. His contributions in these roles spanned across infrastructure management, project leadership, and cloud environment optimization.
Early Career at Tesco PLC
Alex K. began his IT career at Tesco PLC where he worked in various roles. From 2012 to 2013, he was an IT Project Manager, and from 2011 to 2012, he served as Service Manager for Midrange Systems. Additionally, he contributed as a Business & Technical Systems Analyst from 2010 to 2011. His early career experiences laid a robust foundation for his advanced roles in IT infrastructure and project management.
Educational Background
Alex K. holds a B.Sc in Computer Science from King's College London, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Prior to his higher education, he completed his secondary education at Bablake School in Coventry, from 1999 to 2006. His formal education in computer science has equipped him with the technical expertise necessary for his subsequent roles in technology and infrastructure management.