Alex G.
About Alex G.
Alex G. is the Senior Manager of Ebook Technologies at Penguin Random House in New York, focusing on standardizing ebook practices and advancing accessibility.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Alex G. is currently serving as the Senior Manager, Ebook Technologies at Penguin Random House in New York, New York. In this role, Alex leads the standardization of ebook practices across three major publishing groups within the company. Additional responsibilities include advancing ebook accessibility practices and managing the efforts of the ebook research and documentation team. Alex also provides guidance on accessibility initiatives in ebook production and manages teamwide updates for reading system hardware and software.
Career Journey at Penguin Random House
Alex G. has a rich history with Penguin Random House, starting as an Assistant in Ebook Production from 2015 to 2016. Subsequently, Alex held the position of Associate in Ebook Production until 2017, before becoming the Manager, Ebook Technologies for two years from 2017 to 2019. This extensive experience within the company has provided Alex with a deep understanding of ebook technologies and production processes.
Early Career and Internships
Before joining Penguin Random House, Alex G. worked in various roles that helped shape his career in the publishing industry. In 2015, Alex was a Production and Distribution Intern at RosettaBooks for three months and contributed to Strange Horizons for 11 months. These positions provided foundational experience in production and distribution processes within the publishing field.
Education Background
Alex G. holds a Master's Degree in Publishing from Pace University-New York, completed in one year from 2014 to 2015. Before this, Alex earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Rowan University, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. This academic background has equipped Alex with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the publishing industry.
Specialized Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Alex G. is responsible for creating and maintaining XML-based documentation workflows using XSL and DITA and maintaining a repository of automation tools to support research and documentation tasks. Alex also manages an API-based Wordpress ecosystem for internal documentation and shares bug reports during technical calls with retail partners. These specialized skills ensure that Penguin Random House's ebook technologies are efficient and up-to-date.