Chad Alexander
About Chad Alexander
Chad Alexander serves as the Director of Cloud and Infrastructure at Poly, where he has played a key role in developing innovative cloud services. With a background in software engineering and a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Colorado School of Mines, he has extensive experience in deploying large-scale cloud solutions.
Work at Poly
Chad Alexander has held multiple positions at Poly since 2001. He is currently the Director of Cloud and Infrastructure, a role he has occupied since 2019 in Santa Cruz, California. Prior to this, he served as a Software Development Manager from 2014 to 2019 and as a Senior Staff Software Engineer from 2012 to 2014. His tenure at Poly has been marked by significant contributions, including the development of an industry-first cloud service.
Previous Experience at Polycom
Chad Alexander worked at Polycom in various engineering roles from 2004 to 2014. He began as a Senior Software Engineer from 2004 to 2008, then transitioned to a Staff Software Engineer from 2008 to 2012, and finally served as a Senior Staff Software Engineer from 2012 to 2014. His experience at Polycom laid the foundation for his expertise in cloud solutions and software development.
Education and Expertise
Chad Alexander earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Colorado School of Mines, completing his studies from 1996 to 2001. He possesses expertise in deploying large-scale cloud solutions, particularly focusing on microservice component architecture. His educational background supports his technical skills in software engineering and cloud infrastructure.
Cloud Service Development
Chad Alexander led the development of a cloud service that integrates existing video systems with Skype for Business. This project utilized a microservice architecture on the Microsoft Azure Cloud, showcasing his ability to implement innovative solutions in cloud technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing cloud services within the industry.