Alex R.
About Alex R.
Alex R. is a Platform Engineer with extensive experience in software engineering and architecture. He has held various leadership roles at notable companies, including Stack Overflow and npm, Inc., and has a solid educational background in Technology Management and Management Information Systems.
Current Role at Rownd
Alex R. currently serves as a Platform Engineer at Rownd, a company that participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development and maintenance of the platform's infrastructure and services.
Previous Experience at Stack Overflow
Prior to his current position, Alex R. worked at Stack Overflow as Director of Engineering - Core Engineering from 2022 to 2023. In this role, he partnered with the CTO to establish architecture guidance and implemented agile practices, which enhanced team efficiency and project delivery. He also played a key role in reducing roadmap risk by replacing critical services and led a migration from data centers to the cloud.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Alex R. has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles across multiple companies. He worked as a Staff Engineer at npm, Inc. from 2017 to 2018 and later served as VP of Engineering at the same company from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles include Senior Software Engineer/Architect at Lucro Marketplace and Systems Architect at LeanKit.
Educational Qualifications
Alex R. holds an MBA in Technology Management from Colorado Technical University, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Tennessee Tech University from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he completed an Associate of Science in Computer Science at Pellissippi State Community College from 1997 to 2000.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout his career, Alex R. has developed a strong skill set in software architecture and engineering. He has experience in implementing agile and lean practices, which have proven effective in enhancing operational reliability and team performance. His roles have involved significant responsibilities in both engineering and product development.