Alex Rosenfeld
About Alex Rosenfeld
Alex Rosenfeld is a Team Lead Software Engineer at Scale AI, where he has worked since 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and a Master of Music in Performance, alongside a Master of Science in Computer Science, and has extensive experience in software engineering and orchestral performance.
Work at ScaleAI
Alex Rosenfeld currently serves as Team Lead - Software Engineer Contributors at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he implements innovative solutions to address challenges as the team scales. He acts as a focal point of communication between team members and senior engineers or project managers at Scale AI. His responsibilities also include identifying training needs and opportunities for team development, contributing to the overall growth and efficiency of the engineering team.
Education and Expertise
Alex Rosenfeld has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance with a focus on French Horn from Northwestern University, studying from 1999 to 2003. He later pursued a Masters of Music in Performance: French Horn at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music from 2003 to 2005. In addition to his music education, he is currently studying Computer Science at Woolf, where he is expected to achieve a Master of Science by 2025. This combination of music and technical education informs his unique approach to software engineering.
Professional Background
Alex has a varied professional background in both software engineering and music. Before joining Scale AI, he worked as a Software Engineer Fellow at Qwasar Silicon Valley from 2019 to 2021. He also held positions as a Student Software Engineer at Watch and Code and as a FileMaker Developer Intern at Beezwax Datatools, Inc. He further gained experience as a Software Engineer at Evercast from 2021 to 2023 and contributed to Mozilla as an Open Source Contributor for Firefox Devtools/Debugger in 2019. His experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities in the tech industry.
Achievements in Software Engineering
Throughout his career, Alex Rosenfeld has developed a deep technical understanding of training large language models, which enhances code quality. He has successfully implemented solutions that address complex challenges in software development. His experience in various engineering roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to contribute effectively to team dynamics and project outcomes.
Musical Career
Prior to his focus on software engineering, Alex Rosenfeld had a significant career as an orchestral musician, specializing in French Horn. He performed as an orchestral musician from 2002 to 2017, gaining extensive experience in live performance and collaboration within musical ensembles. This background in music complements his technical skills, providing a unique perspective in his current engineering roles.