Alexander Fyukov
About Alexander Fyukov
Alexander Fyukov is a Senior Software Architect at TomTom with extensive experience in software design and architecture.
Professional Experience at TomTom
Alexander Fyukov has been a part of TomTom, a global leader in navigation and mapping products, since 2010. Starting as a Senior Software Engineer, he swiftly transitioned through roles such as Technical Lead and Software Architect. Since 2016, he has been serving as a Senior Software Architect in the Eindhoven Area, Netherlands. In this role, Alexander leads efforts in architecting large-scale connected navigation systems, ensuring technical alignment, and engaging in key decision-making processes during the quotation phase of new product offerings.
Previous Roles in Software Development and Research
Before joining TomTom, Alexander worked at Philips MiPlaza/Systems Creation as a Senior Software Designer from 2008 to 2010. His tenure at Philips Research/Medical from 2004 to 2008 included roles such as Software Designer and Performance Analyst. His early career also includes a stint as a Research Assistant at TUE/Philips Research from 2000 to 2004 and a position as a Software Designer at Transas Software Group in 2000. Additionally, he worked as a Software Developer at Radio Research and Development Institute from 1997 to 2000.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Alexander studied Computer Science at the Technical University of Eindhoven, where he earned his Ph.D. from 2000 to 2004. Prior to that, he achieved his Master's degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Saint-Petersburg, studying there from 1993 to 1999. His educational journey has laid a solid foundation for his extensive expertise in software architecture and development.
Core Responsibilities and Skills
In his current role as Senior Software Architect at TomTom, Alexander is responsible for architecting large-scale connected navigation systems. This involves developing head unit software and backend interfaces. He ensures technical alignment by actively communicating with customers and suppliers. Furthermore, he supervises other software architects to maintain coherence and quality across projects, facilitating technical alignment between various development projects to achieve synergy and reduce waste.