Alex Riedler
About Alex Riedler
Alex Riedler is a Staff Software Developer at Wealthsimple with extensive experience in software development and a background in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Alex Riedler currently serves as a Staff Software Developer at Wealthsimple, a position he has held since 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Prior to this, he held the role of Senior Software Developer at the same company starting in 2019. His work focuses on improving system functionality and maintaining smooth operations in financial technology.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Wealthsimple, Alex Riedler worked at several tech companies. He was a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Avail from 2018 to 2019 and a Senior Software Developer at Influitive from 2017 to 2018. Alex also spent three years as a Senior Software Developer at VarageSale and held roles at Second Funnel, 500px, Avvasi Incorporated, and the Government of Ontario.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Alex Riedler graduated from the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree. His education spanned from 2007 to 2012, equipping him with strong foundational knowledge in software development and computer systems. He completed high school at Mayfield Secondary School.
Key Projects and Technical Contributions
During his career, Alex Riedler has made significant technical contributions. At Wealthsimple, he implemented a real-time book value calculation system using Apache Flink, enhancing financial data processing accuracy. He also introduced GraphQL to the main Book of Record domain, improving data access and manipulation. His expertise includes diagnosing and resolving complex serializability issues in financial ledger systems.