Dave Alexander
About Dave Alexander
Dave Alexander is a Senior Back End Engineer with over a decade of experience in programming languages such as Golang, C, and Rust. He has worked for various companies, including ether.fi, Frontdoor, Inc., and ShapeShift, and has a strong interest in cryptography and game development.
Current Role at ether.fi
Dave Alexander currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at ether.fi, a position he has held since 2023. He works in a hybrid capacity from Denver, Colorado. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions, leveraging his extensive background in programming and software engineering.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Dave Alexander gained significant experience in software engineering across various companies. He worked as a Software Engineer at GutCheck from 2014 to 2017, where he spent three years in Denver. He also held positions at Frontdoor, Inc. as a Security Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and at ShapeShift as a Blockchain + Embedded Firmware Engineer from 2017 to 2019.
Internship Experience
Dave Alexander has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He served as a Software Engineering Intern at Progressive Insurance for two months in 2014 in Colorado Springs. Additionally, he worked as an Engineering Student Intern at Boecore, Inc. in 2012 and 2013, each for three months at Shriever AFB, Colorado Springs.
Education and Academic Background
Dave Alexander studied at The Vanguard School from 2007 to 2011, completing his high school education. He then attended the Colorado School of Mines, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Math & Computer Science from 2011 to 2014. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering.
Technical Skills and Interests
Dave Alexander possesses over a decade of experience in programming languages, including Golang, C, and Rust. He has a strong interest in cryptography and has been actively involved in the blockchain industry. His passion extends to algorithms and game development, showcasing his diverse interests within the field of software engineering.