Alexander Dodwell
About Alexander Dodwell
Alexander Dodwell is a Staff Software Engineer who leads architecture decisions and roadmap planning for a full-stack healthcare web application at Hinge Health. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held senior roles at Lifesize and Avention, and has a strong educational background in Media Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Work at Hinge Health
Currently, Alexander Dodwell serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Hinge Health, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads architecture decisions and roadmap planning for a full-stack healthcare web application. His responsibilities include ensuring that development efforts align with organizational goals and enhancing application interoperability through API integrations. He also employs Docker and GitHub actions to facilitate continuous integration and deployment processes.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Dodwell worked at Lifesize as a Senior Technical Lead Engineer from 2015 to 2021. During his six years there, he contributed to various technical projects in the Austin, Texas area. Before Lifesize, he was a Software Engineer at Avention from 2013 to 2015. His earlier experience includes serving as Communications Director at the Texas Public Employees Association from 2008 to 2013, and as a Research Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Dodwell holds a Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.) in Interdisciplinary Studies (Media, Society, and Design) from Miami University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Media Studies from 2006 to 2008. His technical expertise includes deploying applications on AWS and GCP cloud platforms, utilizing WebRTC for real-time communication features, and creating data visualizations using D3.
Technical Skills
Alexander Dodwell possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software engineering. He is experienced in API integrations, which enhance application interoperability. He ensures effective cross-team communications to align development efforts with organizational objectives. Additionally, he employs Docker and GitHub actions to streamline continuous integration and deployment processes, contributing to efficient software development practices.