Alex Handley
About Alex Handley
Alex Handley is a Principal Engineer at Jungle Scout, where he has worked since 2019, specializing in systems engineering and data management. He previously held positions as a Senior Data Engineer at Memrise and Wonderbly, and co-founded Serious Fox, demonstrating a strong background in engineering and adaptability to remote work environments.
Work at Jungle Scout
Alex Handley has served as a Principal Engineer at Jungle Scout since 2019. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the engineering teams by addressing complex scaling and data challenges. His work involves leveraging his extensive knowledge in systems engineering to enhance the company's data management capabilities. Handley's position allows him to utilize his remote work experience, which he has developed since 2019.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining Jungle Scout, Alex Handley worked as a Senior Data Engineer at Memrise for nine months in 2018 in London, United Kingdom. He also held a similar role at Wonderbly from 2015 to 2018, where he spent three years. Additionally, he worked briefly as a Senior Data Engineer at Travelling for three months in 2019 in the Vancouver, Canada Area. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a strong foundation in data engineering.
Background in Computer Science
Alex Handley studied Computer Science at the University of Greenwich, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2006 to 2009. He also attended The Leigh Technology Academy, where he pursued various certifications, including CCNA, Comptia Security+, Cisco Instructor, and Oracle Database Designer. These educational achievements have contributed to his expertise in systems engineering and data management.
Entrepreneurial Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Alex Handley co-founded Serious Fox, where he worked as a Fullstack Developer from 2009 to 2015 in London, United Kingdom. This experience provided him with a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of both front-end and back-end development.
Research Experience
Alex Handley briefly worked as an Embedded Systems Researcher at the University of Greenwich in 2010 for two months. This role allowed him to engage in research activities related to embedded systems, further broadening his technical expertise.