Aleksandar Rikalo
About Aleksandar Rikalo
Aleksandar Rikalo is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in low-level programming, particularly in C and C++. He has worked for several companies in Belgrade, Serbia, including RT-RK, SYRMIA, and Nylas, and holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Belgrade.
Work at Nylas
Aleksandar Rikalo has been employed at Nylas as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and optimization of software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in low-level programming. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and performance of Nylas products, utilizing his expertise in C and C++ programming languages.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining Nylas, Aleksandar Rikalo held several positions in software engineering. He worked at RT-RK as a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2015, where he specialized in C/C++. He progressed to Lead Software Engineer at RT-RK from 2015 to 2020, focusing on C/C++ and MIPS ASM. Additionally, he served as Lead Software Engineer at SYRMIA from 2020 to 2021, further developing his skills in C++.
Education and Expertise
Aleksandar Rikalo completed his high school education at the Mathematical Grammar School in Belgrade, where he studied Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, achieving a High School Diploma from 1997 to 2001. He then pursued higher education at the University of Belgrade, attending the School of Electrical Engineering and earning a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering from 2001 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in low-level programming.
Background in Programming
Aleksandar Rikalo began programming in the early 1990s on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, where he learned BASIC and explored computer memory and graphics. This early exposure to programming and computer limitations, such as arithmetic overflow, has shaped his understanding and skills in software development. His background reflects a long-standing interest in technology and programming.