Summary
Alex Crowder is a software developer with nine years’ experience combining computer science and biological sciences to build data-driven tools for mass spectrometry and lab automation. As a core member of the Mass Spec Studio team at the University of Calgary, he delivers scalable, accurate MS data analysis software for both academic and industry users. His background spans full-stack and backend engineering—building Go and TypeScript services, APIs for MySQL/Postgres and Neo4j, and cloud deployments—plus bespoke automation with Google AppsScript. Alex brings an entrepreneurial mindset from running a small business and leading development teams, which informs pragmatic, user-focused product work. He is ORCiD-registered and maintains active development on MassSpecStudio, reflecting a rare cross-disciplinary fluency that bridges wet-lab requirements and production-grade software.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science at MacEwan University