Summary
Alex Gerchanovsky is a Principal Software Engineer based in Mountain View with over 15 years of hands-on experience developing native code for desktop, mobile and embedded systems. He specializes in OS-level engineering and GUI work across Android and Linux, with deep expertise in C/C++, Java, kernel drivers, device security and low-latency multimedia pipelines. Alex has taken products from concept to release at companies ranging from Motorola and DAQRI to General Motors and Kodiak Sciences, often integrating sensors, cameras, encryption, and hardware interfaces (I2C, HID, USB) into robust platform services. He has notable experience reducing graphical and capture latency for AR systems and bringing biometric and encryption subsystems into production-grade platforms. Known for delivering under tight deadlines, he blends systems-level rigor with pragmatic product focus and a willingness to learn new technologies. An uncommon strength is his track record across both embedded boot-stage graphics/DRM work and full-stack Windows driver/Unity integrations for AR hardware.
9 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) (MIPT)