Summary
Alexander Ryzhov is a Senior Cloud Engineer based in San Jose with a two-decade-long software career now focused on AI and cloud systems. He brings senior engineering and principal-level experience from top-tier companies including Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and JUUL Labs, with a steady progression from early software roles to architect and principal positions. Comfortable across infrastructure, cloud, and large-scale engineering challenges, he has a track record of shipping production systems in consumer and enterprise environments. His background includes advanced technical training from Lomonosov Moscow State University and a history of working at both startups and hyperscale organizations, which gives him a pragmatic blend of product-minded engineering and platform expertise. Notably, while contributing to open-source work in his personal capacity, he emphasizes clear IP boundaries—reflecting a disciplined approach to collaboration and code stewardship.
8 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
Lomonosov Moscow State University