Alexander B. Email & Phone Number

An established Software Engineer with over a decade of experience specializing in automation, quality assurance, and team leadership within the tech industry. With a strong background in designing and implementing automation pipelines, leading quality initiatives, and fostering team growth, I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and productivity.Senior Engineer & Team Lead at Canonical (Remote) | November 2022 - Present- Spearheaded the design and development of CLI tools for multi-product integration testing, significantly reducing manual test scheduling and maintenance time.- Led the quality component of a company-wide initiative focused on Terraform modules, enforcing rigorous quality gates and facilitating cross-product integration.- Played a pivotal role in migrating and developing internal tool deployments using Terraform, establishing a GitOps pipeline for automated updates across teams.- Authored specifications and requirements for project objectives, breaking them down into actionable tasks and coordinating with external teams to expand testing resources.Software Engineer I & II at Canonical (Remote) | August 2018 - November 2022- Maintained and improved software for automating deployments across various cloud platforms, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of customer-facing services.- Owned the architectural review for new features and updates, ensuring software cleanliness and maintainability.- Implemented abstractions to simplify development and understanding of complex systems, contributing to the creation of advanced dependency visualization tools.Technical Skills:- Proficient in Python, Bash scripting, Terraform, and GitOps methodologies.- Experienced in Kubernetes, AWS, OpenStack, and vSphere deployments.- Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, particularly with Jenkins and Docker.- Skilled in architecting scalable and maintainable software systems.Soft Skills:- Proven leadership abilities, demonstrated through successful team management and mentorship.- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, essential for identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.- Strong communication and collaboration skills, honed through close cooperation with internal and external teams.- Committed to continuous learning and improvement, driving innovation and excellence in software development.

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  Colorado State University

  Mathematics