Alex B.
Chief Technology Officer at Svitla Systems, Inc.
Based in United States · 30+ years experience
Summary
Technology Executive & CTO | Driving Scalable Solutions | Global Tech Operations | Expert in Software Development and AI | Mobile Apps | Building High-Performance Teams | Mentor | Ex IBM, Ex Verizon,
About
Published: Developing Mobile Apps.
https://www.amazon.com/Developing-Mobile-Apps-Business-Executive/dp/1300819804
Published: Selling To The CTO And Beyond.
https://www.amazon.com/Selling-CTO-Beyond-Strategies-Insights/dp/130057352X
Published: From CTO To Trusted Advisor.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1257553739
Published: Artificial Intelligence: Foundations, Applications, and the Future of Human-Machine Intelligence.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1257629514
Published: The Nearshore, Offshore, and Multishore Engineering Playbook.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1257762885
• Extensive Leadership Experience: Over 25 years of executive technology leadership, driving measurable outcomes in project management, architecture/design, and senior-level software development. Directed and transformed software engineering organizations of 1,000+ personnel, achieving 20% year-over-year productivity increases by streamlining processes and implementing cutting-edge methodologies and best practices.
• Team Building: Established and scaled high-performance technology teams in Argentina and Colombia, building 150+ technical resources within months to support remote software engineering, staff augmentation, and support services. Directed operations to ensure consistent quality of deliverables and alignment with organizational goals.
• Scalability and Operational Excellence: Oversaw the architecture, development, management, optimization, and support of enterprise-class websites attracting 50M+ monthly visitors, ensuring 99.999%+ uptime, generating over $5 billion in annual revenue.
Let’s connect to discuss how I can help your company thrive!
Skills
Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, DevOps, Governance & Risk, Data & AI
Regions covered
Singapore, Israel, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Netherlands, United States, Europe, North America, South America, Japan, Ireland, Germany, Canada
Industry experience
Not-for-profit, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, SaaS, Education, Healthcare
At a glance
Alex brings hands-on experience across Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management and 3 other areas. Available for engagements across Singapore, Israel, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Netherlands, United States, Europe, North America, South America, Japan, Ireland, Germany, Canada. Industry experience includes Not-for-profit, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail and 3 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with Alex work
Alex works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.