PhD in Computer Science;
DPE Academic Lead, Microsoft Russia;
Associated Professor, National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”
Alexander has more than 20 years experience in software development industry. Now he is DPE Academic Lead in Microsoft Russia. He focuses on the broad IT-Education and young technology entrepreneurship programs development in Russia, including Student contest Imagine Cup rollout and promotion (from start in 2003), Russian IT-Curricula Repository creation, regional student IT-Festivals organization and other projects. Alexander took part in the development of professional standards for IT industry and their adoption for education needs. Along with this job for the large international company, Alexander is involved in the university educational process. He has Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and works as Associated Professor in National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”.