Alex Armstrong

Alex Armstrong has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and industries. They are currently serving as the Head of Product at Polygence, where they focus on building exceptional customer experiences and creating research opportunities for high school students globally. From 2019 to 2020, Alex worked as the VP Product at Modus, a real estate technology company acquired by Compass. During their time at Modus, they established a customer-centric culture and built a world-class Product and Design team.

Prior to Modus, Alex held positions at PayScale, Inc. as the Senior Director Product, Platform from 2017 to 2019, where they focused on expanding PayScale's compensation management platform. They also served as the Director of Product from 2016 to 2017, where they built innovative products in the field of compensation management.

From 2013 to 2015, Alex worked as the Director of Innovation at Qumulo, Inc. Before that, they were a Co-Founder, Managing Director, and VP of Product at Scrum.org from 2009 to 2013. At Scrum.org, they were responsible for business performance, product management, and technology strategy, and played a key role in developing the Professional Scrum Product Owner program.

Alex began their career at GE Money as a Manager for IT Projects from 2002 to 2007, where they contributed to the success of GE's Consumer Finance businesses. They also worked as a Market Intelligence MBA Intern at IBM in 2008, focusing on growth markets in ASEAN.

Overall, Alex Armstrong has had a successful career characterized by leadership roles, driving innovation, and building exceptional products across various industries.

Alex Armstrong holds an MBA degree from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, which they obtained between 2007 and 2009. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Western Washington University from 1998 to 2002, earning a BA in Management Information Systems. In addition to their academic achievements, Alex has also obtained certifications as a Professional Scrum Trainer from Scrum.org in 2009 and as a Six Sigma Black Belt from GE in 2004.