Alexander Shafir

Sr. Software Engineer at Protego Trust

Alexander Shafir has a strong background in software engineering, with experience at multiple companies over the course of their career.

Alexander is currently working at Protego Trust as a Principal Software Engineer.

Before that, they spent 10 years at Ciena, starting as a Software Engineer IV and eventually progressing to a leadership role. Alexander designed and built high-quality, scalable, and secure code and systems. Alexander also researched and recommended innovative technologies and trends, while mentoring and leading both senior and junior engineers.

Prior to Ciena, Alexander worked at Cyan as a Senior Software Engineer. Alexander provided consultation on software development methodology and designed solutions aligned with business requirements and technical standards. Alexander also implemented engineering initiatives to improve product quality and software delivery.

Earlier in their career, Alexander was a Staff Engineer at Tellabs, where they designed and implemented embedded software and played a role in various phases of product development.

At the beginning of their career, Alexander worked as a Software Architect at Seabridge.

Overall, Alexander Shafir has a diverse and progressive work experience in the field of software engineering, with a focus on designing and building high-quality code and systems, leading teams, and driving innovation in their professional roles.

Alexander Shafir holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Computer Science from Bar-Ilan University. Alexander also pursued an MBA from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, although the specific field of study is not provided.

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Timeline

  • Sr. Software Engineer

    January, 2021 - present