Alexander Blinkou
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany--
linkedin.com/in/alexanderblinkov
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in building cutting-edge software products and high-performing product
teams, I am a seasoned engineering manager, who led the development and delivery of one of the flagship
products at Kaseya - a leading provider of IT and security management solutions, and Percona - the
open-source databases performance rockstar team.
I have a BS in IT Software Development and multiple management, entrepreneurship and innovation
certifications.
As the VP of Engineering at Kaseya, I built and led a globally distributed product development team of
cross-functional teams, working in agile methodologies and delivering both the evolution and maintenance of
existing and new features for VSA, a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform. I also refined
and established new processes for the development and QA teams, collected and reported on performance
and development metrics, and set and articulated a compelling vision and strategy for the product
engineering team.
I have a strong background in software engineering, R&D, security, team building, and process improvement,
and I am passionate about creating innovative and secure solutions that meet the needs of customers and
stakeholders.
Experience
Kaseya
Vice President of Engineering
November 2020 - April 2024
Miami, United States - Duesseldorf, Germany - Remote
• Built and led a distributed, cross-functional engineering team for VSA, driving the evolution and
maintenance of core product features.
• Collaborated with leadership to refine and establish development and QA processes, leading ongoing
process improvements.
• Set and communicated a clear vision, developing strategies to ensure alignment with overall product
engineering deliverables.
• Optimized release processes, managing planning, deployment control, and post-deployment reviews.
• Collected and presented performance metrics and project updates to internal stakeholders and partners.
• Mentored and coached engineering teams, set goals and managed performance evaluations, training, and
career development.
Technologies
.NET, C++, C#, Angular, ReactJS, Jenkins, Git
Ander Solutions
Founder and Delivery head
Jan 2018 - Present
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
• Managed offshore team building and SDLC process consulting for IT software and management projects at
Ander Solutions.
• Spearheaded custom software, mobile, and website development projects, ensuring high-quality
deliverables.
• Achieved cost savings and efficiency improvements through process optimization and team collaboration.
Percona
Director of Platform Engineering
Jan 2019 - Nov 2020
Remote
• Led development of Percona Monitoring and Management and Percona Toolkit, top open-source
database monitoring solutions.
• Directed the development of Percona Platform, a SaaS database monitoring and management solution.
• Managed remotely distributed teams across six time zones, supporting career growth, performance
reviews, and goal setting.
• Oversaw project management, including planning, risk management, task assignments, and reporting to
stakeholders.
• Streamlined and maintained software development processes, expanding and restructuring the
engineering team.
• Optimized release processes, managing the planning, deployment, and post-deployment reviews.
• Led the transition from internal product development to building a SaaS platform for DB monitoring and
management services.
Technologies
Golang, C++, Angular, ReactJS, Jenkins, Git
CompleteSoft LLC
Head of Engineering / Interim CTO
Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
Minsk, Belarus
• Managed cross-functional teams for technical and management consulting at CompleteSoft LLC in Minsk,
Belarus.
• Built offshore teams for customers, developing operational processes and ensuring project success.
• Led project planning, risk management, task assignment, and stakeholder communication for successful
project outcomes.
• Achieved operational excellence through effective team management and project execution.
Technologies
.NET, WPF, C#, Angular, React, JS, MS 365, Git
iMesh
Senior Project Manager
Oct 2015 - Jan 2018
Minsk, Belarus
• Managed distributed development team at Ad Tech startup, overseeing project documentation and product
development.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to discuss project plans, tasks, and estimates, ensuring alignment with
business goals.
• Led release planning, management, and control, driving successful product launches and updates.
Technologies
PHP, Angular, ReactJS, Jenkins
Sberbank-Technology
Senior Project Manager
May 2014 - Oct 2015
Minsk, Belarus
• Managed project planning, risk management, task assignment, and monitoring for the top project in
Sberbank Retail Department.
• Led team building, recruitment, and motivation efforts to ensure project success.
• Communicated with customers to discuss project development plans and report project status.
• Organized competitions to attract contractors for project work.
Agavamin
Project Manager
May 2011 - May 2014
Minsk, Belarus
• Managed development team in SAAS projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to discuss product development plans and estimates, ensuring alignment
with project goals.
• Created and maintained project plans using MS Project, ensuring efficient project management and tracking
progress.
Viaden Media
QA Manager
May 2010 - Apr 2011
Minsk, Belarus
• Managed a busy project QA team, overseeing functional testing and automation tests.
• Reviewed business, functional, and technical documentation to write test plans, test cases, and bug reports.
• Successfully led the team in ensuring high-quality deliverables and meeting project deadlines.
• Implemented efficient testing strategies resulting in improved product quality and customer satisfaction.
Intetics
QA Leader/ PM
Oct 2007 - May 2010
Minsk, Belarus
• Led QA team in developing and executing test plans, bug reports, and automation tests.
• Collaborated with customers to discuss product development plans, milestones, and features.
• Provided performance testing for WEB applications.
• Reviewed business, functional, and technical documentation to ensure quality assurance standards were
met.
IBA Group
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Oct 2004 - Oct 2007
Minsk, Belarus
• Conducted manual testing and automation for quality assurance at IBA Group in Belarus.
• Reviewed business, functional, and technical documentation to write detailed test plans and bug reports.
• Ensured quality and functionality through meticulous test case creation.
Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Medical Technologies
Java Software Engineer
May 2004 - Oct 2004
Minsk, Belarus
• Developed a robust medicines database management system for the Ministry of Health in Belarus.
• Ensured efficient storage, management, and retrieval of detailed medication information.
• Improved accessibility and accuracy of medication data for healthcare professionals
Education
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
1999 - 2004
Minsk, Belarus
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Specialization: IT Software Development
Completed a comprehensive bachelor's program in Computer Science, with a focused specialization in IT
Software Development. The coursework provided in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in designing,
developing, testing, and maintaining software applications. Key areas of study included:
• Programming Languages and Frameworks: Proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, C, and C++, and
exposure to modern frameworks and tools.
• Software Development Lifecycle: Expertise in all stages of the software development process, including
requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Database Management: Practical experience in database design, SQL, and data storage solutions.
This degree has equipped me with strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills, preparing me to
excel in software development and IT roles.
Skills
Team Management • Change Management • Transformational Leadership • IT Strategy • Technical
Leadership • Software as a Service (SaaS) • Product Delivery • Interpersonal Skills • Customer Satisfaction
• Stakeholder Management • Software Development • Project Management • Product Management •
Engineering Management • Quality Assuarance • Process Management • People Management • Release
Management
Certifications
ICAgile Certified Professional - Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Issued Dec 2024
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.org
Issued May 2020
telc Deutsch B2+ Beruf
Issued Sep 2024
Credential ID-
Cloud Architecture: Advanced Concepts
Issued Oct 2023
Leadership: Practical Skills
Issued Aug 2022
Productive Leadership
Issued Aug 2022
Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths (getAbstract Summary)
Issued Jul 2022
Initiating and Planning ProjectsUniversity of California, Irvine
Issued Aug 2015
