Alex Gutarin

Alex Gutarin is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Netflix, where he has been working since September 2015.1 In his role, he leads the architecture and development of Netflix Open Connect, a content delivery network (CDN) that serves approximately 12% of global internet traffic.1

Career Progression

Gutarin's career at Netflix began in May 2012 when he joined as an Engineering Manager for Content Delivery.1 After three years in this position, he was promoted to his current role as Director of Engineering.

Before joining Netflix, Gutarin held several notable positions in the tech industry:

• Principal Engineer at Erly (September 2011 - April 2012)
• Senior Technical Program Manager at Hulu (July 2009 - September 2011)
• Program Manager at Microsoft, working in various divisions including Microsoft Advertising, Live Search, and Windows Enterprise Management (February 2004 - June 2009)
• Software Developer at Mountain News (September 2000 - December 2003)1

Education and Skills

Gutarin received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, studying there from 1998 to 2003.1 He is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in both Russian and English.1

Current Responsibilities

As the Director of Engineering for Content Delivery at Netflix, Gutarin is likely involved in crucial aspects of Netflix's streaming infrastructure. His work with Netflix Open Connect suggests he plays a significant role in ensuring efficient content delivery to Netflix's global user base.1

Alex Gutarin's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "gutarin"1, where more details about his professional experience and accomplishments are available.