Alex Kouzemtchenko

Alex Kouzemtchenko is a technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and artificial intelligence. He is currently the Co-Founder of Espresso AI, a company that uses machine learning and large language models to optimize queries and reduce compute costs in data warehouses.12

Career History

Prior to founding Espresso AI in May 2023, Alex had a notable career in the tech industry:

• Google: He worked as a Senior Software Engineer from March 2017 to May 2023, focusing on NLP and Deep Learning.1
• White Ops: Served as a Senior Software Engineer from December 2013 to December 2016.1
• Coverity: Worked as a Security Researcher from November 2012 to December 2013.1
• Microsoft Corporation: Held the position of Security Software Development Engineer from May 2011 to September 2012.1

Education and Research

Alex holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of New South Wales, which he attended from 2008 to 2010.1 He has also contributed to academic research, with publications in the field of machine learning and cybersecurity.3

Skills and Expertise

Alex's professional background demonstrates expertise in:

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Deep Learning
• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning

His current work at Espresso AI involves developing ML-based query optimization for data warehouses like Snowflake, aiming to improve query performance and reduce costs.2