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Alex Petrov

Author of Database Internals Book at O'Reilly Media

Alex Petrov is a proficient polyglot programmer with expertise in Database Storage and Distributed Systems.

He holds a degree in Computer Science from East Ukrainian National University named after V. Dal.

Alex has an extensive professional background, having worked at renowned organizations such as Apple, where he serves as a Software Engineer.

Previously, he was actively involved in the Apache Cassandra project, holding roles like PMC Member and Committer at The Apache Software Foundation.

He has authored the book 'Database Internals' published by O'Reilly Media, showcasing his in-depth knowledge of database systems.

Prior to his current role, Alex held positions like Senior Software Engineer at DataStax, Data Infrastructure Lead at codecentric AG, and Founding Engineer/Data Infrastructure Lead at Instana.

His experience also includes roles such as Lead Developer at stylefruits GmbH, (Open Source) Developer at ClojureWerkz and Travis CI, and CTO at Orceo GmbH.

Alex Petrov has a rich history in software development, having worked in various capacities at esteemed companies like Oberon Media, Luxoft, Fozzy Group, and Novades.

His contributions to the tech industry and open-source community demonstrate his passion for innovation and technology.

Alex Petrov's works, including his views, talks, and blog posts, reflect his personal insights and expertise in the field.