Alex Saroyan

Alex Saroyan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Netris, a company focused on transforming the networking industry through innovative software solutions. He has held this position since January 2018, based in Santa Clara, California. His responsibilities include strategic planning, business execution, product design, and fundraising.1

Professional Background

Before founding Netris, Saroyan gained extensive experience in network engineering and management:

• Head of Core Network at Ucom LLC (2013-2015): He was responsible for designing and implementing a high-capacity ISP network and managing peering strategies and BGP policies.
• Network Team Leader at Orange (2009-2013): Saroyan oversaw the architecture design of a high-availability core IP network and managed various network services.
• System Network Engineer at Lycos Europe (2008-2009): He provided third-level support for multiple products and optimized technical procedures.
• CTO and Founder of LinuXoid ISP (2003-2007): He designed and supported an ISP network and launched a city-wide wireless network in Yerevan.12

Skills and Expertise

Saroyan is recognized for his expertise in networking technologies, particularly in NetOps, DevOps, Kubernetes, and Linux. He holds a CCIE Routing and Switching Written certification from Cisco, issued in March 2013.1

Personal Insights

In addition to his professional endeavors, Saroyan is an advocate for automation in networking and often shares insights on various platforms, including podcasts. He describes himself as a product-oriented CEO who balances his professional life with personal interests such as being a father and an RC jet pilot.23