As the Principal Architect at HeadLight Technologies, Alex Decker leverages his extensive expertise in diverse technologies to deliver innovative solutions. With a solid background in developing web technologies, mobile native apps, and microservices across multiple languages, he excels at overseeing end-to-end system development. Alex is instrumental in defining architecture, mentoring engineers, and providing strategic technical guidance to senior business leaders.
At HeadLight, he leads the technical vision and strategy, guiding the design and architecture of complex software systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions. Prior to his role at HeadLight, Alex was a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon, where he oversaw the development of Amazon Go from early stages to public launch, focusing on store geometry, product planning, and in-store event processes. Before that, he served as the Director of Development at Promethean, where he oversaw the core platform and supported multiple product lines while integrating various classroom solutions.
Alex holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Missouri. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new technologies and staying abreast of industry trends, further fueling his passion for innovation.
