About

Alex Xu is a highly accomplished software engineer and author with over 10 years of relevant experience. His book, System Design Interview - An Insider’s Guide, is one of Amazon's best-selling books in the “Distributed Systems & Computing” category. As of December 2020, his book is being translated into 7 different languages (Traditional Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Simplified Chinese, and Korean). Alex is also the Founder of bytebytego, a platform that offers weekly system design topics that can be read in just 10 minutes. Alex began his career as a Software Engineer at Twitter, where he gained valuable experience in the field. He then moved on to work as a Software Engineer at Apple, where he continued to hone his skills. Alex holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, which has provided him with a strong foundation in the field. Alex is an expert in software engineering and has a deep understanding of the tech stack, including C. He is also passionate about sharing his knowledge with others and provides valuable insights into system design and book-writing through his LinkedIn profile. Alex is highly active on social media and can be found on Twitter and YouTube, where he shares his thoughts and experiences on a regular basis. Overall, Alex is a highly skilled and knowledgeable software engineer and author who has made significant contributions to the field. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others and continues to be a valuable asset to the tech community.