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Alexander Skidanov is a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record of success in the tech industry. With 12.95 years of relevant experience, he has a deep understanding of the software development process and a passion for creating innovative solutions that drive business growth. Currently, Alexander is the Co-Founder of NEAR, a blockchain-based platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications quickly and easily. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's operations, including product development, marketing, and sales. Prior to founding NEAR, Alexander worked at MemSQL, where he held several key positions. As Director of Engineering, he was responsible for driving several critical projects, including a complete overhaul of the MemSQL parser and binder, unstructured data support, column store capabilities for both structured and unstructured data, and geospatial capabilities. As Senior Software Developer, he designed and built several key components of the database, including lock-free skiplists, clustering for the first distributed release of MemSQL, non-blocking alter table, and the columnar storage engine. Alexander holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Izhevsk State Technical University (ISTU). He is a highly skilled software engineer with expertise in a wide range of technologies, including software development, distributed systems, and blockchain. He is a strategic thinker with a passion for solving complex problems and driving innovation. Overall, Alexander is a highly talented and experienced software engineer with a proven track record of success. He is a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the software development process. He is well-positioned to make a significant impact on any organization he works with.