Alex joined NetApp in 2005, after more than 35 years in a variety of roles with some of the best known names in the software industry. With a background in software development, support, and a period as an independent consultant, he is now part of NetApp’s CTO Office that supports storage industry activities and promotes technology & standards based solutions, including OpenStack Cinder, Swift and Manila. Alex is currently chair of the SNIA CSI (Cloud Storage Initiative), and chair of the SNIA NFS Special Interest Group.