Hi, my name is

Alex Friedrichsen.

I help you reach for the Cloud

A passionate cloud expert.

About Me

I am a cloud architect and engineer with a passion for tackling complex scale and resiliency problems in the cloud. I have a background in computer science and economics, and I have a strong interest in the intersection of technology and the human experience. I am currently working as a cloud architect in Minneapolis, MN focused on cloud modernization. Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
  • Java/Kotlin
  • TypeScript
  • Node
  • Python
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Kubernetes

Experience

Cloud Architect - Calabrio
Oct 2019 - present
I am currently working as a cloud architect in Minneapolis, MN. I am currently focused on cloud modernization and projects related to helping companies grow or modernize their SaaS offerings.
Lead Software Engineer - CogReps
Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

I worked as a software developer at smashroutes.com in Minneapolis, MN.

  • Lead backend developer for a e-learning platform.
  • Lead frontend engineer and design engineer for e-learning platform.
  • AWS Architecture and SRE subject matter expert
Security Specialist - US Bancorp
July 2013 - Aug 2018

I am worked as a software developer at usbank.com. in Minneapolis, MN. My focus was engineering and administering several Identity and Acess Management platforms.

  • Mid Level Developer for core internal employee identity management platform
  • Lead developer for a Windows privileged access management product.

Education

2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science in Economics
University of St. Thomas

Focus

  • Econometrics
  • Mathematical Economics
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
University of St. Thomas

Focus

  • Political Behavior
  • Political Theory
  • Political Analysis

Projects

This page!
Hugo Python JavaScript (Node.js and TypeScript) AWS CDK AWS
This page!
This resume site is a project I've built and maintained over the years. The architecture of the page has evolved as simple fullstack application and showcases a number of tools and technologies I use daily.