Alex Akperov

About Alex Akperov

I am a technology-driven program and product professional specializing in cloud architecture, data-center operations, and infrastructure-focused products. My experience spans software systems, cloud platforms, and physical data-center environments, with a strong emphasis on how applications, infrastructure, power, and cooling work together at scale.I work at the intersection of cloud engineering, data-center product development, and operational execution. I have contributed to and led programs involving cloud infrastructure, application platforms, DevOps automation, and data-center products, including power delivery and liquid cooling solutions for high-density and AI-driven workloads.What I do • Design and evaluate cloud architectures with a strong understanding of compute, storage, networking, security, and cost optimization • Build and automate infrastructure and applications using Python and AWS • Lead and support data-center programs covering infrastructure products, operational tooling, and reliability initiatives • Work on data-center product domains including power infrastructure, energy efficiency, and liquid cooling systems for high-density deployments • Bridge engineering, operations, and leadership teams through clear technical communication and execution • Implement DevOps and CI/CD practices to accelerate delivery while improving stability, observability, and operational readinessTechnical expertise • Cloud platforms: AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, Auto Scaling) • Programming: Python for automation, APIs, backend services, and operational tooling • DevOps and automation: CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, monitoring, logging • Architecture: Cloud-native, hybrid cloud, high-availability and fault-tolerant systems • Data centers: Infrastructure operations, power distribution, liquid cooling, thermal management, capacity planning, reliability, and monitoring • Products: Data-center infrastructure products, cloud-integrated operational platforms, internal tools, and dashboards • Networking and security: IP addressing, routing fundamentals, access control, segmentation, and best practicesDifferentiators • Strong understanding of both software systems and physical data-center infrastructure LanguagesFluent or proficient in 17 foreign languages, enabling effective collaboration across global, multicultural engineering, operations, and vendor teams.

Experience

1. Sr Product Manager

   CoreSite

   Aug 2025 — Present · Reston, VA, US

   Data Center Industry