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Professional history of Alex Glushenkov: 6 roles from IDF computer systems technician to SVP Engineering at ThetaRay, spanning Kaltura's Nasdaq IPO, Meta's FinTech integrity organization, and executive R&D leadership at Venn.

SVP Engineering / Thetaray

  • As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, I lead a global Engineering organization of 90+ professionals across Software Development, Solution Architecture, FDEs, Data Engineering, Data Science, AI Delivery managers, SRE, Technical Program Management, Operations, and Support.
  • Lead the AI transformation of engineering and customer delivery, embedding advanced AI capabilities into software development, engineering workflows, execution processes, and customer solutions.
  • Shape technology strategy, architecture, platform evolution, and engineering priorities with Product and R&D leadership, based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
  • Own cross-functional initiatives from architecture and technical design through development, deployment, and production operations, improving engineering quality, scalability, and delivery performance.
  • Maintain hands-on involvement in software architecture, system design, technical reviews, and evaluation of implementation approaches across backend, frontend, data, and AI platforms.
  • Actively use and promote AI coding tools, including Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and others, for development, prototyping, debugging, code review, and engineering automation, while balancing speed with architecture, security, and code quality.
  • Define and execute global engineering and delivery strategies, optimizing resources, technical execution, and on-time, high-quality outcomes.
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Success, Marketing,Product, and R&D to accelerate revenue, strengthen customer outcomes, and translate market requirements into product and engineering priorities.
  • Build and develop high-performing global engineering teams while shaping a culture of technical excellence, ownership, continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.

VP Corporate Development & Head of R&D / Venn

  • Part of the executive team, reporting directly to the CEO.
  • Led cross-functional strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating revenue growth, enhancing value delivery, and deepening relationships with investors, key stakeholders and partners, bridging high-level strategy with hands-on execution.
  • Managed cross-functional teams (30+ engineers) to deliver scalable, innovative solutions responsive to business and customer needs.
  • Provided strategic leadership for Backend, Frontend, and Data teams, driving the technological roadmap; championed adoption of React, Expo, React Native, GoLang, Node.js, GraphQL, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and Docker.
  • Formulated and executed R&D strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term vision, efficient resource utilization, and high-quality on-time delivery.

Principal Technical Program Manager Lead (L7) / Meta (NASDAQ: META)

  • Directed initiatives within the Financial Integrity Pillar of Meta's FinTech organization, enhancing compliance in KYC, KYB, Sanctions Screening, and TMS; managed resource allocation, budget, scope, risk, and P&L.
  • Leveraged ML, AI, and LLMs to develop scalable solutions that enhance user experiences and optimize platform performance.
  • Led migration of all Meta financial products to a new compliance platform, improving support resolution quality and unblocking approximately $120M in financial resources.

Vice President of Engineering / Kaltura (NASDAQ: KLTR)

  • Progressed from Managing Director of Program Management to AVP of Professional Services to VP of Engineering, playing a pivotal role in Kaltura's successful IPO.
  • Pioneered 10 key company-wide processes, leading to 50% increase in customer satisfaction; achieved $3M in budget savings through cost efficiency initiatives.
  • Led cloud platform transformation from monolithic architecture to microservices, delivered 5–6 large-scale projects annually, contributing to 70% increase in customer satisfaction.

Programs Delivery Group Manager / Orange IL (NYSE: PTNR)

  • Progressed from .NET Software Developer to Technical Program Manager to Programs Delivery Group Manager, leading diverse teams across complex projects.
  • Led team of project and product managers across VAS, big data, OTT/IPTV, e-commerce, security, and recommendation engines, driving innovation including Israel's first OTT project.
  • Developed software in C#, J2ME, PL/SQL, ASP.NET, and VB Script; championed process improvements in program execution and cross-functional collaboration.

Computer Systems Technician / IDF

  • Support and development of IDF's real-time computer systems.

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