Alex Theodore

CTO, Edge Solutions | Critical Infrastructure

linkedin.com/in/atheodore • alextheodore.com

Executive Experience

Chief Technology Officer

Oct 2018 — Present
Edge Solutions LLC
  • Define and execute the strategic technology roadmap for enterprise clients in highly regulated industries (Fintech, Healthcare).
  • Lead the technical pre-sales and post-sales engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and 'Consultative Engineering'.
  • Spearhead the adoption of modern infrastructure solutions, including Hyper-converged Infrastructure (HCI) and Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Directing the operationalization of Gen2 AI architectures with a focus on orchestration and governance.

Director of Technology Development

Jun 2015 — Oct 2018
Edge Solutions LLC
  • Spearheaded the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies to drive digital transformation for enterprise clients.
  • Transitioned the organization's focus from traditional infrastructure to modern, software-defined solutions.
  • Strategic Innovation: Led R&D of new service offerings, shifting focus toward Cloud-Native architectures and HCI.
  • Community Leadership & DevOps: Established and organized DevOps bootcamps for the regional IT community.
  • Technical Enablement: Designed and hosted hands-on workshops for Docker and containerization.

Senior Solutions Architect

May 2013 — Jun 2015
Edge Solutions LLC
  • Designed and deployed high-performance enterprise infrastructure solutions as a technical lead.
  • Service Development: Developed and launched the 'NAS Health Check' consulting offering for HNAS environments.
  • Enterprise Architecture: Architected scalable storage and backup solutions for Healthcare and Critical Infrastructure clients.
  • Thought Leadership: Authored technical publications on Flash Technology adoption and Healthcare IT scalability.

Earlier Career

Independent Consulting Engineer

2003 — 2013
Sun Microsystems · NetApp · EMC · Brocade
  • Delivered complex systems integration and storage architecture for enterprise clients across Healthcare, HPC, and Critical Infrastructure.
  • Built custom HA integrations and architected backup and recovery solutions, translating technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes.

Telecom & Infrastructure Engineer

1999 — 2003
Amadeus · Nortel · Siemens
  • Designed and supported platforms for global travel reservations and GSM mobile networks at massive scale.
  • Developed deep expertise in repeatability, durability, and Day 2 operations across mission-critical telecom infrastructure.

Systems Administrator

1996 — 1999
AT&T · LA Times · Rand Corporation
  • Managed end-to-end Unix/Solaris stacks in the dial-up and early Internet era across telecommunications, media, and research.

Advisory & Board Roles

Member, Partner Advisory Board

Aug 2025 — Present
Hitachi Vantara
  • Provide strategic guidance to Hitachi Vantara leadership regarding the evolving data infrastructure landscape.
  • Represent the 'Voice of the Partner,' ensuring solutions address modern resilience and scalability challenges.
  • Contribute insights on Digital Transformation trends within Fintech and Healthcare verticals.

Partner Technical Advisory Board (PTAB)

Nov 2024 — Present
Nutanix
  • Selected as a strategic advisor to provide feedback on product roadmaps and enterprise feature requirements.
  • Collaborate with Nutanix product leadership to align technical innovations with real-world enterprise infrastructure needs.
  • Advise on the evolution of HCI and Hybrid Cloud solutions for mission-critical sectors.

Core Competencies

Strategic
  • Technology Roadmaps
  • Consultative Engineering
  • Operational Governance
Architecture
  • Secure AI Orchestration
  • Hybrid Cloud / HCI
  • Cloud-Native (K8s/Docker)
Industry
  • Fintech Compliance
  • Healthcare Scalability
  • Critical Infrastructure